English
may be the universal language, but to feel truly immersed in the
culture and vibe of a local destination, there’s nothing quite as
authentic as speaking like the locals do. So, modern luxury line
Celebrity Cruises – with vacations visiting all seven continents,
and a focus on enhancing the destination experience for its guests –
has made it easy for vacationers to speak local languages with its
new, industry-first app, “Cruise Lingo.”
An
interactive language and culture guide, and a customized version of
the award-winning mobile app from TripLingo, Cruise Lingo allows
travelers easy access to authentic local phrases and relevant
information to enhance their destination experience.
By
simply speaking or typing a phrase – such as, “Where is the
nearest ATM?” – into a mobile device, the translated language of
the local destination appears on-screen. An interactive book offers
multiple versions of each phrase, including formal and slang options.
Other features of Cruise Lingo include voice-to-voice translation; an
intelligent “flashcard” learning system, and an on-demand “crash
course” in local cultures. The crash course contains information
including general etiquette, safety information, doing business,
country information, travel tips, dining guide, music and local pop
culture.
The
free, new Cruise Lingo app can be downloaded onto Android and iOS
smartphones and
tablets from www.celebritycruises.com/mobile.
Source:
Celebrity
