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TV & VIDEO - Jan. 5, 1989

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Video technology has brought a new method of place-dropping: VidiCards. Instead of the traditional “wish you were here” post cards, travelers can now send the folks back home custom-made travel videos. In addition to a personalized message from the passenger, the tapes show on-board activities and shore excursions. They’re produced aboard American Hawaii Cruises’ SS Independence and SS Constitution by VideoCard Productions of Honolulu and cost $39.95. They’ve already caught on with some travel agents who use them as bon voyage gift-sale tools. “A bottle of champagne disappears quickly, fruit is eaten and flowers eventually wilt, but a VidiCard lasts forever,” said Fred Bradenberg, manager of passenger services who has been overseeing the VidiCard program for the cruise line.

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