Sustainability is in the spotlight in the cruise industry this week, with a number of upcoming new ships looking to incorporate environmentally conscious features. Lindblad Expeditions just signed a deal for a new expedition cruise ship that will incorporate an …
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The Caribbean’s tourism season is about to heat up. But if you’re planning a new getaway to the islands right now, the good news is that there are some deals to be found, particularly on your flight. That’s where …
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I recently had a chance to visit two of the Caribbean destinations developed at least in part by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. One, the Haitian private port of call of Labadee, exceeded my expectations. The other, in Falmouth, Jamaica, did …
FORT LAUDERDALE — Norwegian Cruise Line will advance the deadline for final payment on its cruises from 90 days to 120 days before departure, said Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Details about which cruises would be …
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However, certain parts of the cruise ship are more contaminated than others. Passengers should especially avoid the lift buttons if they want to avoid getting ill, revealed the doctor. As almost all of the passengers come into contact with this …
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The process seems simple enough when buying a cruise. Decide when and where we want to sail then call or click our way to travel happiness. Some travelers handle the booking process themselves from dreaming to doing with little …
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It only took 300 days since Kris Bryant’s wedding for us to see proof of his and Jessica’s honeymoon. Well, maybe that should be 301 days since their travel plans had a setback. Bryant sent a postcard of sorts from …
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This week’s best travel bargains around the globe. Kilkea Castle, an Irish fortress dating to 1180, is offering a special package to celebrate its recent $30 million renovation. The Kilkea Castle deal costs $540 per person (normally $1,080) and includes …
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FORT LAUDERDALE — Listen. Find a mentor. Communicate. Set goals. All of those and more were offered as career advice for travel agents at CruiseWorld on Wednesday. The advice came from cruise line executives on the “Mastermind Sales and Marketing …
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FORT LAUDERDALE — Celebrity Cruises has designed a new ship for use in the Galapagos, a rare newbuild in the market and at 100 passengers the smallest ship parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has ever built. Celebrity president Lisa …
Celebrity building the Flora, a small ship for Galapagos cruises Read more »