STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This year’s big booking at the annual Consumer Travel Expo involves a big reality star. “We are actually promoting a cruise with Big Ang (Angela Raiola) of Mob Wives. It’s the Norwegian Breakaway, sailing from Manhattan to …
Imagine a trip to Europe when you’re not lugging bags from hotel to train station to hotel, trying to navigate unfamiliar cities. You won’t struggle to make yourself understood either. And when you (and the kids) are tired of native …
The Costa Concordia was used by the Italian Mafia to smuggle a huge shipment of cocaine, investigators have revealed. Phone and tape recordings revealed that Calabrian criminal organisation ‘Ndrangheta had drugs hidden on the huge vessel. The Independent reports that …
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But for those new to cruise, here are a few of the company’s top tips, for dealing with practical issues such as mealtimes and children’s kit: • Book an early dinner if there are two sittings, as soon as …
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March 30, 2015 By: Adam Leposa With spring almost upon us, European river cruise lines are expanding their fleets with a slate of christening ceremonies for their newest ships. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection held a christening ceremony in Amsterdam …
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Cruise the St. Lawrence, a marketing association for nine ports in Quebec province, said the government of Quebec has earmarked $55 million in its 2015-16 budget to upgrade cruise-handling facilities at the ports of Quebec City and Montreal. The association …
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If you’re not convinced that cruising is for you, think about taking a test run on a shorter trip. It’ll give you a sample without investing a lot of time or money. How about … a cruise to nowhere? You …
By Fred Mawer For Mail On Sunday Published: 17:10 EST, 28 March 2015 | Updated: 17:11 EST, 28 March 2015 View comments Hotels, villas, flights, car hire… These days, many of us are more than happy to make our own …
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Star Clippers’s tall ships are small enough to visit ports the larger cruise ships can’t get into offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht. Passengers of the speciality cruise line enjoy the romance of sailing on …
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It’s more popular than ever for extended families to travel together, and a cruise vacation accommodates clans of all ages and interests. Travel agents can be helpful, but if you want to plan a family cruise on your own, here’s …