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Cruise West Announces Eight PENTAX Photographers’ Cruises for 2009

SEATTLE, Aug. 25 — Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com), a leading innovator of small-ship voyages, has announced eight designated PENTAX Photographers’ Cruises for the 2009 season designed to help photography buffs capture the natural beauty of their worldwide voyages. The specialty sailings are in partnership with PENTAX Imaging Company, a leader in digital photography, and will [...]

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New MSC Fantasia to Join MSC Poesia in the Mediterranean This Winter

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Aug 25 – Leave the harsh North American winter behind and experience the warmth and beauty of the Mediterranean amidst the elegance and European and Italian ambiance of MSC Cruises’ two newest ships. Guests can enjoy comfortable Mediterranean climates under less-crowded conditions – and with the lower airfares that come with the [...]

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Nickelodeon Expands Cruise Partnership With Royal Caribbean Intl

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 — Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean International announced plans to once again set sail together on two brand-new, exotic cruise adventures in summer 2009. Based on the success of the first-ever, sold out Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean, the two companies are teaming up to offer families new cruises from each [...]

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Yamaha And Crystal Add The ‘Plus’ To ‘Passport To Music’ Curriculum

LOS ANGELES, August 25, 2008 - In response to the overwhelming success of the keyboard classes offered through Yamaha’s “Passport to Music” program, Crystal Cruises and the pioneering music company are adding a series of progressively challenging classes called “Passport to Music PLUS”. Geared toward more accomplished piano and keyboard players, the new curriculum builds [...]

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Princess Rewards Loyal Past Passengers with Additional Benefits

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 26, 2008) — Widely recognized as one of the top passenger loyalty programs in the cruise industry, the Princess Captain’s Circle is adding even more benefits for Platinum and Elite members. Frequent cruisers can now use their free Internet packages to access the ships’ wireless Internet networks, they’ll receive a complimentary [...]

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Princess Debuts New Onboard Fitness Programs with Active Options for Kids and Adults

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 25, 2008) — Staying fit on a cruise has never been easier or more fun, as Princess Cruises introduces new ways for passengers to stay active on their vacation — including the industry’s first in-room fitness program, fun yoga classes for kids and teens, and a new array of Lotus Spa [...]

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Many Cruise Lines Offer Military Discounts

Many Cruise Lines Offer Military Discounts

If you have ever served the United States in the military, or currently serve in the armed forces you may be eligible for a discount from your favorite cruise line. Some of the discounts are offered only to current armed forces member, while others offer discounts to retired military personnel. Some cruise [...]

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Debbie Phelps Has Cruise Worthy Style

Debbie Phelps Has Cruise Worthy Style

TV Audiences cheered with excitement during Michael Phelp’s 8 gold medal winning swims at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, few of us did it in as much style as his mom, Debbie Phelps. Debbie had been outfitted with a chic wardrobe from the popular cruise and vacation fashion company Chicos. [...]

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Traditional Style Cruising Makes a Comback with Orient Lines Marco Polo II

Traditional Style Cruising Makes a Comback with Orient Lines Marco Polo II

If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that I have a deep affection for the traditional style cruising like the ones I enjoyed in the late 70’s and early 80’s. My definition of this type of cruise is one on a ship with less than 1000 passengers, where the [...]

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Choosing Your Excursions Can Be More Difficult Than Choosing a Cruise

Choosing Your Excursions Can Be More Difficult Than Choosing a Cruise

Sometimes I think that when I try to choose my excursions it is more excruciating for me than selecting a cruise. When choosing excursions there are two methods that come to mind. The first method is so much easier than what I am currently putting my self through.

That method is [...]

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