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Let your voice be heard : The Voice of the Ocean
If you ’ ve ever fancied yourself as the next singing sensation , this might just be your shot . At least , your shot at being the star of the ship . Princess Cruises is starting up its own version of TV ’ s The Voice , inviting guests on stage to entertain their peers . Judges and mentors will guide the cruise ’ s top karaoke stars , put up in front of Princess Cruises ’ s guests for a grand finale . Voted for by the crowd on board , the winner might be crowned for their winning pipes , or maybe for their entertainment value . Either way , if you fancy yourself a superstar , get on board .
Need to know : California ’ s new indigenous initiative images : AWL IMAGES ; ALAMY
The California Office of Tourism has launched a new initiative , Visit Native California . The state has the second-highest number of federally recognized Indigenous tribes in the US , which California hopes will attract culture-driven tourists out west . The goal is to share Native American history and rich , millennia-old traditions including music and dance , as well as showcasing the connection between Native caretakers and the state ’ s sites of natural beauty . Many activities will be oriented around the
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in Palm Springs . As of 2023 , these will include opportunities to visit the new Agua Caliente Cultural Museum , to walk historic trails that surround it and to opt for nature , including taking a dip in the sacred mineral hot springs that are found around the route .
Visit Native California hopes that travelers will begin to see the state in a new light , and become more informed about the country ’ s Native heritage and its many modern , vibrant Indigenous communities . fall 2022 • 11