Olly Smith brews up Autumn cocktail treats

As Hallowe’en on October 31 draws spookily near, TV drinks expert and celebrity Olly Smith has created four new cocktails to warm up those autumn evenings.
Olly Smith, who oversees The Glass House on Azura, Britain’s newest and largest cruise ship, said:
“On a dark, chilly night there is nothing better than gently brewing spices and spirits. [...]

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Windstar Cruises Offers 2-For-1 Cruise Fares on 7-Day Caribbean Voyages

Seattle, September 13, 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 spectacular savings with 2-for-1 cruise fares on select 7-day Caribbean voyages on new bookings made now through October 31, 2010.
Windstar’s Caribbean itineraries offer guests pristine [...]

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Planning for an Extended or Grand Voyages

When a reader came to us today with questions about planning and packing for an extended, grand voyage or world cruise, we went to work researching the topic. An extended cruise has long been a dream of ours, though not at all practical with our current work schedules and other commitments. The length of [...]

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P&O Releases Pacific Sun Rough Seas Video, To Be Subject of Fox News Segment

Our readers may remember our coverage of the rough seas incident in 2008 on the P&O Pacific Sun. Cruise talk covered the event in a feature article. During a spell of extremely rough seas that included 20 ft swells, 45 passengers were injured.
Now, over two years later some of the surveillance video [...]

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Costa Cruises’ Fleet Expansion Program Continues

MIAMI, Sept 7: Work is underway at Fincantieri’s Marghera (Venice) yard on the construction of the Costa Fascinosa, the 16th fleet member of Costa Cruises, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, which is due to enter service in spring 2012. The keel-laying of the ship took place last Friday, comprising the first section of the hull, [...]

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MSC Kicks Off Its Inaugural Fall Foliage Cruise Season

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Sept 7: MSC Cruises kicks-off its inaugural fall foliage cruises onboard MSC Poesia from New York on September 22 and Quebec on September 27 with 13 itineraries and nearly 25 ports of call. MSC Poesia departed Kiel, Germany on Sept. 4, 2010 on an 18-night transatlantic journey to New York City. She [...]

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Natural Beauty of the South Pacific Shines on Crystal Voyage

From soaring high over Bora Bora by helicopter to swimming with – or simply viewing – the diverse sea life that inhabit the clear waters of the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Cruises is offering nearly three dozen Crystal Adventures revealing the South Pacific’s breathtaking natural beauty. Crystal Serenity’s 12-day, January 30 voyage sails from [...]

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Crystal Cruises Voted Favourite Cruise Line: Large Ship at 2010 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards

The discerning readers of Britain’s Condé Nast Traveller magazine again voted Crystal Cruises their “Favourite Cruise Line: Large Ship.” Crystal Cruises also received the highest scores for “facilities/activities” and “value for money.” The award marks the second time the ultra-luxury line has won in three years. The publication’s 12th annual Readers’ Travel [...]

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YouTube Launches New Travel Channel Powered by Norwegian Cruise Line

Miami – Sep 8, 2010 — Norwegian Cruise Line today announced it is working with YouTube to power the first-ever YouTube Vacationer, a travel-specific channel within the world’s largest online video site providing vacation inspiration with ideas and advice from well-traveled experts, such as Lonely Planet, [...]

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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 Cruises’ president. “Our guests like to strike a balance between fine dining, [...]

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