Retro Ad of the Week: Grace Line Cruises (1948)

Luxury cruising to exciting destinations – though you could never tell from the photo in this ad! This photo could have been taken in any parlor or sitting room. Which begs the question: is luxury cruising about the destinations or the onboard experience? And what is the best way to find the perfect balance of both without turning your ad into a brochure?

FUN FACTS: Here is a great piece on the history of the Grace Line cruises from their start in the 1800’s, through their service during WWII, to their years of prominence during the mid-20th century.

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