New Complimentary Service Helps Guests Master the Latest Gizmos
March 24, 2009 by Mr Papa
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LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2009 – In its inimitable fashion, luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is giving technology a big dose of individual attention. Introducing a groundbreaking service – Technology Concierges on each of Crystal’s ultra-luxury ships to train and educate guests on their latest gadgets.
From iPods® to iPhones™, from Blackberrys® to GPS devices, Technology Concierges [...]
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Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Lead Role In CNBC’s Cruise Industry Documentary
March 24, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Miami – Mar 23, 2009 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is the featured cruise line in CNBC’s new one-hour documentary which takes an in-depth look at the cruise industry hosted by travel guru Peter Greenberg. The documentary, titled “Cruise Inc: Big Money on the High Seas,” [...]
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Pacific Cruise Suggested Reading
March 24, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
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Every once and while I like to share reading recommendation with our Cruise Talk Central visitors. My two recent trips to Hawaii inspired me to read these books. I hope that if you are searching for reading material to bring with you on your next cruise that you might want to consider [...]
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The Canary Islands, An Overlooked, Yet Facinating Destination
March 23, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
Filed under Destinations, Features, My Travel
Most Americans don’t put the Canary Islands, located just off the coast of Morocco and Western Sahara, Africa, on their list of “Top Ten Vacation Destination.” The islands’ location simply makes them too remote for most Americans to visit. However, they are an extremely popular destination for British, German and other European vacationers. [...]
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Silversea Set To Expand Butler Service To All Accommodations Aboard Its Fleet
March 21, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 18: Luxury travel innovator Silversea Cruises is raising the bar in personalized service with plans to feature butlers for all guest accommodations aboard its award-winning fleet. The enhanced service will be phased in gradually over the coming months. The line’s newest all-suite ship, Silver Spirit, will feature butler service in all [...]
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Royal Caribbean Announces 21st Alaska Vacation Season
March 21, 2009 by Mr Papa
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MIAMI, March 19: Flight-seeing, whale watching, hiking, biking and zip-lining are just part of the exhilarating mix of options for guests who sail on Royal Caribbean International’s 2010 Alaska cruises. The cruise line today unveiled 37 sailings for the season, 7- to 14-night itineraries aboard Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas. Guests [...]
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Tons of Slime for Everyone on the Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean
March 21, 2009 by Mr Papa
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NEW YORK, March 20: Nickelodeon has assembled a week of non-stop activities, big talent and a dose of slime for everyone during the Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean, which sets sail this summer–July 26-Aug. 9, on Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas, and Aug. 9-16, on Freedom of the Seas. Families will be [...]
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Holland America Line Expands Training: Launches New Signature Webinar Series for Travel Agent Learning
March 21, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Seattle, March 20, 2009 — Holland America Line is launching a new online Signature Webinar Series March 27 for travel sellers, a convenient method for office and home-based travel agents to learn more about selling Holland America Line cruises and cruisetours. The webinar series is in addition to the premium cruise line’s HAL Academy sales [...]
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Environmental Prize Awarded to Crystal Symphony by the Ports of Stockholm
March 21, 2009 by Mr Papa
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LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2009 – For the third year, The Ports of Stockholm awarded Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony as the winner of The Environmental Buoy Diploma for its environmental efforts. Crystal Symphony was chosen from among 80 vessels.
Since 2000, The Ports of Stockholm have selected one cruise ship annually as the winner of The [...]
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Windstar Cruises Launches its e-Sail Docs Program
March 21, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Seattle, March 19, 2009 – 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, has introduced an e-Sail Docs program to support the cruise line’s environmental efforts. Not only will Windstar guests who participate in the program help the environment, they [...]
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