Holland America Line Christens Koningsdam, Names Next Ship Nieuw Statendam Holland America Line has officially welcomed its newest ship — the Koningsdam — into the fleet today after she was christened by Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (pictured above). Also at the ceremony, the company announced that its forthcoming sister ship will be
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SkyRide: The Star of Carnival Vista’s New Family Fun Offerings ABOARD THE CARNIVAL VISTA — After more than 18 months of hype and teaser photos and an inaugural positioning cruise, the Carnival Vista began a summer of European cruising with a 10-day tour beginning in Barcelona and ending in Spain. One of the signature strengths of
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Celebrity Cruises Enhances Its Celebrity Millennium with New Features Celebrity Cruises’ first Millennium-class ship – the Celebrity Millennium – has today emerged from an $8 million dry-dock with a refreshed feature set that embraces the brand’s “modern luxury” image. Its improvements follow those recently made to its sister ships, the Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Summit,
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Is Terrorism Affecting European Cruise Bookings? Both European ocean and river cruise reservations are feeling the affects of the recent terrorist attacks in France, Belgium and Turkey. Even in instances where capacity remains the same or grows, first quarter earnings calls for 2016 indicate that revenue is down from expectations, at least among North American
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What SeaWorld Has Planned for the Future As many people already know, SeaWorld recently announced plans to end its orca breeding program. While some park visitors were disappointed to hear that the popular feature will be discontinued, there will still be plenty of other fun and interesting things to do and see at SeaWorld.
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Running Man Challenge Has Taken Over Airline Industry Two airlines used to flying travelers around the world are busy serving one another at the moment, and their shenanigans are proving to be quite contagious. We welcome you to the great airline dance-off of 2016, which is currently in progress according to the Facebook feeds of
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What Do Travelers Really Want in A Cruise? Photo courtesy of Paul Gauguin Cruises CruiseCompete has released its latest CruiseTrends report for May 2016, and the data gathered by the market resource sheds light on what consumers are currently looking for based on its quote requests and transactions. The results are listed with some analysis
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http://experience.usatoday.com/caribbean/story/best-of-caribbean/2016/02/02/caribbeans-most-romantic-seaside-restaurants/79649448/ The most romantic night of the year is fast approaching, and what could be more perfect than an intimate dinner for two at sunset with your toes in the sand. We’re certain that if you book one of our favorite sexy tables for two, you’ll impress that certain someone with a mood-setting meal she
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$1500 RESORT CREDIT For those seeking to indulge in Cancun’s tranquil shores, the coveted and highly acclaimed Le Blanc Spa Resort awaits. A high-end playground for adults only, Le Blanc offers a world class spa, butler service, and fine international dining. And now with your stay you can receive up to $1,500 in Resort Credit
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There’s no shortage of hotels and resorts around the U.S. that are open to pets. But only a select few are capable of exceeding traveling pet owners’ expectations. Here we’ll run down five hotels and resorts offering a truly unique pet-friendly experience. Fairmont San Francisco Where: San Francisco, California How many hotels do you know
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