SHANGHAI, July 21 (Xinhua) — China has become the world’s second-largest market for cruise travel, according to industry reports. Since Italian cruise liner Costa Cruises came to China in 2006, annual growth for the cruise tourism market has exceeded 40 …
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Following the earthquake that struck near Kos, Greece, causing heavy damage, travel companies have issued a number of updates regarding travel to the country. In cruise news, a representative of Celestyal Cruises tells Travel Agent that there are currently no …
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PHOTO: Aquaventure at Atlantis, Paradise Island. (photo courtesy of Atlantis, Paradise Island) The Caribbean is a popular getaway destination for travelers from the U.S. With its beautiful landscapes, sun-kissed climate and easy access from the states, it’s no wonder this …
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Sometimes the hardest part about taking a vacation is actually planning the trip. It can be hard to figure out where to start or who to ask for help. These seven steps will help you eliminate stress and uncertainty during …
Why get off the ship when there’s great jazz music on board? Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Arturo Sandoval and guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli will each headline Seabourn cruises that sail in November. The two will perform live to …
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Travel Agent recently caught up with David Hu, president of Classic Vacations, to find out the hottest trends and news in the Caribbean. Here’s what we learned. Core Islands Remain Hot While all the focus on new, hot Caribbean Islands …
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You should travel solo at least once. hanohiki/Shutterstock I’ve experienced firsthand how to travel on a budget, but it does require some research, constant airline scanning, and, oftentimes, a bit of luck. There are also awesome travel sites out there …
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PHOTO: A fading Queen Mary permanently docked in Long Beach, California. (photo by Jason Leppert) Cunard Line’s original Queen Mary from 1934 is currently in sorry shape. At least the classic ocean liner still exists—permanently moored in Long Beach, California—safe from …
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WEDtalk is a new podcast series designed to help couples navigate the complex process of planning their honeymoon and/or destination wedding. WEDtalk, a tool to help couples weigh their options from the moment they consider walking down the aisle overseas …
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In August 2004, Merrian Carver, a 40-year-old mother of one from Massachusetts, boarded a ship with Celebrity Cruises that sailed from Seattle to Alaska. She chose to travel alone while her daughter stayed with her ex-husband in England. She never …