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    May 1, 2013 |Story| Vacation Starter

  1. Book a 7-night western Caribbean cruise on the Holland America ms nieuw Amsterdam for $499

    Holland America Line offers a 7-night western Caribbean cruise with cabins as low as $499, based on double occupancy.
    Holland America Line offers a 7-night western Caribbean cruise with cabins as low as $499, based on double occupancy. The ms nieuw Amsterdam sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale with stops in Half Moon Cay, The Caymans, Cozumel and Key West plus...

    Tags: Port Everglades, Netherlands, Fort Lauderdale, Key West

    2. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| Vacation Starter

  2. Trans-Atlantic repositioning cruises offer value this spring

    After their ships have wintered in the Caribbean, many cruise lines deploy some of them to Europe where they spend the summer sailing in the Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Baltic. These cruises present a fine opportunity as the repositioning voyages generally visit some off-the-beaten-path ports, offer themed perks such as wine and food festivals, and have attractive pricing (sometimes, in addition to special fares, they feature free or discounted air --ask before you book). Another advantage, since the ships cross slowly it is easier to acclimate to European time zones. A couple of caveats, though: these voyages are longer than the usual seven-night runs and feature a number of days at sea. But if passengers have the time, if they relish the thought of crossing an ocean by ship, and if they enjoy lazy days of blue water sailing, the repositioning cruises cannot be beat. And perhaps the biggest bonus of all: many of these voyages sail from Florida and the East Coast so little or no flying is needed on the way to Europe.
    After their ships have wintered in the Caribbean, many cruise lines deploy some of them to Europe where they spend the summer sailing in the Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Baltic. These cruises present a fine opportunity as the repositioning voyages...

    Tags: Oceania Cruises, Tourism and Leisure, France, Sailing, Netherlands

    3. Jan 18, 2013 |Story| Vacation Starter

  3. Cruise Port Spotlight: Barcelona, Spain

    Sitting pretty along the shores of the Mediterranean as an old Spanish song proclaims (<em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Que bonita es Barcelona, tierra del Mediterraneo</span></em>), Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonia region of Spain, is one of the Iberian peninsula&rsquo;s top cities. A port of call, embarkation/disembarkation port on Mediterranean cruises, and beginning or ending point of many Trans-Atlantic repositioning cruises to and from Fort Lauderdale and other U.S. ports, Barcelona came into the spotlight during the 1992 Olympics that it hosted. It has much to offer cruise passengers.
    Special Correspondent
    Sitting pretty along the shores of the Mediterranean as an old Spanish song proclaims (Que bonita es Barcelona, tierra del Mediterraneo), Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonia region of Spain, is one of the Iberian peninsula’s top cities. A port...

    Tags: Bars and Clubs, Tourism and Leisure, Spain, Entertainment, Barcelona (Spain)

    4. Oct 26, 2012 |Story| Vacation Starter

  4. Carnival, Holland America to get new cruise ships

    Two more cruises ships are on the horizon with the announcement today by Carnival Corporation for new Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Lines vessels.
    Two more cruises ships are on the horizon with the announcement today by Carnival Corporation for new Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Lines vessels. The parent company of the two lines as well as eight other cruise line brands revealed it is...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Carnival Corporation, Netherlands, Travel, Festive Events

    5. Jul 12, 2012 |Story| Vacation Starter

  5. Cruise line cabanas add more privacy to private islands

    Cruise lines' private islands, with their aquamarine lagoons, barbecue lunch, live entertainment and activities, usually figure as passengers' favorite port of call on guest feedback forms. Recently, the cruise lines have been adding a greater dimension of privacy to their private islands with the introduction of cabanas that are available for rental during the port day. The cabanas can come with a variety of amenities: from complimentary use of water toys to butler service, and probably best of all, provide a private space for "upscale Robinson Crusoe" fantasies.
    Cruise lines' private islands, with their aquamarine lagoons, barbecue lunch, live entertainment and activities, usually figure as passengers' favorite port of call on guest feedback forms. Recently, the cruise lines have been adding a greater dimension...

    Tags: Disney Cruise Line, Cruises, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Missing Persons

    6. Feb 14, 2012 |Story| Vacation Starter

  6. What sets a cruise ship apart? Unique spaces

    "Make your memory your travel bag," Russian novelist Alexander Solshenitzen once recommended. And making memories at sea is easy, particularly on ships that feature special spaces where passengers can not only enjoy the ambiance, but can actually also do something memorable there. It might be a place where passengers can take a cooking class on dishes of countries they are sailing to, a restaurant where they can prepare their own meal, a water coaster that propels them over the ocean, or simply a garden where they can stop to smell the flowers.
    Special Correspondent
    "Make your memory your travel bag," Russian novelist Alexander Solshenitzen once recommended. And making memories at sea is easy, particularly on ships that feature special spaces where passengers can not only enjoy the ambiance, but can actually also...

    Tags: Oceania Cruises, Tourism and Leisure, Disney Cruise Line, Netherlands, Celebrity Cruises

    7. Jan 17, 2012 |Story| Vacation Starter

  7. For look at modern wonder: Panama Canal cruises in spring

    Often dubbed the "Eighth Wonder Of The World" and selected as one of the "Seven Wonders Of The Modern World," the Panama Canal is a 48-mile long waterway across the Isthmus of Panama linking the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Completed in 1914 by the United States (the U.S. kept control of it and the Panama Canal Zone until 2000), the creation of the canal saved ships going from the Atlantic to the Pacific some 8,000 miles as well as the treacherous journey to traverse the often-rough waters of the Drake Passage and Cape Horn.
    Special Correspondent
    Often dubbed the "Eighth Wonder Of The World" and selected as one of the "Seven Wonders Of The Modern World," the Panama Canal is a 48-mile long waterway across the Isthmus of Panama linking the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Completed in 1914 by the...

    Tags: Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Tourism and Leisure, Oceania Cruises, Sailing, Colombia

    8. Sep 2, 2011 |Story| Vacation Starter
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    9. Sep 19, 2011 |Story| Vacation Starter

  9. Cruise Homeport spotlight: Port of Tampa

    Located within 500 miles of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and Western Caribbean islands, the Port of Tampa is an ideal departure point for seven-day or shorter cruises to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Belize City, Grand Cayman and other Western Caribbean ports of call. Holland America Line has sailed out of Tampa for three decades, most recently with the Ryndam; Carnival Cruise Lines has two ships deployed in Tampa, the Carnival Legend and the Carnival Inspiration and in the fall of 2011 the line will have the Carnival Paradise and the Carnival Legend sailing out of Tampa; and also coming to Tampa in fall of 2011 are the Norwegian Star and Royal Caribbean International's Jewel of the Seas. The Port of Tampa covers 5,000 acres and offers three cruise terminals.
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    Located within 500 miles of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and Western Caribbean islands, the Port of Tampa is an ideal departure point for seven-day or shorter cruises to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Belize City, Grand Cayman and other Western Caribbean...

    Tags: Port of Tampa, Chicago Hotels, National Football League, Travel, Festive Events

    10. Nov 7, 2011 |Story| Vacation Starter

  10. Treated like royalty: Afternoon tea at sea

    Attentive, white-gloved wait staff presenting platters of pastries and finger sandwiches and pouring steaming cups of a variety of teas… Fine china and crisp linens… Music and ocean views… Elegant afternoon tea is a cherished tradition at sea aboard many cruise lines. And what is truly sweet: these teas often feature special –and delectable--themes.
    Special Correspondent
    Attentive, white-gloved wait staff presenting platters of pastries and finger sandwiches and pouring steaming cups of a variety of teas… Fine china and crisp linens… Music and ocean views… Elegant afternoon tea is a cherished tradition at sea aboard...

    Tags: Disney Cruise Line, Entertainment, Sailing, Celebrity Cruises, Salmon

    11. May 13, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  11. 10 romantic honeymoons by land and by sea

    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Love is in the air as June, the traditional month for weddings, is just around the corner, and many brides and grooms are planning a honeymoon &ndash;perhaps the most important trip they will undertake together as it officially launches their married life.
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         Love is in the air as June, the traditional month for weddings, is just around the corner, and many brides and grooms are planning a honeymoon –perhaps the most important trip they will undertake together as it officially launches their married...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Disney Cruise Line, Tourism and Leisure, Lake Buena Vista

    12. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  12. Electrolyzed water replaces cleaning chemicals in Superior schools

    Duluth News Tribune
    It sounds too Earth-friendly to be true -- that you can get kitchens and bathrooms sparkling clean and disinfected without bleach or antibacterials or other harsh chemicals, that you can solve all your cleaning needs with tap water, table salt and...

    Tags: Russia, Japan, Salt, Manhattan (New York City), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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