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Pros and Cons of a Christmas/Hanukkah/Holiday Cruise

For many working adults and families, the Christmas Holidays present the only opportunity for them to get away on an extended vacation. These prime holiday weeks vary from year to but generally run from the weekend before Dec 24th to the weekend after Jan 1st. In some years this Christmas Holiday season also corresponds with the Jewish Holiday of... [Read more of this review]

Venomous Snake Free Vacation

Sorry about the snake picture, but Yikes, I need a snake free, or at least venomous snake free vacation! As my moniker suggests, I live in Arizona, a desert environment where snakes are common. This year they have been especially prolific in my yard. The two non-poisonous Bull snakes we encountered don’t even bother me, but the six highly... [Read more of this review]

Great Dining Can Make a Great Cruise.

Traditional dining on a cruise ship can be both a blessing and a curse. The photo to the left, shows us enjoying our large table with people who were total strangers to us prior to the cruise. With fixed seating dining, we had the advantage of an assigned place and staff that were trained to get to know our needs and frequently exceeded our expectations.... [Read more of this review]

Cruisetalk Comments on Plans for A La Carte Restuarant on Queen Elizabeth

Would you pay $6 to $7 for classic French dishes like escargot on your next Cunard cruise? Just a few days ago Cunard announced that company officials were considering the idea of “a la carte” pricing in the Queen Elizabeth’s top restaurant, the classical french, Verandah. No menu details have been announced, but one would think... [Read more of this review]

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Oceania Cruises Reveals Recreation Facilities For Their New Marina

Miami, Sept 2: When she debuts in January 2011, Oceania Cruises’ 1,250-guest Marina will feature state-of-the-art recreational offerings designed to appeal to today’s baby boomers and active seniors. “We excel at providing the finest cuisine, comfort and service at sea,” stated Bob Binder, Oceania... [Read the rest of this News]

Her Majesty the Queen to Name Queen Elizabeth

1 September 2010 – Cunard Line is pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at a ceremony to take place in Southampton, England on Monday, 11 October 2010. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime... [Read the rest of this News]

Carnival Inspiration to Reposition to Long Beach, Carnival Paradise to Tampa in Fall 2011

Carnival Cruise Lines has announced two exciting year-round homeport deployments for fall 2011, with the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration repositioning to Long Beach, Calif., for three- and four-day Baja departures and the 2,052-passenger Carnival Paradise to Tampa, Fla., on four- and five-day Caribbean... [Read the rest of this News]

Princess Cruises Reveals 2011-12 Panama Canal Season

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 2, 2010) — Since its debut nearly a century ago, the Panama Canal has been considered one of the world’s most important engineering marvels. This 51-mile passageway between oceans can save a ship more than 7,000 transit miles around South America, and never... [Read the rest of this News]

Over-Worked Americans Give Up An Average Of 459 Million Vacation Days Each Year

MIAMI, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2010) – Over-worked, over-tired and stressed-out workers have one more thing to worry about this coming Labor Day – how many vacation days they could potentially be losing this year. And if The President of the United States, who just returned from a respite on Martha’s... [Read the rest of this News]

Crystal Cruises Decks the Halls – and Everything Else – for Holiday Voyages

In its traditional six-star style, Crystal Cruises is introducing extravagantly redesigned décor aboard its two award-winning ships this holiday season. With each ship boasting distinctly different themes, thousands of glittering lights, ribbon-wrapped wreaths, reindeer in faux mink swags, candy canes,... [Read the rest of this News]

Seven New Overland Seabourn Journeys Highlight 2011 Seabourn Sojourn World Cruise

MIAMI, August 31, 2010 – The Yachts of Seabourn is offering seven new optional Seabourn Journeys to guests aboard Seabourn Sojourn during its 111-day Maiden World Cruise in 2011. The adventurous, multi-day packages will explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, landmark monuments and more, such as India’s... [Read the rest of this News]

Windstar Cruises Announces 2-For-1 Fares on Select Fall European Sailings

Seattle, August 30, 2010 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, offers exceptional values to some of the most remarkable places in the world with 2-for-1 fares on select fall... [Read the rest of this News]

Huge New Penthouse & Verandah Savings for 2011 Crystal Voyages

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26: Crystal Cruises is offering substantial new savings, up to $3,000 per couple on luxurious, butler-serviced Penthouse accommodations and up to $2,000 per couple on plush Verandah staterooms, on ten exotic 2011 voyages. For bookings by Dec 31, 2010, guests can enjoy even greater value... [Read the rest of this News]

Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Spa Features Soothing and Revitalizing Treatments

27 August 2010 – Cunard Line’s tradition of providing guests with the ultimate luxury experiences at sea continues on board with Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Spa. The tranquil 13,000 square-foot modern spa space features stunning décor in line with the art deco style of the new Cunarder, and includes... [Read the rest of this News]

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