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| Articles about Cruising |
| 10 Things to Know (and Do) About Special Needs and Cruising | | 2008-08-29 00:00:12 | | I speak on cruises and have found them almost amazingly accommodating to special needs. From disabilities, to medical needs, to family reunion celebrations or weddings...in many cases, you need only to ask. Here are some things to consider beforehand. Don't be like the gentleman traveling with hi...... | | By: UniQuest | | |
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| Cruising Liberty of the Sea from Royal Caribbean | | 2008-05-13 19:30:47 | | Wowee, take a look at the Liberty of the Sea cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean. It’s a 1,112 feet long ocean cruising platform. Its lavish dimensions allows for a building block sailing on the sea. Its interior, a large full volume main hall, complete with elevators & multiple restaurants makes one feel like being [...]... | | By: voyage echoes in the wind | | |
| | Cruising the Greek Islands | | 2008-04-29 02:48:00 | | Islands are fewer and further apart in the northern Aegean. If you want to pack more isles into a week at sea, consider Hebridean Spirit's Legacies of the Cyclades itinerary. This one starts and finishes in Rhodes, hopping through the Dodecanese and Cyclades islands by way of Halki, Folegandros, Syros, Mykonos, Amorgós and Nisyros. Plenty of variety here: Rhodes Old Town is one of the most stunning medieval survivals in Europe. Ermoupoli on Syros is an odd time-warp port – it was once the most important entrepôt in Greece, and it conceals the faded grandeur of its 19th-century neo-Classical heyday behind the clutter of a working seaport.I have been keeping quiet about Folegandros and Amorgós for many years, but the cat has crept out of the bag – these are two of the loveliest and least-visited of the Cyclades, and their whitewashed villages put more commercialised islands to shame.
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| | Cruising and Tba Cabins | | 2008-04-23 14:21:39 | | TBA cabins are one way to save money on a cruise but they come with a caveat. In the cruise industry, TBA means To Be Assigned. “Guaranteed Rate” is another term that is often used. Either way, what it means is that, no matter what, you would get a cabin in the category you purchased and, if you get lucky, you could get an upgrade.Why do the cruise lines do this? Usually, the first cabins to sell out on a ship are the least expensive and the most expensive. When all of the inexpensive cabins are sold, the remaining inventory is usually made up of the mid-priced cabins. The cruise line can have a harder time selling these as they may be competing against lower prices on other cruise lines. Enter the TBA or guaranteed rate cabin. By selling passengers a ‘guaranteed rate’ or ‘TBA’ cabin, the cruise line always has an inexpensive cabin ‘available’.When you make a TBA reservation, you are not assigned a cabin until anywhere from 30 days out up until the time you actually che... | | By: European Cruise Vacation Travel Guide | | |
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| Summer cruising | | 2008-04-20 07:22:57 | | Some tips or advice that may be helpful on the caribbean cruises. You need a lot of:
Sunblock
Bathing Suits
Money
Talk to everyone and not just people you are attracted to. You never know what sort of life relations you can make throughout your time on board. Sea sick is normal but if you start feeling it, stay [...]... | | By: Laarnaay | | |
| | Cruising For The First Time | | 2008-04-04 12:58:46 | | If you are like a great many people, you have often thought about going on a cruise, but you are hesitant to really give it a try. Perhaps you do not know if you had enjoy the experience, or maybe you think that it would cost too much or that you had be bored or overtaken by seasickness. If you are concerned that you may become seasick, here's a news flash for you - cruise liners have been built for many years with stabilizers that limit the rocking motion of the waves. Some cruise ships even have billiard tables that adjust to stay level, so the waves are not a problem!) And seasick pills are quite effective - you can take them before you have a chance to get sick.Plenty to Do If you are afraid that spending your days at sea could become tedious or boring, take a cruise to the Caribbean or along one of the coasts where you land in a different port just about every night. On a coastal cruise, you usually do not spend that many nights at sea. However, if you decide to cruise across the ... | | By: European Cruise Vacation Travel Guide | | |
| | Is Cruising for You? | | 2008-03-15 23:06:56 | | If you have questions about cruising and if it is the right kind of vacation for you please attend this complimentary presentatiion in Centennial, Colorado. - 2004-05-01... | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | With Direct Line Cruises Cruising Vacations | | 2008-02-27 14:45:13 | | Cruising is probably one of the most relaxing kind, you can take a holiday. Through a cruise vacation, you can appreciate the beauty of the sea and the activities that you can do when you are on a cruise ship. Imagine being in a city that has everything you need on vacation: food, lodging and entertainment. DirectLineCruises.com is a company that has been in the cruise industry for more than twelve years. They started with humble beginnings slowly climbed the means for their success and through the years they have won their way to be the first cruise.Direct Line Cruises can help you find the cruise that will give you the most satisfying. Here, you can choose among the most popular destinations for cruises and cruise today. Some of the cruise lines, you can choose from the Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Canada Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Each cruise line and the destination is well explained by DirectLineCruises.com and this... | | By: Promosikan Web/Blog Anda di "Blog Iklan" | | |
| | Beach Cruising | | 2008-02-22 15:27:00 | | In California, especially Southern California we are blessed with near perfect weather. A favorite past time of residents and visitors alike is cruising along the beach bike trails. Now in order to be cool you can not just use any bike, you need a beach cruiser. Beach bikes typically have only one gear and a large comfortable seat. Beach cruisers bikes are designed to be comfortable while cruising down the beach trail. No shifting gears, no balancing on skinny tires, just fun and exercise at the beach. At one time the only people riding cruiser bikes were surfers. These days you can find entire family's on their beach cruisers gliding along the trail. If you want to check out a good selection of beach cruiser bikes visit CruiserStyle.com . You can find just about any style and color beach cruiser bike you think of and all at great prices. Bikes are shipped to you in about two weeks and CruiserStyle.com offers a 100% product satisfaction guarantee. Vacation season is just around the co... | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | Billionaire's yacht cruising Hawaii | | 2008-02-10 00:45:00 | | Billionaires Blog: By Robbie DingemanPhoto via SplashvisionThis Octopus measures 414 feet, sails around the world with a 60-person crew and boasts two helipads and a submarine.The megayacht was turning heads in Honolulu Harbor this week after arriving Monday.The ship, owned by Microsoft co-founder and billionaire entrepreneur Paul Allen, draws more than a second glance tied up among the fishing boats, tugs and working-class vessels. Read Related posts-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BILLIONARE SUCCESS STORY: Paul Allen - Microsoft
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| | Superstar Gemini now cruising from Australia during January | | 2008-01-09 18:52:00 | | # Valid for all industry members.# Single Occupancy pays 150% of above rates.# Infant rates not applicable, will be charged at above rates.# Offer applicable for DB-AD cabin categories only (except CC cabin)# Admiral Class privileges are not applicable for Suites, i.e. Blue Card.# Offer is applicable to staff, family and friends of all travel industry employees.# Subject to limited availability - Book now!# SCC/World card member is not eligible to claim points under this promotion.# Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers, partial/full redemption of points or gift vouchers.# A booking fee of $35 per person applies.# Rates are exclusive of Passenger Handling Charges, Fuel Surcharge and any other incidental charges, and must be paid in addition to fare. See PHC rates above.
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| | Krabi Islands Hopping and Cruising | | 2008-01-04 10:24:00 | | Activities and things to do:If you’re planning a day out at sea, the traditional wooden longtail boats found on all mainland beaches are your best option for independent island hopping. There are also frequent 'taxi boats' running from Ao Nang to Ton Sai and Railay Beach. These wait until they have enough passengers (in theory 5, but in high season they usually hold out for 10 or more) to depart. Buy coupons for the boats at the booth on the corner of the beach road opposite Phra Nang Inn.Prices for trips are fixed by the boatmen's club (i.e. are not able to be bargained down) and displayed on a board outside the ticket office. The prices are the same all year round and children under 12 travel free.Boats can also be found at Nopparat Thara; Chao Fah pier in Krabi Town; Klong Muang; and Railay. Prices may vary slightly from those in Ao Nang, depending on how much closer or further away from the destination you are. In these destinations you pay the driver directly (no tickets).The Four Islands: Ko Poda, Ko Gai, Ko Tub and Phra Nang BayThe 'Four Islands' - a popular trip from Ao Nang, this day tour takes in Ko Poda, Ko Gai (Chicken Island) and Ko Tub, with its sweeping sandbar, plus the beautiful Phra Nang Bay on Railay peninsula. This beach, inaccessible by road, is considered to be one of the most beautiful strips of sand in the world.There's also stops at excellent snorkeling sites near Ko Yawasam and Ko See, rocky outcrops with abundant coral reefs and marine life.The Hong Islands - Part of the marine National Park, these superb islands can be reached within twenty minutes from Ao Nang by speedboat, or 45 mins by longtail. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Phang Nga Bay, with its countless rocky outcrops, the islands in the Ko Hong group are rightly considered to be among the most beautiful in Krabi province.The main island is home to a hidden lagoon and is uninhabited, except for the birds, monkeys and giant monitor lizards that are often spotted o... | | By: The Best Of Asia | | |
| | Costa Cruises More Than Doubles Asia Capacity for Cruising | | 2007-12-18 06:56:16 | | Costa Cruises, already the leader in Europe and South America cruising, is now attempting to solidify its Asia market reputation by adding a second cruise ship in Asia. The 53,000-ton Costa Classica will be moved to Asia betginning in March 2009, and will add over 1,600 beds to their inventory. Costa cites increased demand for the move, and expects the ship to fill quickly. Majestic and modern are just some of the ways you could describe Costa Classica, one of the most majestic and modern boats in their fleet. Costa offers the best value in Asia cruising when compared to its ultra-luxury competitors.... | | By: Your Cruise Your Way Cruise Blog - Best of Cruise | | |
| | Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Family Cruising On The Gem | | 2007-12-16 15:11:05 | | Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Norwegian Gem showcases the special attention NCL pays to family cruising. Accomodations include a variety of connecting cabins, family suites and the now famous Garden Villas. The beauty of the family suite is that the adults get to spend time in a luxurious suite, with beautifully appointed sitting area, master bedroom and bath, while the kids get their own separate room within a room, complete with bath and closet and room for three. The one I viewed on the Norwegian Gem was the Amethyst Suite. As you can see, the master suiite is georgeous, and and has all the comforts of luxury.... | | By: Your Cruise Your Way Cruise Blog - Best of Cruise | | |
| | Euro Conversion Makes Cruising in Europe Look Very Affordable | | 2007-10-25 15:52:41 | | If you’ve cruised before, or are in the process of researching your initial venture at sea, chances are you’ve already decided cruising may be a better vacation value than a land based visit to a city, or number of cities, and staying in a hotel. That being the case, if you’re going to Europe, the value is now better than ever from a euro conversion perspective. Today, a euro will cost you about $1.44 in U.S. dollars, thus diminishing your purchasing power on a land based European vacation by about 30%. What does that mean to you? When you consider that all vacations are essentially made up of four components, it quickly becomes apparent what you might miss. Conside your accomodation, entertainment, dining and how you get to and from your locations. Airfare is purchased stateside, and would be need for both types of vacation, so it really doesn’t impact the calculation except that good travel agents have a source for airfare that is less expensive than simple online purchases. Companies like 1-800-FlyEurope specialize in helping travel agents find the best deals for you. Let’s take a look a look at the components side by side.... | | By: Your Cruise Your Way Cruise Blog - Best of Cruise | | |
| | Cunard Tops Berlitz 10 Majors List in Cruising | | 2007-10-24 02:52:09 | | Cunard Line was recently named #1 among the top ten largest cruise lines in the new 2008 Berlitz Guide to Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships, as well as receiving top honors for Best Overall Food and Best Overall Service in the independent guide, which was written by renowned cruise authority Douglas Ward, whose expertise spans 960 sailings and over 5,400 days at sea on virtually every cruise line in the world. Legendary Operator of Queen Mary 2, QE2 and the soon-to-launch Queen Victoria, is culminating a great year in their history with the launch of the Queen Victoria as well as announcing plans for a new Queen Elizabeth.... | | By: Your Cruise Your Way Cruise Blog - Best of Cruise | | |
| | Gift idea for beach cruising | | 2007-10-18 15:15:49 | | We live near St. Clair Shores, Michigan where there are so many beach resorts. In fact, just this last Summer we were at one of the beach resorts called Metro Beach. And, you know, we found out that it takes some recreational vehicles or like these beach cruiser bikes to get around at such huge beach. Beach crusing is quite a popular activity that people do a lot here, I have seen a lot of them. So, I would say that those bikes are a great gift idea for beach cruising, and just maybe my husband can purchase a couple for both of us. We need them.... | | By: Memoirs of a Filipina | | |
| | ferrari enzo cruising along with ed's lotus elise | | 2007-09-13 21:40:00 | | <!--google_ad_client = "pub-3553045953310616";google_ad_width = 468;google_ad_height = 60;google_ad_format = "468x60_as";google_ad_type = "image";//2007-08-20: VP_postgoogle_ad_channel = "9937072022";google_ui_features = "rc:10";//-->only in california when i can see an enzo and maybach in the same week and think it's okay.Famous girls Cars Formula 1 Music Travel Games Tuning trgovina... | | By: V-power [fast cars, hot girls...] | | |
| | Cruising the flooded streets on a mattress | | 2007-09-04 19:27:12 | | Coming from a place where we are normally hounded by floods most of the time (thanks to the monsoon rains!), it has never occurred to me to use a mattress to wade through the waters. Well, thankfully, flooding in our area has not come to an alarming point yet but if and when it does, [...]... | | By: Mattresszine | | |
| | Hawaii: Inter-island cruising for golfers | | 2007-08-12 00:28:00 | | NCL’s on-board Club Valet service, which costs $40/day, includes secure storage, club cleaning and delivery of your clubs to the pier each day that you play. Considering how small some cruise-ship rooms are, it may be worth the price just to get your clubs out of the way overnight. Otherwise, club rentals cost from $39/$149 per day/week at the ship’s pro shop, which also rents and sells other golf gear, arranges for golf lessons and can even pair passengers with other players.
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| | Cruising the World | | 2007-08-08 07:32:05 | | For the last few weeks, we have been kept busy by relatives and friends from New Zealand and Canada. Oh well, not that busy as once they were here, they were off to other holiday destinations such as Singapore, Penang, Bali and even holiday on cruise. At the moment, Ahmi (short for mommy) or my aunt in-law is enjoying a cruise holiday from Singapore to Penang then to Phuket and return. She must... | | By: Wire Bliss: Handcrafted Wire Wrapped Jewelry | | |
| | All aborad! Seriously Stylish Cruising in Southeast Asia | | 2007-05-30 03:04:00 | | The flowing waters of Southeast Asia form some of its most spectacular geographical features. Mighty rivers flow from the highlands in the heart of the region and run outward in all directions to meet breathtaking bays. Experience these natural wonders in styles aboard luxurious vessels that are almost as spectacular as the waters they cruise!Thailand’s Chao Phraya is often dubbed ‘The River of Kings’ and Manohra’s lavishly converted rice barges offer a truly regal river experience. The 20-metre-long barges feature warm teak, Padua and mahogany woods throughout, custom designed furniture and sophisticated Southeast Asian art, and can be hired by couples or groups for private charter.In the northeast of Vietnam, just a three-hour drive from Hanoi, is the stunning World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, a dense cluster of almost 2,000 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation rising spectacularly from the ocean. Cruise the bay in the style of yesteryear aboard the Emeraude, a luxuriously appointed replica colonial paddle steamer with a romantic history to match the polished wood and brass fittings!Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River is the life-line of the nation and flows through the centre of the country for almost 2000 km. Cruise its mighty waters in comfort aboard the RV Pandaw 1947, an original Scottish-built colonial steamer, commissioned at the end of the Second World War. With sixteen beautifully appointed cabins, elegant dining hall, saloon and sun deck, Ayravata Cruises offer cultural and exploration cruises in comfort.Or enjoy the timeless landscapes of Southern Laos from your luxurious vantage point on “the river-borne boutique hotel’ of Vat Phou. The beautiful 34-metre steel hulled craft features a charmingly appointed interior and gives leisurely cruises along the mighty Mekong. On a different stretch of the Mekong in nearby Cambodia, Mekong River Cruises offer a unique experience of a fascinating country in serious style!So ... | | By: Travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Tha | | |
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