Where’s the Mariachis and Ballet Folklorico

We’ll be cruising to Mexico next November on the Celebrity Mercury. One of the ports we’ll be visiting is Puerta Vallarta.
This port is is the state of Jalisco. Mariachi Music and Ballet Folklorico have their origins in this region. My Daughter and I take Mexican Ballet Folklorico dance at our studio in Sierra Vista, [...]

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Princess Announces Worldwide Routes for 2007-2008

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 29, 2006) — From the mysteries of the Amazon to the splendor of Bangkok, Princess will once again offer passengers intriguing itineraries to some of the planet’s most dreamed-about destinations for the fall 2007 to spring 2008 season. The leader in global cruise travel, Princess will continue to take passengers to [...]

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Jury: Pentair Must Pay $193M for Cruise Ship Outbreak

A jury has ordered Pentair Inc. to pay $193 million to a cruise line for commercial damages in a 1994 case involving an outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease. The case is against a Pentair subsidiary, Essef Corp., which Pentair acquired in 1999, after the event occurred. Golden Valley-based Pentair (NYSE: PNR), makes water [...]

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Carnival Expanding Wireless Access

MIAMI (June 28, 2006) “ Carnival Cruise Lines, the worlds largest cruise operator, is expanding wireless Internet access to all public rooms and suites aboard its 21 œFun Ships by the end of 2006.
With the installation of strategically located Wi-Fi œhot spots, guests sailing on Carnival can now access Web sites and [...]

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Silversea Showcases the Far East

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL — June 21, 2006) From cosmopolitan Hong Kong’s vibrant harbor and colorful markets to the ethereal beauty of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, Silversea is offering travelers the chance to explore the fascinating cultures of the Far East from the private veranda of a luxurious six-star ship. From December through [...]

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Crystal’s 2006 Fall Mediterranean Collection

LOS ANGELES, June 21 — For the first time this fall, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises will feature four new cruises beginning or ending in Monte Carlo, allowing travelers more options to extend their travels in the South of France. Also new is an 11-day itinerary from Rome to Athens with a maiden call at [...]

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Fuel Costs Spur Rise in Cruise Costs

Several cruise lines have recently stated that they were going to be upping their fuel surcharges to cover increased expenses with the rise of fuel prices. This is not a good sign for the cost of a cruise, but not unexpected either.
Below is the press release from Crystal Cruises regarding their price hike…
Crystal – [...]

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Bon Vivant Cruise Photos

I have uploaded some photos from my very first cruise on the Bon Vivant. I hope to post a review of that cruise soon. In addition, I have recently discovered some more photos of the cruise and will get those uploaded too.

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Condo Cruise Lines

Wow, I wouldnt have imagined this idea would take off. Instead of “renting” a room on a cruise ship, you buy it. That room becomes yours. You can make it your home or rent it out to others. It’s in an interesting idea, but one that has been tried before and [...]

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Miami Heat NBA Championship Trophy to Set Sail

Miami Herald June 23, 2006 – The NBA championship trophy is taking a cruise.
Micky Arison, owner of the Miami Heat and CEO of Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise operator, will escort the trophy across three continents covering more than 18,000 miles.
The tour begins Sunday aboard the Carnival Valor while the ship is docked at [...]

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