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2006-10-31T19:50:00.000-08:00

Reading Eagle, PA - Oct 29, 2006... School kids in vans wave as they go past. ... Contrary to many assumptions, it is not in the Caribbean, but located in ... When cruise ships dock, April to October, St ...

Government Changes Rules On Passports
KXAN-TV, TX - Oct 30, 2006... you plan on flying to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, or ... a passport because if you're on a cruise and you ... $97 for adults, and it's $82 for kids under 16 ...

Owner's mortgage default could cost seriously ill child a miracle

2006-10-31T19:42:00.000-08:00

Much of the time, 12-year-old Aaron Washington doesn't look sick. People don't see the plastic bag on the kitchen counter containing six bottles of pills, her daily regimen. They don't know she almost died last year when her heart stopped during a bout with meningitis. They don't see her battling to relearn how to write, a result of a stroke in January, or her efforts to cope with short-term

Family rooms on high seas
David and Jill Craft's young daughter Hailey loves princesses, so she really enjoyed the kid-friendly evening shows aboard the Disney Magic. Her parents enjoyed the cruise, too, and one of the reasons was their stateroom.

Upcoming holiday cruises deck the halls with festive spirit
They say the holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year, a seething welter of conflicting loyalties, gift-giving decisions, seasonal affective disorder and time-management blues. It can...

A Sneek Peak at Our 2007 cruise Deals
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"Snow" Flurries Forecast for Disney's Private Island, Castaway Cay
Holiday magic will deck the halls and add sparkle to the decks for guests who sail with Disney cruise Line beginning this Thanksgiving and continuing through to the New Year. Both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will spread an abundance of holiday cheer, from traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts to "snowflake" sightings and seasonal caroling.

Blizzard dumps cold water on air-travel plans

2006-10-29T19:25:00.000-08:00

Flights out of the Colorado Springs Airport are expected to be packed today in the aftermath of Thursdays blizzard, which caused dozens of flights to be delayed or canceled.

The 2007 New York Times Travel Show Presented by American Express February 23 - 25 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention
NEW YORK----The New York Times announced that its fourth annual Travel Show will be held on Feb. 23 - 25 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Presented by American Express, The New York Times Travel Show is the largest travel trade and consumer show in the United States, hosting over 26,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors in 2006.

Pearl Seas Cruises becomes 20 th member of CLIA

2006-10-29T19:17:00.000-08:00

Yahoo! News (press release) - Oct 23, 2006... is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity cruises, with a combined total of 29 ships in service and six ...

Pearl Seas cruises becomes 20 th member of CLIA
Travel Weekly (subscription), NJ - Oct 10, 2006... "CLIA-member travel agencies are widely regarded as the consumer's very best resource when planning a cruise vacation," said Pearl Seas cruises President and ...

Carnival Corporation & plc Increases Dividend By 10 Percent
Yahoo! News (press release) - Oct 17, 2006... Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe and Australia ...

Royal Caribbean International Introduces Guests to the Wonder of ' ...
Yahoo! News (press release) - Oct 15, 2006... For guests wanting to enhance their cruise vacation with a land-based experience, Royal Caribbean offers some exciting cruisetour packages out of Sydney. ...

Carnival Raises Quarterly Dividend By 10% To $0.275 Per Share ...
Trading Markets, CA - Oct 18, 2006Carnival, a cruise vacation group, stated that its common stock holders and Carnival plc ADSs would receive the dividend payable in US dollars. ...

Luxury on the horizon

2006-10-28T20:51:00.000-07:00

Asbury Park Press - Tom cruise, Katie Holmes and Tony Blair are among those who've touched down at the 65-room Maroma Resort and Spa, a Moorish-looking white-stucco complex. It has just added nine "spa suites" ($1,500 a day is typical) with massage areas, private gym

Bonaire Eco-Swim Finishes Up for 2006
SwimInfo - The thrill didn't stop there, the day after the race, swimmers took part in climbing onboard the Siamese Sailing Junk called the "Samur," where the ship set sail for a 31/2 hour cruise, where everyone got to enjoy cocktails, appetizers and the sunset

Obituary: Mildred Grossfeld / Munhall native worked as teacher in the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - The retired teacher used the fee she was paid for use of her apartment to take her grandson, Samuel, on a Disney cruise. That meeting with Mr. Pacino was typical of the kinds of things that happened to his mother, said Mr. Grossfeld, of Boston. Mrs

LOCAL EVENTS, ESCORTED TOURS & TRAVEL INFO
OregonLive.com - Dance cruise: A seven-day polka cruise aboard Carnival cruise Lines' Carnival Victory sails Jan. 21 featuring Gene Sadowsky's Little Bohemian Band from Albany. Sailing round trip from Miami, the ship calls at Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and St. Thomas

What's New from Healthy U: Healthy U congratulates 2006 award winners

2006-10-27T08:31:00.001-07:00

Delmarva Daily Times - Winner of a Walt Disney cruise for four. Kimberly Nein: Winner of an Olive Garden gift certificate and bottle of wine. Lori Riggin: Winner of an Olive Garden gift certificate and bottle of wine. To find how these organizations won $5,000, call Healthy U

BEST CRUISE SPOT TO HOST HOLIDAY CRUISE SALE DURING NATIONWIDE WORLD'S

2006-10-27T08:31:00.000-07:00

24-7PressRelease.com - The World's Largest cruise Night (WLCN) is the highlight of October's National cruise Vacation Month (NCVM), the once-a-year period during which travel agencies across North America sponsor exciting events and promotions all focused on cruising - the

Florida business briefs
Miami Herald - The tourists were in the middle of a seven-day cruise vacation aboard Celebrity's Summit departing Seward when their bus slid off a dirt road. Some were taken to a local hospital and released, and the others returned to the ship. One remained in the

Blizzard dumps cold water on air-travel plans
Colorado Springs Gazette - But with Interstate 25 north of the city closed at that hour, she missed the boat on her Caribbean cruise vacation. I m bummed, Townsend said, fighting back tears. I got a 12-day cruise for free and now I can t go. The storm caused

Spectacular cruise ship season gets under way

2006-10-27T08:22:00.001-07:00

The 2006/07 Auckland cruise ship season opens on a spectacular note today with the arrival of The World, a floating luxury apartment building.

Starz Entertainment Grants 100th Wish, Donates $50,000 to Make-A-Wish

2006-10-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

KLTV - This year's adopted wishes include trips to Walt Disney World, sailing on a Disney Cruise, traveling with family to the beaches of Hawaii, enjoying a day with Thomas the Tank in Pennsylvania, meeting Mexican ranchero singer Vicente Fernandez and

Florida celebrates Halloween: It's a short jump to a state of fear
Montgomery Advertiser - Disney Cruise Line has trick-or-treating, themed family dance parties and costume contests (Disney characters wear costumes, too). Children aboard Holland America ships make masks and go trick-or-treating. Princess Cruises holds costume contests and

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Voyages of discovery
Chicago Tribune - Pass the pixie dust: Disney Cruise Line (888-325-2500; disneycruise.com ) gilds the lily with more than pixie dust. It has more "uniques" than most lines. For movie magic, you can cruise either of Disney's two vessels. You won't find Mickey and Minnie

Joystar Creates Premier Pay Plan for Cruise Experts
Market Wire - offers Joystar members and their clients real-time access to inventory, pricing, and booking to many of the top cruise lines in the world including, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, Disney Cruise Line

Cruise Ships are Wonderful for Family Vacations

2006-09-02T23:26:00.000-07:00

These days, the options for family vacations are numerous. These options may include, but are not limited to, camping, the beach, going to a local amusement park, or setting sail on the water on a fabulous family cruise.

Setting sail on the water is a something that many individuals would like to do. Luckily, this does not mean you have to own your own boat. The good news is that you do not have to know anything about boats to enjoy a fun family vacation aboard a cruise ship. Cruise ships have been creating fun, exciting, and safe vacation environments for families for years now.

If you're wondering if you and your family would enjoy a vacation aboard a cruise ship, cruise ships are often enjoyed by everyone, no matter what their age. The reality is though, that all families vary. Each family member is likely to have a personal preference. But more often than not, a cruise ship vacation is usually enjoyed by everyone because cruise ships offer a wide range of activities. These activities are geared towards individuals of all ages.

You need to consider cruise ship benefits in order to decide whether or not your family should take a vacation aboard a cruise ship. The most obvious benefit, of course, are all the wonderful onboard activities. On any cruise ship, you are likely to find an unlimited number of activities for both children and adults. These activities usually include swimming, gaming, gambling, eating, watching movies, and dancing.

Another benefit of taking a family cruise ship vacation is the fact that almost all cruise ships have onboard childcare. If you are traveling with small children, these childcare centers can allow you some private time away from your children - and if you're a parent, you know that is a huge benefit. These childcare centers are usually free of charge. That means that within a few minutes, you could drop your child off and be on your way to some much desired adult time.

A cruise ship vacation benefit that many individuals do not think about is the quality time spent together. While it is true that this quality time together can be spent anywhere, a family cruise ship vacation is often extremely memorable for the whole family. Many travelers view the close corridors as a disadvantage, but in a way it may benefit your family. Believe it or not, this is a huge benefit for teenagers. When a child becomes a teen, spending time with their family is often eliminated from their list of priorities. A cruise ship will provide them with fun and exciting activities that you can enjoy together.

The memories made on a cruise ship are often incomparable. Many children will be unable to, for one reason or another, take a cruise when they reach adulthood. This memory is one that could serve them for a lifetime. To cherish this memory, you definitely want to bring along a camera or video recorder. In addition to enjoying the cruise now, your family will be able to enjoy it for years to come as well.

Wherever you and your family decide to vacation, on a cruise ship or somewhere else, your vacation is sure to be memorable. For a reasonable price, you can have an unforgettable vacation. If a cruise is within your reach financially, why not grab hold of the opportunity while you can?

About the Author

Tamra Cantar is a freelance writer on various topics of interest. She has a website dedicated to providing the viewer with useful information on cruise ship vacations. To get some great ideas and resources for your next cruise vacation visit FabCruiseSite . For specific information on Disney Cruises, visit FabCruiseSite-Disney or CruiseTime .

Cruise Ship Activities for Young Children

2006-07-30T15:05:00.000-07:00

Cruise Ship Activities for Young Children
By Tamra Cantar

Cruise ships are a great location to have your next vacation. They are great even for families with young children. Many individuals believe that cruise ships are not designed for children, but that is simply not true. If you are the parent of a child under the age of twelve, you may be wondering whether or not they should accompany you on your next cruise.

Today, a large number of cruise lines have tailored their cruise ships to children of all ages, including those under the age of twelve. If you are able to afford it, you should consider bringing your child along. A vacation on a cruise ship will have lasting memories for the entire family.

Before booking your cruise ship reservations, you might want to keep cruise ship activities in mind. The activities for children, under the age of twelve, will vary from ship to ship. That is why it is important that you examine each ship before making a final decision. Many of the activities geared towards children can be found on almost all cruise ships, so check out the activities that vary from ship to ship and find the ones that most suite your children's interests.

One very popular activity, found aboard almost all cruise ships is gaming. Arcade rooms are extremely common on most cruise ships. They offer children, under the age of twelve, a safe place to have fun and be a child. Although it i not to be used as a daycare, many cruise ship arcade rooms are staffed with cruise ship employees.

Another fun activity for young children is swimming. All vacation cruise ships are equipped with a swimming pool. In addition to an adult sized swimming pool, wading pools can often be found aboard a number of popular family themed cruises. As with the arcade room, you are encouraged to use your best judgment when allowing your children to swim unattended. Lifeguards will be on duty; however, this does not mean it's okay to leave your child at the swimming pool.

In addition to a swimming pool and an arcade room, most cruise ships have an onboard movie theater or a performance stage. A large number of cruise lines offer family friendly movies, plays, and other performances. Children, under the age of twelve, may find these performances and movie showings fun and exciting. A ship’s itinerary can be viewed with or without previously booked reservations and this itinerary will give you an idea about the movies they will be showing.

Cruise ship restaurants and other dining facilities are likely to cater to younger children as well. Many restaurants offer children’s menus. These menus are likely to include tasty, kid sized meals. The cost of your kid’s meals will vary from ship to ship; however, many cruise ships offer discounts on meals for children under the age of twelve.

Cruise ship childcare centers are facilities that benefit both parents and their children. While on a family vacation, even you need a break. For free or a small fee, you should be able to leave your children in the care of a trained and experienced childcare worker. Since a cruise ship is likely to have passengers of all different ages, many childcare facilities are grouped together by ages. As with most other services, you will find that a cruise ship’s childcare policy may vary form another’s.

The above mentioned activities, services, and facilities are just a few of the many that are targeted to younger children. Hope this helped, and have fun on your next family vacation aboard a cruise ship.

About the Author

Tamra Cantar is a freelance writer on topics of interest and has a website dedicated to providing the visitor with useful information and resources Cruise Vacations. Visit FabCruiseSite.com for more information and resources for your next cruise vacation.

All-Inclusive Cruise Ships: Advantages and Disadvantages

2006-07-27T10:40:00.000-07:00

Advantages and Disadvantages of All-Inclusive Cruise Ships
By Tamra Cantar

Vacationing is a pastime that is enjoyed by many. While vacations are nice, needed, and important, they can become costly. This cost is often associated with additional expenses such as food, beverages, and entertainment. If you are interested in vacationing aboard a cruise ship, you won’t have to worry about all these other expenses.

In an all-inclusive cruise just about everything is included. The cost of your drinks, food, and entertainment is often taken care of. If you are wondering whether or not you should book reservations aboard a traditional cruise ship or an all-inclusive cruise ship, you are not alone. A large number of travelers wonder the same thing.

When it comes to all-inclusive cruise ships, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages. To determine whether you could benefit from an all-inclusive cruise ship, you are encouraged to weigh the advantages and disadvantages each. After you have considered each, you need to make a decision. If the advantages outweigh the disadvantages then an all-inclusive cruise ship may be just what you need and visa versa.

The biggest advantage of all-inclusive cruise ships is that most of your needs are taken care of. As previously mentioned, most all-inclusive cruises cover food, drinks, and entertainment. If you are interested in drinking a large amount of alcohol or feasting on the amazing onboard food, you may be able to do so free of charge. You may also be granted exclusive admittance into movie theatres and video arcades.

For many, having all your food, drinks, and entertainment provided free of charge sounds too good to be true. In some cases, it may be. While many of your food and drinks are included in an all-inclusive package, not all are. It is possible that you may be required to pay for your alcoholic beverages. There are some cruise ships where alcohol beverages are included in the package, but on others it is not.

When it comes to food, your food at a sit-down restaurant may be provided free of charge, but your snacks are typically not covered. This often includes snacks or small meals purchased at onboard specialty shops and vending machines. If your snacks and small meals are not covered, you can prevent the extra expenses by eating a large meal. Some cruise ships even allow you to bring your own snacks onboard.

As mentioned above, entertainment is often included in an all-inclusive cruise ship package. But as with food and drinks, the entertainment is often limited. It is likely that you will gain free admission into a dance or ball, but you will not be able to gamble free of charge. If you are interested in gambling aboard the ship’s casino, you will have to come up with your own funds.

The cost of an all-inclusive cruise may seem high, but it is that way in order to cover the cruise line’s expenses. For many individuals, the cost of an all-inclusive cruise is a great value. To determine whether or not you will save money aboard an all-inclusive cruise, you need to estimate your cost of food, drinks, and entertainment aboard a traditional cruise. Simply by comparing the two, you can easily determine which cruise package offers the better deal.

The advantages and disadvantages of all-inclusive cruise ship vacations are important. By examining each and comparing them to what you want and need out of your cruise, you can easily determine which cruise ship vacation package is right for you.

About the Author

Tamra Cantar is a freelance writer on topics of interest and has a website dedicated to providing the visitor with useful information and resources for Cruise Vacations. Visit FabCruiseSite.com for more information and resources for your next cruise vacation.

Cruise Ship Activities for Seniors

2006-07-26T13:47:00.000-07:00

Cruise Ships: Activities for Seniors
By: Tamra Cantar

Increasing in age does not mean what it used to mean in the past. In many cases, the popular stereotype of senior citizens relaxing in a nursing home is thrown right out the window. As medical developments have helped to increase life expectancy, more and more senior citizens are making the decision to get out and enjoy life.

If you are a senior citizen, you are likely to know that there are a number of fun and exciting activities that await you. One of those activities includes travel. Each year, a large number of senior citizens take a vacation getaway. These getaways include guided tours, traveling with friends, or vacationing solo. If you are looking for extra excitement, you may want to consider vacationing aboard a cruise ship.

There are a large number of cruise lines. These cruise lines often operate multiple ships. With a large number of cruise ships, you are sure able to find ones that will fit your needs. When selecting a cruise ship, you should examine the services, facilities, and activities that can be found onboard. Many cruise ship activities are geared to senior citizens.

One of the many activities for seniors, found on most cruise ships, includes fine dining. Fine dinning halls and restaurants are often elegant in design, décor, and food. Many of the fine dining restaurants found on cruise ships have a dress code. This dress code may not require elegant evening wear, but jeans and t-shirts may not be allowed either. If you enjoy dining with a touch of class, you many enjoy these elegant dinning restaurants found on most cruise ships. Many cruises ships offer an upscale cocktail party. These parties will enable you to socialize with other guests and cruise ship employees.

While gambling and drinking alcohol are often viewed as activities appreciated by the young, they are both popular senior activities. Many cruise ships are able to note the difference between partying and social drinking. That is why a large number of cruise ships have multiple bars and restaurants.

Cruise ship casinos are often filled with roulette tables, blackjack tables, poker tables, and slot machines. You may find a number of these gaming activities exciting. In addition to traditional casino gambling, a large number of cruise ships are targeting bingo lovers. Bingo halls and other similar gaming halls are increasing in popularity aboard cruise ships.

Dancing is another cruise ship activity that may offer you and other seniors some enjoyment. Almost all cruises come equipped with a dance hall. In fact, many cruise ships have multiple dancing facilities. You may be able to receive dance lessons with a trained professional or spend the night dancing away with your friends and family. Themed dances are exciting. On extended cruises, you may find that the crew designates a specific type of dancing for the night.

A spa visit may put the finishing touches on your cruise ship vacation. Almost all cruise ships come equipped with a spa. Cruise spas are similar to the day spas that can be found in or around your hometown. At an onboard spa, you could get a haircut, have your hair styled for an elegant event, or get a massage. Spa visits are enjoyed by individuals of all ages. If you book a cruise and you are interested in visiting the cruise’s spa, you should make a reservation ahead of time. Your reservation will ensure that you are able to enjoy this popular cruise ship activity.

Cruise ship activities, services, and facilities are important, but so are the destinations you will be visiting. Depending on the length of the cruise, most cruise ships stop at numerous ports along the way. At these ports, you are usually granted time away from the ship. Selecting a cruise ship with the right destination is important. If the right cruise ship is selected, you could spend your time away from the ship walking along the beach or visiting with local residents.

Cruise ships are one of the safest places to vacation in the entire world. Whether you vacationing alone or with someone you know, you are sure to have a fun and memorable experience aboard the cruise ship of your choice.

About the Author

Tamra Cantar is a freelance writer on topics of interest and has a website dedicated to providing the visitor with useful information and resources for Cruise Vacations. Visit FabCruiseSite.com for more information and resources for your next cruise vacation.