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Tauck Targets Culturally Curious

Tauck World Discovery's new Culturious brand is aimed at travelers whose cultural curiosity reflects their desire to learn about the world and experience the ways of life of the people who live in the destinations they visit, Jeremy Palmer, director oRead More...
Posted on December 30,2008 in

Israel Records Record Tourist Visits in 2008

According to the Israel Tourism Commissioner more visitors came to Israel in 2008 than in any year since the independent State of Israel was founded in 1948.Read More...
Posted on December 30,2008 in

Oceania Announces Unprecedented Price Reduction

Oceania Cruises announced what it calls its "largest promotion ever with unprecedented price reductions on more than 40 voyages" in Europe, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South America and the Caribbean. The promotion will include multiple agent rRead More...
Posted on December 30,2008

Carnival Dream Unveiled

Carnival has unveiled a new series of never-before-seen renderings of the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream -- the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed set to debut Sept. 21, 2009 -- along with an entertaining and informative new blog by senior cruise dirRead More...
Posted on December 30,2008 in

Crystal Returns to Alaska

Crystal Cruises is returning to cruising in Alaska for the first time since 2005 with a single early season itinerary departing Yokohama, Japan on April 16, 2009.Read More...
Posted on December 30,2008 in

Crystal Mixes It Up With Cocktails, Classes & Competitions

LOS ANGELES, November 24, 2008 - Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is expanding its 2009 Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery to include cocktail and mixology curriculum in addition to its wine and food focus.Read More...
Posted on November 29,2008 in

Carnival Glory to Sail Canada Cruises From NYC in 2010

Carnival Cruise Lines will increase capacity on its seasonal cruise program from New York in 2010 with the 2,978-passenger Carnival Glory scheduled to operate a variety of four and five-day Atlantic Canada voyages from June to September, followed by a serRead More...
Posted on November 29,2008 in

Celebrity Solstice

I have to start the week out by saying I just stepped off the beautiful new Solstice. SHE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NEW SHIP AT SEA!!! This amazing new gem in the Celebrity fleet is going to really take our presence in the industry to a whole new level. FRead More...
Posted on November 10,2008 in

American Cruise Lines Launches New Ship Independence

American Cruise Lines launched its fifth and newest cruise ship, Independence, on Nov. 4. Currently under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. in Salisbury, Md., the Independence will join the fleet in August 2009 and will operate year-round withRead More...
Posted on November 10,2008

Princess Christens New Ruby Princess

Princess Cruises has officially named its newest ship, Ruby Princess. Trista and Ryan Sutter of TV’s “The Bachelorette” did the honors, breaking the traditional bottle of champagne to mark the ship’s launch and their own fifth anniversary. The newRead More...
Posted on November 10,2008 in

Carnival Offers Extended Offer Discount

Military personnel can book up to three cabins at the discounted rate for themselves, their family and friends. Read More...
Posted on November 03,2008 in

Royal Caribbean Fuel Supplement

Our fuel supplement will no longer apply to new Royal Caribbean International bookings made on or after November 10, 2008, anywhere in the world, for sailings that depart on or after January 1, 2010.Read More...
Posted on October 27,2008 in

Celebrity Accepts Delivery of Solstice

Celebrity Cruises took possession of the 122,000-ton Celebrity Solstice at a ceremony in Emshaven, Netherlands, marking the formal transfer of the ship -- the first in a class of five -- from shipbuilder Meyer Werft to Celebrity.Read More...
Posted on October 27,2008 in

Celebrity Comes Back to Charleston

Celebrity Sets New Deployment for Millennium, Mercury Published on: September 23, 2008 Celebrity Cruises discontinued its Australia and New Zealand programs previously scheduled for late 2009 and 2010 on Celebrity Millennium. Instead, new deployment Read More...
Posted on September 23,2008

Celebrity Mercury Review

This was our 30th cruise vacation. It was great! We were on the Mercury in 1998 when she was almost new. The Mercury has been well maintained since then. The ship was sold out for this itinerary. There were 1946 passengers aboard; only 700+ were fromRead More...
Posted on June 17,2008 in

Third Cruise Seminar Brought Dozens Closer To A River Cruise In Europe

Mike and Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners held their third educational cruise seminar at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center on Thursday, May 22nd, featuring Amadeus Waterways, the leader in the European River Cruise industry.Read More...
Posted on May 24,2008 in

Amadeus Symphony Review

If it's good wine, beer, food, delectable desserts, history, music and enchanting scenery that you are looking for, the trip we took to Central and Eastern Europe might be for you.Read More...
Posted on May 22,2008 in

Disney Magic Review

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR…You can actually find yourself on the Disney Magic Cruise ship! With various options—and my favorite being the 7 day Eastern Caribbean—you can actually plan a vacation that not only stirs the hearts of children but rekindlRead More...
Posted on May 01,2008 in

FODOR’S DESIGNATES CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES AS ‘BEST OF EUROPEAN CRUISING’

MIAMI (April 29, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines – a relative newcomer in European cruising, entering the market just three years ago – is well represented in the recently published Fodor’s Complete Guide to European Cruises, garnering nine “Best Read More...
Posted on April 30,2008 in

Navigator of the Seas

Navigator of Seas March 29, 2008Read More...
Posted on April 28,2008

Celebrity Xpedition Review

For a vacation that offers everything-consider your next trip to be the Galapagos Islands! From the mountains and capital city of Quito, Ecuador to the unique and beautiful Islands 600 miles off the coast of South America, this trip offers something for Read More...
Posted on April 04,2008 in

“Freestyle Cruising” Scores High Marks At Cruise Seminar

CHARLESTON, SC- On Thursday, April 3rd cruise experts Mike & Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners hosted their second of three educational cruise nights at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center in Charleston, SC.Read More...
Posted on April 04,2008 in

Freedom to Port Canaveral

Freedom of the Seas may be replacing the Mariner of the Seas.Read More...
Posted on March 20,2008 in

Norwegian Cruise Line Set to Launch Freestyle 2.0

NCL Corporation (NCL) announced today it will begin the roll out of Freestyle 2.0 on Norwegian Jade's first Mediterranean cruise which starts on March 30, 2008. Freestyle 2.0 is the company's fleet-wide initiative to further improve the guest expeRead More...
Posted on March 14,2008 in

NORWEGIAN MAJESTY TO SAIL TO BAHAMAS & FLORIDA FROM CHARLESTON THIS FALL

MIAMI – March 10, 2008 – NCL Corporation today announced that Norwegian Majesty will sail a new seven-day Bahamas and Florida itinerary beginning this fall through April 2009. This family-friendly itinerary offers guests the opportunity to experience Read More...
Posted on March 11,2008 in

Serenade of the Seas Review

In July 2005, we had the pleasure of experiencing a 7-Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard the Serenade of the Seas. Ever since we toured the Radiance and Jewel of the Seas on ship inspections we have been anxious to actually experience a cruise aboaRead More...
Posted on March 04,2008 in

First In A Series Of Cruise Planners Educational Seminars A Huge Success

On Thursday February 21st, cruise experts Mike and Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners hosted the first in a series of educational seminars featuring Azamara and Celebrity Cruises at the Holiday Inn Airport and Convention Center.Read More...
Posted on February 28,2008 in

Celebrity Solstice Review

The term for the longest day and shortest night of the year, summer solstice, traditionally marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, but at Celebrity Cruises, it also marks the opening of bookings for Celebrity SolsticeSM, the top-rated pRead More...
Posted on February 27,2008 in

Pride of America Review

I took my first cruise on the Pride of America. Experiencing over 100 hours of shore time was an added benefit. Seeing the islands by cruise ship and only packing and unpacking once is the only way to go. It is definitely the best way to get a taste ofRead More...
Posted on February 27,2008 in

CRUISE PLANNERS HONORED BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN

Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 travel professionals, recently received the first-ever "Home-Based Partner of the Year" award from Royal Caribbean International. The honor waRead More...
Posted on February 19,2008 in

Freestyle Surfing was Yesterday – Freestyle Cruising is Today!

As part of the continuing education series Mike and Diana Bogart of Cruise Planners present a second informative cruise night featuring Norwegian Cruise Line and their concept of setting a new milestone with freestyle cruising at the Holiday Inn Airport aRead More...
Posted on February 19,2008 in

Continuing Education Programs Combined with Family Vacations

Florida based Cruise Planners are going into their second year of partnership with International Conferences to offer physicians, dentists, nurses, and attorneys an opportunity to participate in an accredited continuing education program in conjunction wiRead More...
Posted on February 19,2008 in

Cruises get healthy for new passengers

Sailing away on a cruise ship with a midnight buffet no longer means waving goodbye to your diet. Keeping with the times, cruise lines are promising spa-like cuisine alongside the buttery lobster and piles of crab legs. The hope is that lighter selectiRead More...
Posted on February 14,2008 in

Carnival Fantasy to Under Full Evolutions of Fun Upgrades This Fall

An expansive new aqua park featuring a 300-foot-long water slide, along with an exclusive adults-only area, and a totally redesigned “resort-style” main pool will be incorporated into the Carnival Fantasy when the 2,052-passenger SuperLiner undergoes Read More...
Posted on February 13,2008 in

Cruise Nights in Charleston

Our goal this year is to help education the public in a few areas. One would be all the cruise choices available. Not every ship is for everyone. We will be having several cruise nights in the Charleston area in the next few months.Read More...
Posted on February 12,2008 in

Boarding Your Celebrity Ship

It is the guest's responsibility to arrive on time for boarding. Please check with your travel agent to confirm boarding and departure times. Individual ticketed reservations will be held as late as 90 minutes before the vessel's scheduled departuRead More...
Posted on February 12,2008 in

NCL Corporation Announces Adjustments to Hawai'i Fleet

NCL Corporation ("NCL") today announced the withdrawal of Pride of Aloha from the Hawai'i market effective May 11, 2008. The ship is being transferred to Star Cruises and will be reflagged and deployed in Asia in the summer of 2008.Read More...
Posted on February 12,2008 in

MSC New Embarkation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a new ruling that goes into effect on February 18, 2008 which mandates that all guests embarking on a cruise from a U.S. port be checked-in and onboard their ship at least one hour prior to the ship's depaRead More...
Posted on February 11,2008 in

Emerald Princess Review

David & Francis Emerald Princess November 26, 2007Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Holland America Westerdam Review

Bill & Mary, Charleston, SC Holland America Westerdam - December 9, 2007Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Norwegian Majesty Review 5

Charles & Kathy, Clinton, TN Norwegian Majesty - December 29, 2007Read More...
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Norwegian Majesty Review 4

Daniel & Johnny, Knoxville, TN Norwegian Majesty - December 29, 2007Read More...
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Norwegian Majesty Review 3

Michael & Jacquelyn Rogers. Clinton, TN Norwegian Majesty - December 29, 2008Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Norwegian Majesty Review 2

Jerry & Sharon, Oakridge, TN Norwegian Majesty December 29, 2008 sailing This client suggested we had comments from previous cruisers. We heard and listened and will be publishing surveys for other clients' reference.Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Carnival Miracle Review 3

Charles & Lori Ellen, Springfield, IL Returned survey of the Carnival Miracle - January 2, 2008 Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Carnival Miracle Review 2

Terry & Kathy from Bloomington, IL Sailed on the Carnival Miracle - January 2, 2008Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Mariner of the Seas

Ryan & Michelle from Fort Mills, SC Survey from the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas December 16, 2008Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Carnival Miracle Review 1

Alan & Marsha from Charlotte, NC Survey from their cruise on the Carnival Miracle - January 2, 2008 Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Norwegian Majesty Review 1

James & Vera, Crossville, TN Norwegian Majesty - December 29, 2007Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Royal Caribbean's Plans To Homeport Genesis

FORT LAUDERDALE, December 4, 2007 - Broward County's Port Everglades will see significant economic and tourism growth with confirmation today that Royal Caribbean International, a cruise brand owned and operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/ORead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Carnival Pride to Kick Off Schedule of Seven-Day Caribbean Cruises from Miami in Spring 2009

MIAMI – Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,124-passenger Carnival Pride will operate a series of seven-day eastern and western Caribbean cruises from Miami beginning in April 2009.Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Cruise Line Polls

Everyone has a list now days on rating cruise lines. Check out the list and see where your favorite ship rates. Please let us know what your favorite ship is and why.Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

PETER DEILMANN CRUISES WINS 2007 PORTHOLE CRUISE MAGAZINE’S “READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

New York, NY December 2007 -- "From scenic itineraries to thoughtful service, Peter Deilmann Cruises has consistently offered guests the best of Europe's fabled waterways," said Bill Panoff, Porthole's editor in chief. "That's why Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

DEILMANN SATISFIES THE INTERESTS OF GOLFING, GARDENING, HIKING AND CYCLING

On Peter Deilmann Cruises’ river sailings, teeing off at Europe’s most spectacular golf venues is par for the course, with guests testing their skills at some of the highest rated courses in Austria, Germany, France, and Hungary. Or guests with a fancRead More...
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Uniworld Sails Onto Condé Nast Gold List 2008

Known and respected worldwide, Uniworld Grand River Cruises has built its reputation over the past 30 years by having the most luxurious river cruise ships, developing innovative itineraries with custom-blended shore excursions, and consistently providingRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Uniworld Beats The Rising Euro

You can take an exciting vacation to Europe, and not worry about the increasing Euro-to-dollar rates. Booking a Uniworld Grand River Cruise package and prepaying means beating the increasing Euro-to-Dollar rates. Once you pay in full, you have locked yourRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Deepak Chopra Teaches Life Extension Techniques Aboard Regent Seven Seas

Fort Lauderdale - January 8, 2008 - Maintaining personal health and fitness in today's fast-paced world requires innovative strategies from the experts. Regent Seven Seas Cruises, voted the world's #1 small-ship operator by readers of Condé Nast Read More...
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New Enrichment Program from Regent

New Enrichment Program from Regent Focuses on Extraordinary Australian Food and Wine Fort Lauderdale - January 29, 2008 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises, voted the world's #1 small-ship operator by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, will offer food and Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in ,

SILVERSEA'S 2009 "ELEGANT EXPLORATIONS"

Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- February 7, 2008) In the midst of today's dreaded flight delays and airport hassles, travelers will be pleased to learn a civilized mode of travel still exists and stands ready to gently ferry them away to exotic lands. Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

SILVER SHADOW TO BE ONLY ULTRA-LUXURY

SILVER SHADOW TO BE ONLY ULTRA-LUXURY CRUISE SHIP IN ALASKA THIS SUMMER Enjoy Land Packages to Canadian Rockies, Denali National Park and Land of the Midnight Sun Plus Cruise Savings of up to 40% Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- January 22, 2008) This sRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

SILVERSEA SETS A BOUNTIFUL TABLE

SILVERSEA SETS A BOUNTIFUL TABLE WITH ITS CULINARY AND WINE ENRICHMENT VOYAGES FOR 2008 Exclusive "Bon Appétit Supper Club" to Debut (Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- February 5, 2008) Silversea Cruises, known for its exotic worldwide itinerarieRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

YACHTS OF SEABOURN AND CHARLIE PALMER

MIAMI – Voted #1 in the “Food” category by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2007, the Yachts of Seabourn further enhances its award-winning dining menus with more than 150 additions, which are replacing 50% of the menu for the first time in Seabourn hRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

OCEANIA CRUISES' NAUTICA DEBUTS DOWN UNDER

Miami, FL, January 9, 2008 - Oceania Cruises’ Nautica debuted in glorious Sydney, Australia today, kicking off her inaugural season of sailings to Australia and New Zealand. Nautica arrived from Europe after a 45-day journey from Rome via Singapore and Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

NCL's Requirements

Effective 1/1/08 in order to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, NCL has instituted a policy fleetwide that requires all guests to arrive at the cruise terminal no later than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled sailing departure tRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

NCL Announces Significant Enhancements

As the transaction between Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Apollo Management, LP ("Apollo") nears completion and the infusion of $1 billion comes into the company, NCL announced today its Freestyle 2.0 fleet wide initiative featuring significant eRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Disney Cruise Line Adds Two Eastern Caribbean Itineraries

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2007) -- Disney Cruise Line announced today two new eastern Caribbean itineraries for 2009 -- giving guests more choices than ever before to explore the beautiful islands of the Caribbean -- and special offerings for 2008.Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Top Classical Artists Make Beautiful Music On Crystal Symphony

LOS ANGELES - February 4, 2008 - Famed mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will headline a program of distinguished artists and composers on Crystal Cruises' new Classical Music cruise to Scandinavia and Russia this summer. Live performances and guest lRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Hot Trend For European Travel:

Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 2008 - Bicycling in Barcelona, cliff climbing in Croatia, and a self-driven off-road Jeep adventure in Mykonos, are among the new active outdoor excursions joining Crystal Cruises' extensive line-up of 2008 European shore tourRead More...
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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa To Sail Aboard Crystal Symphony

World-class master chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa will travel aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony this spring to officiate the opening of two new restaurants. Silk Road and The Sushi Bar were conceived in partnership with luxury cruise speciRead More...
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Record Number Of Culinary Tours

Record Number Of Culinary Tours Set For Crystal Wine & Food Cruise New Six-Day Travel Segments Offer Guests Culinary Festival in Smaller BitesRead More...
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Crystal Expands 2008 Global Golf Choices

Crystal Expands 2008 Global Golf Choices Tee Off In Several Countries and Compete to Win a Free CruiseRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

New Menus Filled With Regional Flair

New Menus Filled With Regional Flair Enliven Cuisine Aboard Holland America Line’s Fleet in 2008 Mexico and Caribbean menus debut firstRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

"Are You the Greatest Romantic"

Princess Asks "Are You the Greatest Romantic" With Online Video Contest Nationwide Search Begins on Valentine's Day; Winner to be Named "Ambassador of Love" Contest Launches New Online Home for Line's Department of RomanceRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Princess Bids Farewell to Traditional Disembarkation Process

Princess Bids Farewell to Traditional Disembarkation Process; Rolls out New, Streamlined Experience for Passengers Now Line Offers Most Gracious Passenger Welcome and Farewell with Easy and Comfortable Arrival and DepartureRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Online Check-in & Boarding Times

Due to new government regulations requiring cruise lines to submit final departure manifests at least 60 minutes prior to sailing, guests are requested to complete Online Check-in no later than 3 days prior to their cruise. If you do not complete Online CRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Celebrity Cruises Turns Up The Heat With Industry?s First-Ever Glassblowing Feature

MIAMI – November 30, 2007 – Talk about a “hot spot”: Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Solstice will introduce an industry first. Celebrity will collaborate with the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass to bring the captivating art of glassbRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises - Card Mill Communication

Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises have begun terminating our business relationships with certain travel-related companies that we have concluded are in the "card-mill" business (selling ordinary consumers access Read More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Your Ship Has Come In?.Now Name It! Usa Today Announces Unprecedented Contest

In an unprecedented move, USA TODAY and Royal Caribbean International announced a contest today that will provide the everyday traveller the opportunity to name the world’s two largest cruise ships, presently code-named “Genesis I” and “Genesis IIRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in

Royal Caribbean's My Time Dining

My Time DiningSM** is an exciting new dining option available onboard select Royal Caribbean International® ships and sailings.* The new option is designed to give you greater freedom and flexibility. Choose when you dine and who you dine with, any day oRead More...
Posted on February 08,2008 in
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