MS ALLURE OF THE SEAS

MS ALLURE OF THE SEAS

WORLD'S LARGEST CRUISE SHIP

When it comes to luxury travel, there are certain things we’ve all come to expect. But you expect something more. For you, luxury is nothing without the experiences it affords you. You want stories to tell. You want an adventure. You want travel that inspires and surprises because, to you, a life richly lived is the ultimate luxury.

OWNER:Royal Carribbean Cruises Ltd.

FLAG:Bahamas

CLASS:Oasis-class cruise ship

LAID DOWN:2 December 2008

LAUNCHED:20 November 2009

MAIDEN VOYAGE:1 December 2010

LENGHT:362 M

HEIGHT:72 M

BEAM:47M

DECKS:16 Passenger Decks

SPEED:22,6 Knots (41,9 km/h )

OVERVİEW

Allure of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship -- by five centimeters. It can carry 5,492 passengers at double occupancy or 6,452 when every berth is full.

It also has a famous near-twin, Oasis of the Seas, with which it shares roughly 95 percent of its DNA -- including a novel neighborhood concept that divides the ship into seven distinct spaces. It also shares inward-facing balcony cabins, arguably the biggest (and best) kids program at sea, an ice rink, a bar that rises between three decks, simulated surfing, rock climbing walls and an outdoor high-diving AquaTheater. The pair will be joined by sibling Harmony of the Seas in March 2016.

The ship is breathtaking, both in scale and ambition. Although it's vast, it never feels overwhelming because its public spaces are broken up into seven neighborhoods. On Deck 4, you'll find Entertainment Place, complete with an indoor ice skating rink and various clubs and lounges. The Royal Promenade is the signature shopping area, the length of a football field, with a pair of enormous tented skylights to let the sunshine pour in. The outdoor Boardwalk neighborhood was inspired by Coney Island, with family-friendly restaurants, shops, a carousel and the AquaTheater. The foliage-filled Central Park -- covered in some 12,000 plants, 60 of which are trees -- is a more upscale restaurant and retail hub. The fronts of decks 6 and 7 are given over to fitness and well-being in the Vitality at Sea Spa. Deck 14 is all about the kids in Adventure Ocean, and, at the back of the ship, right up on Deck 15, you have the Sports Area, complete with FlowRider surf simulators, a zipline, mini-golf, Ping-Pong and basketball courts.

The ambience and atmosphere in each area are so distinct, it's as if there are seven different ships on one.

Astonishingly, Allure of the Seas also rarely feels crowded. The only places where you get a sense of the sheer number of people onboard are in the Royal Promenade during parade times, on sea days round the pool deck, and prime food times in the Windjammer Cafe buffet restaurant. You can sit in Central Park under a tree, drink in hand, stars above you, (piped) birdsong all around, and feel almost alone -- despite being overlooked by hundreds of cabins.

The ship is ideal for first timers, whether they're a family dipping their toes in the water for the first time, a group of friends looking for a fun-filled break or a couple celebrating a significant wedding anniversary.

Allure came out of a May 2015 refurbishment with a number of changes, including new dining options, shops, lounges, cabins and super fast Wi-Fi. Some of the post-dry dock tweaks -- which include a breathtaking Suite Lounge and suites-only dining room, Coastal Kitchen -- also point to a move by Royal Caribbean making a significant play for the high-end cruisers who perhaps have previously been put off by Allure's sheer size.

A word of warning: Allure of the Seas is so flooded with bill-busting offerings -- ice cream, extra-charge Mexican food, build-your-own stuffed animals, Coach bags -- that it's easy to forget about the included offerings, many of which are exclusive to the Oasis Class. You can surf or zip-line, ride a carousel or watch a first-run DreamWorks movie in 3D, and tap along to some Broadway showtunes. The Lady Gaga dance class had to be more fun than filling up on Skittles and gummy worms from the for-fee candy store. In other words, Allure can be enjoyed for the price of the cruise fare alone. But with so many temptations, it sure isn't easy.

Families flock to Allure of the Seas, a ship that celebrates youthful exuberance in the form of surf simulators, rock climbing walls and some of the best children's facilities at sea. But the ship also clearly appeals to active couples, mainly in their 30s to 50s. Numerous spaces, especially the foliage-filled Central Park, provide a relatively kid-free ambience.

Weeklong cruises consist of two formal nights and five casual nights. On casual nights, expect a mix of jeans and slacks in the main dining rooms and nicer restaurants (no shorts); elsewhere T-shirts and shorts are fine for both men and women. Many men choose to wear tuxedos for formal dining, though dark suits are more common. Women are typically found in cocktail dresses or gowns.

DINING

You won't be disappointed if you just choose to eat in the free restaurants: the quality, variety and service are exceptional, especially in the three main dining rooms.

Allure's three-deck Adagio Dining Room, which had seating for some 3,000 passengers, is no more. It's been redesigned and split into three venues -- Silk, The Grande and American Icon -- in anticipation of the rollout of Royal Caribbean's Dynamic Dining program. Dynamic Dining -- no fixed seating times or tables and no main dining room -- debuted onboard Quantum of the Seas but proved unpopular with passengers, so Royal Caribbean has delayed its rollout on Allure of the Seas until they iron out some of the issues.

American Icon (Deck 3): This restaurant features a lot of ersatz Americana, including a map of the USA made out of state license plates. It's open for breakfast and lunch to anyone; dinner is just for My Time Diners. 

Silk (Deck 4): As you can tell by the name, this will be the Asian-influenced restaurant, and the decor reflects it: red and gold, silk curtains, tassels and embroidered chairs

The Grande (Deck 5): Royal's plan was for this to be the most formal of the three main restaurants, hence the dark wood, high-back chairs and lots of gold and mirrors.

Cafe Promenade (Deck 5): A 24-hour spot in the Royal Promenade, the cafe serves up brownies, cookies, small sandwiches and coffee around the clock.

Sorrento's Pizzeria (Deck 5): A Royal Caribbean stalwart and popular haunt for teens and club-goers, Sorrento's offers free slices during lunch, dinner and late-night hours. In fact, it's almost never closed.

Boardwalk Dog House (Deck 6): Sink your teeth into an Austrian-style wunderdog (skinny wiener inserted into a hollowed out roll), German brat with sauerkraut or five other hot dog varieties at this all-you-can-eat sausage station.

Boardwalk Donut Shop (Deck 6): This venue isn't heavily advertised; we suspect that's because the donuts would be gone awfully quickly.

Johnny Rockets (Deck 6): Johnny Rockets is complimentary for breakfast only. (There's a flat-rate $ charge for lunch and dinner.) It features waffles, hash brown nachos, a couple of hot egg dishes and breakfast sandwiches.

Vitality Spa Cafe (Deck 6): If you're looking for lighter options after a workout -- think fruit, yogurt parfaits and sandwiches -- head to the Vitality Spa Cafe, located in the gym and spa complex.

Park Cafe (Deck 8): This has proven to be one of the Oasis class's biggest dining hits. The casual Central Park restaurant serves hot panini and build-your-own bagels for breakfast, as well as custom-made salads and sandwiches throughout the day. 

Solarium Bistro (Deck 15): Allure's breezy (and often steamy) indoor/outdoor solarium also features a buffet breakfast and lunch venue.

Wipeout Cafe (Deck 15): A mini-version of Allure's buffet offers fast food (burgers, fries and chicken) from breakfast to pre-dinner. The space, which is located on the sun deck near the sports zone area (FlowRiders, Ping-Pong, basketball court)

Frozen Yogurt (Deck 15): Self-service stations dispensing frozen yogurt are located near the kids pool area.

Windjammer Marketplace (Deck 16): The self-service buffet is compact, given the size of Allure, but that's because a plethora of other (better) casual venues are scattered throughout the ship. The food is pretty standard, nothing exciting or challenging, with a few more European options (think cold cuts and curries) during its Mediterranean sojourn.

Coastal Kitchen (Deck 17): This restaurant is open exclusively to passengers booked in suites (Grand Suites and above). It takes up one side of the stunning circular space on Deck 17, which overlooks the main pool; Royal Caribbean fans will know it's where the Viking Crown Lounge used to be.

Room Service: In-room dining is available around the clock and is free most of the day (though we tip a couple bucks per delivery). A late-night service charge of $ per order is assessed between midnight and 5 a.m. Egg dishes are available in the morning, along with the usual Continental fare (croissants, coffee, cereal). Throughout the day and into the evening, passengers can choose from pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, and salads.

Fee Dining:There are enough options for passengers to sample a different venue every meal for a week. True, you can certainly stick to the classics, but you can also branch out with hibachi, head to a Mexican beach bar, sample tapas, get dressed up for an upscale tasting venue or settle down for family-style Italian. Generally speaking, the cheaper, more casual options are on The Boardwalk; the upscale ones are in Central Park. We found the quality of the cuisine high (and prices to match), with correspondingly excellent service.

Starbucks (Deck 5); a la carte: This kiosk offers all the ubiquitous company's standard hot drinks for slightly more than you'd pay on land, and diehards can even use their Starbucks cards.

ALLURE OF THE SEAS CABINS

Allure of the Seas has more than 20 cabin categories, including "inward-facing" balconies, accommodations with a view of the sky and either Central Park's greenery or the Boardwalk's machinery (carousel, AquaTheater). There are also all manner of upscale abodes, including two-story Loft Suites and AquaTheater Suites, show-stopping rooms that feature mammoth wraparound balconies overlooking the ship's outdoor amphitheater. For disabled passengers, there are three accessible suites (including one Loft Suite with an elevator), 32 balconies, two oceanviews and eight insides.

This is one of Allure of the Seas' 25 Crown Loft Suites. These suites feature a downstairs living area with a vanity, LCD television and guest bathroom; the upper-level bedroom overlooks this area and also features a master bathroom with his-and-hers shower heads, fog-free mirrors and limestone mosaic tile accents.

Here's a look at the balcony on one of two of Allure's Sky Loft Suites . Each one features more living space than the Crowns, as well as a separate dining area that seats four and a (pictured) spacious balcony with sun loungers. 

Here's a shot of Allure of the Seas' single Royal Loft Suite, the top of the line in the "Loft" category. It can accommodate six and is the largest loft suite . Perks include: a Baby Grand piano, indoor and outdoor dining rooms that seat eight, a wet bar, a library, and a balcony outfitted with a separate LCD television, entertainment area and Jacuzzi. 

One of six AquaTheater Suites  that overlook the Boardwalk neighborhood. These feature private wraparound balconies on one side, a bird's eye view of the AquaTheater below, and on the other side, an outdoor bar for entertaining with a table for six for oceanfront dining.

Royal Caribbean's popular Presidential Family Suite is back. On Allure, the suite accommodates 14 passengers with four bedrooms and four baths. The space is similar to that on the Freedom-class ships. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean and a balcony large enough to hold the whole clan, with its own LCD screen and jetted tub.

Ten Owner's Suites  accommodate four passengers with one bedroom, living area and a bathroom; the private balcony holds a table for four. A queen sleeper sofa for two is also in these suites. 

Allure's one Royal Suite  sleeps four and features one bedroom, two baths, a separate living area (again, with a Baby Grand, as well as a full bar and 52-inch LCD TV), floor-to-ceiling windows and doors leading to a balcony with woven chaise lounges. The private master suite has a jetted tub and large windows facing the sea.

One of 30 Grand Suites on Oasis of the Seas . These suites feature one bedroom, a full bath and a separate living area. The balcony features woven chaise loungers and a jetted tub for two. 

Despite the variety of categories, most of Allure's accommodations are distinguished solely by location. In other words, the innards of more than 2,000 of the ship's 2,700-odd cabins look remarkably alike. (There are, of course, modest size variations, and along the corridors, the bed and couch alternately trade positions between door and balcony.)

All standard cabins have two twin beds that convert to queens, small sitting areas and interactive flat-screen TVs, on which passengers can book shore tours, order room service, make dining and entertainment reservations, and check onboard bills. A handful of national U.S. networks like CNN and Fox News are featured, and for the kids, there's the Cartoon Network and a dedicated DreamWorks station.

Every cabin also has an iPod dock with speaker, but these are largely redundant due to the ever-changing size of iPhone sockets; they're incompatible with an iPhone 5 or above.

ITINERARIES

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean

Popular Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) -> Nassau -> Cruising ->St. Thomas -> St. Maarten -> Cruising -> Cruising -> Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Popular Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) -> Cruising -> Labadee-> Falmouth -> Cruising -> Cozumel -> Cruising -> Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

ACTIVITIES

Adventure All Around 

 find action from deck to deck

Two FlowRider® surf simulators

Zip line 82 feet across and nine decks up

Ice-skating rink

Two 43-foot high rock-climbing walls

Main Pool

Sports Pool

Full-sized basketball court

Dining Discoveries

Seek out more than 20 dining options

Six-course seasonal menu at 150 Central Park, by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz
Chops Grille American steakhouse
Sabor Taqueria and Tequila Bar
Izumi Hibachi and Sushi
Giovanni's Table Italian restaurant
The first Starbucks at sea

Kids and Families

Discoveries for every age, around every corner

H2O Zone kids' water park
DreamWorks Experience with favorite characters from Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and more
Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
Teen programs and hangout spots
Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery
Games and carousel at the Boardwalk
3D movie theater

Shows and Nightlife

Dare to do everything

Broadway's hit musical Mamma Mia!
High-diving AquaTheater shows
Ice-skating shows
Casino Royale
Bar hopping: Live jazz club, comedy club, karaoke bar, DJs and more
Designer boutiques Coach®, Kate Spade New York and Michael Kors

Down Time

Recharge yourself between adventures

Adults-only Solarium pool
Beach Pool
10 whirlpools
Central Park® with restaurants, shopping and galleries
Full-service VitalitySM Spa with treatments by Elemis
State-of-the-art Vitality Fitness Center

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FRACTAL WORLD

WHAT IS A FRACTAL

A fractal is a never ending pattern that repeats itself at different scales.

This property is called “Self-Similarity.”

Fractals are extremely complex, sometimes infinitely complex - meaning you can zoom in and find the same shapes forever.

Amazingly, fractals are extremely simple to make.

A fractal is made by repeating a simple process again and again.

WHERE DO WE FIND FRACTALS

In Nature

Fractals are found all over nature, spanning a huge range of scales.

We find the same patterns again and again, from the tiny branching of our blood vessels and neurons to the branching of trees, lightning bolts, and river networks

Regardless of scale, these patterns are all formed by repeating a simple branching process.

A fractal is a picture that tells the story of the process that created it.

The spiral is another extremely common fractal in nature, found over a huge range of scales

                                                                                      

The plant kingdom is full of spirals.

In Geometry

Purely geometric fractals can be made by repeating a simple process.

A fractal is a natural phenomenon or a mathematical set that exhibits a repeating pattern that displays at every scale.

 Fractals can also be nearly the same at different levels

 Fractals also includes the idea of a detailed pattern that repeats itself

Geometry. Its principles are taught to young students across the world. The Pythagorean theorem. Surface area and volume. 

Pi. This classical, or Euclidean, geometry is perfectly suited for the world that humans have created.

Today, we have merely scratched the surface of what fractal geometry can teach us. Weather patterns, stock market price variations and galaxy clusters have all proven to be fractal in nature, but what will we do with this insight? Where will the rabbit hole take us? The possibilities, like the Mandelbrot set, are infinite

There are many different kinds of fractal images and can be subdivided into several groups.

(IFS) ITERATED FUNCTION SYSTEMS

In mathematics, iterated function systems (IFSs) are a method of constructing fractals; the resulting constructions are always self-similar.

IFS fractals, as they are normally called, can be of any number of dimensions, but are commonly computed and drawn in 2D. The fractal is made up of the union of several copies of itself, each copy being transformed by a function 

STRANGE ATTRACTORS

An attractor is called strange if it has a fractal structure. This is often the case when the dynamics on it are chaotic, but strange nonchaotic attractors also exist.

FRACTAL FLAME

The tone mapping and coloring are designed to display as much of the detail of the fractal as possible, which generally results in a more aesthetically pleasing image.

L-SYSTEM FRACTALS

An L-system or Lindenmayer system is a parallel rewriting system and a type of formal grammar. An L-system consists of an alphabet of symbols that can be used to makestrings, a collection of production rules that expand each symbol into some larger string of symbols, an initial "axiom" string from which to begin construction, and a mechanism for translating the generated strings into geometric structures.

NEWTON FRACTALS

The Newton fractal is a boundary set in the complex plane which is characterized by Newton's method applied to a fixed polynomial.

FRACTAL LANDSPACE

fractal landscape is a surface generated using a stochastic algorithm designed to produce fractal behaviour that mimics the appearance of natural terrain. In other words, the result of the procedure is not a deterministic fractal surface, but rather a random surface that exhibits fractal behaviour.

MANDELBULBS

The Mandelbulb is a three-dimensional fractal, constructed by Daniel White and Paul Nylander using spherical coordinates in 2009

Fractal is very very big and  limitless world..Only imagine and try to do...and see what's going on there.

There are many fractal generators, or software programs, to choose from if you are interested in making, or creating, fractal art. Each of these fractal programs have advantages and disadvantages, and often offer features which are unique to that individual program. Some of these fractal generators are free, others are shareware/trialware, where you can use them for a limited time, or with limited features available.

SOME NICE FRACTALS I FIND ON INTERNET

AND LAST THING,SOME OF MY AMATEUR FRACTAL JOBS

I AM VERY AMATEUR FOR NOW..JUST SHOWING SOME TRAINING WORKS...STILL SEARCHING AND LEARNING ABOUT 

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