December 30, 2013 By: Susan Young With New Year’s Day just a few days away, Travel Agent asked cruise travel agents, cruise line executives and consortia/franchise/host group executives about their resolutions for 2014. What would they personally like to achieve or improve …
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Growing up in the ’70s, I only knew one person who’d ever gone on a cruise: my grandmother. I vividly remember the excitement we all felt on her behalf when she booked a Caribbean voyage to celebrate her retirement. In …
Salem, NH, December 28, 2013 –(PR.com)– With the help of Norwegian Cruise Lines and Viking River Cruise, Cruise Travel Outlet of Salem, NH recently donated $7500 to assist the Boston victims of the terrorist bombing that took place at the …
Local Travel Agency Specializing in Cruises Out of Boston Raises $7500 to … Read more »
Technology has made land and cruise travel much easier for all of us. We can find a hotel at the last minute at Hotelstonight.com or check out prices at Priceline.com. We can compare flights, find a restaurant and other services, …
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The Queen Elizabeth leaves Auckland bound for Wellington in 2012. Cunard’s newest liner offers indulgence on a grand scale. Photo / Richard RobinsonDaily life on board a large cruise ship can become an endless round of organised activities for those …
Everybody complains that the media are too negative, that bad news crowds out the good stuff, that Debbie Downer rules the news pages. So this year, as we reflect on 2013, we’re going to look on the bright side of …
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Whether you’re new to cruising or readying to book a repeat voyage, you’re probably contemplating whether or not to tack on an onboard beverage package. Most cruise lines—at least those that aren’t all-inclusive—offer prepaid add-on drink packages. There are all-alcohol …
AIR UPDATE Japan’s biggest carrier is putting more competition on the increasingly popular route between Heathrow and Tokyo’s Haneda airport by adding extra flights from March 30. All Nippon Airways has made the move in response to the Japan National …
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The cruise industry has faced it share of challenges recently, but sometimes a challenge creates opportunity. Let’s examine those challenges and the changes and other influences affecting the cruise trade with our New Year Cruise Trends for 2014. Recent negative …