First-time cruisers have a lot to wrap their heads around. There are hundreds of cruise lines out there, and sifting through the options – like the themes (The Walking Dead or Oprah?) destinations (Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, Asia?) and even ship …
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Although the U.S. Department of State recently issued a travel warning on Cuba, a number of cruise lines plan to add itineraries to Cuba next year. The Sept. 29 statement, which “warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Cuba,” is …
Despite travel warning, cruises to Cuba continue Read more »
The J. E. Riggin, a 120-foot schooner built as an oyster dredger in 1927, offers cruises out of Rockland, Maine, from late May through early October. (Elizabeth Poisson/Schooner J. . E. Riggin) Captain Annie Mahle stood on the deck of …
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Grenada was the target of a U.S. invasion in 1983. Mandoo Seales showed the author sites connected with the 11-day invasion, which the guide lived through. (Peter Etchells/Alamy Stock Photo) During a Caribbean cruise in January, we found ourselves on …
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When the world’s biggest cruise ship debuts in April of 2018, families will have plenty to look forward to. Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, which will be the largest in the world at 230,000 gross registered tons, is offering the …
Carnival Cruise Line has chartered the Carnival Fascination to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a cruise line representative tells Travel Agent. As a result, the ship’s cruises for the duration of the charter will be canceled. In response to …
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its most recent Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report. The report looks into travel trends from a travel agent’s perspective and is part of an ongoing research study from CLIA intended to forecast …
Stats: 80 Percent of Agents Say They See an Increase in Cruise Travel Read more »
Explore the architectural, cultural and natural wonders of a region that once languished behind the Iron Curtain on the new 15-day Budapest to the Black Sea cruise from Riviera River Cruises. The cruise, which begins in Budapest, Hungary, follows the …
Travel through five countries on this Danube River cruise to the Black Sea Read more »
by Tribune Content Agency and Eileen Ogintz, Taking The Kids, October 12, 2017 No Way! No way will I go on a cruise. No way do I want to be stuck on a ship with 3,000 strangers, waiting in long …
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Warehouse clubs like Costco can help you save money on everyday purchases like food, clothing, and household items. Costco Travel is another service you can use to add even more value to your Costco membership. But should you use Costco Travel over …
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