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Yes, that’s right, we’re getting an extra bank holiday in 2012 (I know, a little bit of a wait still) as a result of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The bank holiday will be on the 5th of June and the Whitsun bank Holiday will be moved to the 4th of June to give a nice long 4 day weekend; I’m sure the parents will be pleased!

Lord Mandelson said it would be a “truly historic occasion” which would allow the British people to show their “pride and affection” for The Queen. I’ll be honest, I won’t be showing my pride and affection for the Queen, I’ll be enjoying the day off work, quite possibly in a pub. I’ll join in any cheer for the Queen should it so happen.

As always though, we can’t just get an extra holiday without a bit of controversy: Republic, which supports an elected head of state in the UK, said 2012 should see a “meaningful debate” on the future of the monarchy and proposals for “serious reform”.

If we want an extra public holiday, aren’t there better dates to choose from?

Armistice Day would be a good start, recognising those ordinary men and women who make real sacrifices for our country.

– spokesman Graham Smith

It’s Christmas Eve, so here are some festive lolcatz to tide you over the next few days.

Every time I see the Oasis of the Seas, I am always in awe of it. More and more I want to be on it now, but alas, I have to wait.

This video is a short clip about the new Royal Promenade, just take a look at the sheer size of it and remember you’re on a ship when you see this.

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John Tartaglia’s Imaginocean!, a new family musical set in the depths of the ocean, will debut November 20 on Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. Donna Drake directs the production.

Conceived and written by Tartaglia, with music by William Wade, the show follows the adventure of a group of fish friends, who uncover a map which leads them to ultimately uncover the treasure of each other’s friendship. The puppets for the piece are designed by The Puppet Kitchen, and the show will be performed by a cast of puppeteers.

For further information, visit www.royalcaribbean.com.

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Next year me, Jared, my mother and my sister are supposed to be going to see Jared’s mother for a week (in the states) then driving down to Florida and staying there for a week. That way the parents get to meet and then we get some sun and fun in Florida…

…I say supposed to however as I just found out about the Oasis of the Seas. Royal Carribean’s newest cruise liner; and now all I want to do is take another 2 week cruise around the caribbean…well maybe a week so we can still go to see Jared’s mother for a week. This ship is just insane, forget Central Park, NYC, try Central Park, OotS – a fully irrigated, open, real foliage park at sea.

And it doesn’t just stop there, directly below this park, there’s a 2 level shopping mall. Then at the back of the ship is an AquaTheatre – kind of like Sea World has – except there’s also a childrens carousel there too. There’s also a moving bar that goes between the 3 floors of the royal promenade (not sure how that’s gonna feel when you’re tipsy.)

And like the other ships, there’s a theatre, pools, climbing wall, several places to eat etc.

It’s the addition of the park, the increased shopping area, the AquaTheatre and the size that makes this ship just so awe-inspiring though (the park alone is the size of a football pitch.)  It’s 220,000 tonnes, can have 5,400 passengers, is 360 metres long (1,181 feet), width of 47 metres (154 feet).

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