Should you have to pay the freight for a bag your cruise line loses? That’s the question Winnie Salyer asked me after her Princess Cruise.
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Sick of screaming kids and the loud “boom boom music” at the Lido Deck pool? Want to get away? Find out which cruise ships offer adult-only areas that offer nirvana away from the onboard madness.
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Most travel agents have probably been on both sides of this one. There’s the client who wants to sail somewhere at the last minute, or within a month or two of sailing, and the ship is sold out. And then there’s the client who has booked early, often at a super discounted rate, but would really rather now go another time. But the cancellation fees are 50 to 100 percent.
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There is a lot of talk about airline consolidation these days, what with United and Continental in talks for an alliance, and Delta’s takeover of Northwest, and rumors about just about every other domestic airline. But the real consolidation has been in the cruise industry, and it might be about to get much worse.
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A cruise vacation is a great way to travel as a family since many elements of the trip are conveniently wrapped up into one stress-free package. The value aspect is precisely why cruising continues to attract more families and keep them coming back for more. It’s no surprise then that cruise lines are investing heavily in more family-friendly features and innovations in their youth programs. Here are the top 10 ships kids love.
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Why are some cruise travelers smarter than others? Simply put, they’ve been there, done that, and through trial and error have concocted strategies that avoid travel mishaps. Here are some tips that guarantee smooth sailing from cruisers in the know.
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Cruise ships are romantic, that’s for sure. The combination of a sea breeze and starry nights seems to send Cupid reeling. And while love is in the air, cruise lines are going all-out to entice couples to lure love to the seas. Here are the top five most romantic onboard experiences.
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Sol Bernstein and his wife wanted to celebrate his 80th birthday in style onboard Grand Princess in the Mediterranean. But it came to an unpleasant end when bad weather forced the ship to dock late causing them to miss their Delta flight home and the airline charged them $2,338.71.
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At this time of year, just about everyone devotes a column to predictions for the year ahead. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I can tell you the shape of things to come on the high seas in 2009: no fuel supplements (for now), massive tonnage, new luxury, greener ships, ship makeovers, and — would you believe? — zip-lining and a carousel.
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Cruising has always been a good vacation value and now with global economic woes cruise lines have come up with some unprecedented deals to entice people to keep vacationing. Imagine cruising for $25 a day. See what all the hubbub is about and learn how to land the best cruise deals.
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