The world’s largest cruise ship is preparing to set sail, even earlier than expected. Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas cruise ship is nearing completion at its construction site in St. Nazaire, France, USA Today reported. When finished, the megalith …
Travelzoo reports that the following is a good cruise deal. Here’s what they say: For $749 per person, sail through Alaska in an oceanview cabin in spring, taking in soaring glaciers and majestic wildlife sightings. Guests also receive a $100 …
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Q: My husband and I planned to go on a Princess cruise this fall. He has esophageal cancer, but his last chemo radiation was at the end of 2015, and his doctor deemed him medically stable to take the trip. …
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Q: I recently took a Mediterranean cruise on Oceania’s MS Marina. I bought Allianz Global Assistance trip insurance through my travel agent, and paid $789 for coverage for me and my wife. The travel insurance includes $25,000 medical coverage. Three …
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Norwegian Cruise Line has opened for booking the line’s brand-new cruises to Cuba and the Caribbean aboard Norwegian Sun round trip from Miami. For a limited season this fall, Norwegian Sun will offer cruisers a chance to travel to Cuba and …
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Despite hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Caribbean reported a record number of visitors for 2017. The region drew 30.1 million visitors, a 1.7% increase and the eighth consecutive year of growth, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Had Irma and …
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The average cost of a wedding is $28,000, compared to roughly $16,000 a decade ago.Ivan Galashchuk/shutterstock Millennials are cohabiting before marriage and getting married later in life. This means they often don’t need traditional wedding gifts such as kitchen appliances …
This week in the cruise industry a number of major companies have rolled out new tools and incentives for travel agents. Travel agency Cruise Planners launched its new, proprietary CP Maxx booking and customer relationship management tool. The new system, …
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Thinking about spring break in the Caribbean? Brian Hegarty of Travel Leaders Network says each Caribbean island offers a different vibe, from relaxing on the beach to adventures, shopping and dining. All-inclusive resorts “take the worry out of figuring out …
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Despite back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes that devastated several Caribbean islands in September, the region is reporting a milestone year in tourism arrivals. Travel Agent listened in Thursday morning on the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) annual Caribbean Tourism Performance Report, in which …
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