Last SlideNext Slide One of the most notable new features on the revamped Disney Magic is the AquaDunk, a 37-foot-tall body slide that careens over the side of the ship. It begins with a surprise launch when the floor beneath …
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The monolithic statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) called moai are sublimely beautiful works of art. Tall figures carved out of volcanic rock between the 11th and 14th centuries by Polynesian settlers, they have long, unsmiling faces, elegant, hawk-like noses and brooding …
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Some luxury cruise lines have temporarily stopped calling at the Greek island of Lesbos, where an influx of refugees seeking to escape warfare in Syria have concentrated. The Regent Seven Seas ship Mariner replaced a scheduled call on Sept. 6 …
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The best time to visit the area is to travel by air to Leh in the middle of winter season, and undertake a difficult trek by climbing over semi frozen Zanskar River gradients and gorge, to visit the primeval Zanskari …
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Carnival Liberty guests whose cruise was interrupted by an engine-room fire were flown home from St. Thomas on Tuesday when the ship did not receive clearance to sail for San Juan by early evening. In a statement, Carnival said it …
This year, on Christmas I am planning to gift myself with a traveling holiday. For many years from the past I am just working but this year on Christmas I rewarded myself with tons of exciting ride across the country …
It’s our 30th anniversary, and we’re celebrating you. Stay with us through September, and enjoy: $30 gift certificate to Chagall’s Restaurant and LOFT Lounge Rates from $179 per nightOR Accommodations in a Deluxe Corner King guest room Rate of $130 …
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) launched a relief initiative called Caribbean Hotels Unite for Dominica. The island was devastated by Tropical Storm Erika. CHTA is asking member hotels to consider donating three- to seven-night vacation packages, which will …
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Wanting a family-friendly way to explore the Caribbean? Then board a Disney Cruise ship in Galveston, suggests Tim Lamb. The Disney Dream at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas. Photo / David Roark SEE When Kiwis cruise, they …
At the same time, the Thai airline is doubling the frequency on its Bangkok-London and Bangkok-Frankfurt frequencies, to twice daily. Key elements of the restructuring are a plan to cut 1,401 jobs through voluntary retirement in 2015 and a …