Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
If you fall into that broad category, your choices will be fewer, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for something you don’t want. But simply asking “What’s the best ship (or cruise line)?” is kind of like asking “What’s the best beer?”, or “What’s the prettiest color?” The very things that one cruiser likes about a cruise are the things that other cruisers vigorously
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The Caribbean is actually made up of a wide variety of tropical and subtropical places that offer all the best of water activities: beaches, sun, waves, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins. For the record, there are about 50 islands in the Caribbean and some 35 destinations spots including Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas,
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Whether planning cheap cruises or something a little bit more expensive, there are always great deals to be found online, which will leave you with lots unforgettable experiences and the desire for many more. Here is a list of some of the best deals on the greatest cruises available now. Cruise the CaribbeanWith some savvy internet searching, you can find the best Caribbean cruises
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Cruise ships and other large marine vessels have diesel engines, big as houses, that are major sources of air pollution. One cruise ship discharges 1/5 tons of smog-forming nitrogen oxides, 1.3 tons of sulfur oxides (the equivalent of a large cement plant), 253 pounds of carbon dioxide, 100 pounds of volatile organic compounds, and 75 pounds of particulate matter. While in port,
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Deciding which cruise ship to book passage on is a difficult choice to make. All of the cruise vacation brochures, pamphlets, and websites are meant to dazzle and sell a particular cruise line or cruise ship. With mountains of information, all of it favorable, it can be quite a challenge to find the cruise ship that’s right for you. Providing luxury accommodations and premium
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
The travel industry has been hurting for a while and prices are being slashed to attract travelers. Places like Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean are offering heavily discounted travel packages and many new resorts have come on line. New resorts have sprung up in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. Occupancy rates have been low with a large supply of hotel
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Saturday, December 31st, 2011
A cruise trip holiday is really a unique vacation experience that gives the chance to visit a range of locations in style and luxury and there are a variety of fantastic cruise offers waiting to be purchased. No matter whether you will want quick seven day cruise trip round the Mediterranean, a longer cruise holiday in the Caribbean or go through the fjords of Norway there’s a
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Just like any other cruise ship, every aspect – from accommodation to food – is very important and must be taken care of very carefully. There are afternoon teas, fine dinners and BBC costume dramas for entertainment on board. Therefore, you will spend all your time being entertained without growing bored before the ship even stops at the many locations. Most Europeans feel just
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Are you fascinated in taking a cruise? If so, you are not by yourself. Every year a huge number of folks think about taking a trip on a cruise ship. If you by no means been on a cruise ship before, you may be speculating what facilities, services, and activities can be discovered onboard. The activities discovered onboard a cruise ship will vary from ship to ship, but a lot of
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Cheap cruises on offer include ‘week-end get aways’ which hop across the English Channel departing from Dover and arriving in Antwerp overnight. The vessel has all the basic necessities, such as restaurants and bars, a gym, library and shops to browse, making these cruise deals a great mini break, with time to unwind and relax without breaking the bank. Cruises across the North
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Too often job seekers miss this opportunity because they mistakenly assume that applying through a hiring agency or concessionary company is not the best way to get hired. For this reason the applicant ‘pool’ tends to be much smaller. You can use this knowledge to your advantage and greatly increase your chances of success by making sure that you apply to as many concessionaires
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Monday, December 26th, 2011
The service is absolutely amazing, there are smaller numbers of passengers and more crew so that you get unique and individual attention. These upscale world cruises are almost always all-inclusive and offer a staggering array of activities as well as meals prepared by world-renowned chefs. As soon as you step on board, the crew members know your name and will cater to your needs.
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Monday, December 26th, 2011
One of the best ways to experience the lush natural beauty of the Caribbean is on a cruise. This can also be an affordable option since many cruises offer all inclusive trips. So you and the family get to eat, drink, enjoy on-board entertainment and more all for one flat rate. Plus, you can travel multiple ports of call without the hassle of arranging flights and coordinating
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011
Each year, mid way through my annual two week cruise I get that ‘sinking feeling’, I know its fast approaching the end of my time away and that can only mean one thing; I will soon be heading back to reality and back to work with no more than a fading tan and a sprinkling of new freckles as the only evidence I was ever away. You may love to cruise, but realistically, how long do
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011
There is so much competition among cruise lines so finding a cheap cruise deal is easy today. Generally cruise ships built to carry thousands of passengers are luring a lot of first time cruisers off the land and onto the water. Cruise line competitiveness is only intensifying with big companies getting involved in few years in this business. These ships definitely need to be
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Saturday, December 24th, 2011
Coming Aboard The boarding dock of a cruise ship is set up much like an airport terminal. You will have to check your luggage, pass through a security checkpoint, and allow your carry-on items to be scanned or inspected. Then you will walk along a gangplank which leads to the deck of the ship.You will need to present a picture ID at various stages during the boarding process. A
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
For parents there are the usual activities. Your rest, relaxation and rejuvenation is certainly the focus and you can spend all the time you’d like lounging by the pool or on the deck, as well as making appointments for a massage or facial. There is plenty of evening recreation for once the kids are in bed, and it varies from ship to ship. There are also great opportunities for
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
And by best, I mean the best in vacationing. Where else can you be treated like a queen or king, stay in luxurious comfort and wake up in a new city, island or country every day? But back to the new ships. If you like the biggest of everything, then the new Royal Caribbean International cruise ship is for you! The Liberty of the Seas will be the second in the Freedom family of
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
There are many benefits to employment onboard a cruise ship. The salaries are competitive as the major players vie for experienced crew. All cruise lines offer great staff incentives such as highly discounted price for cruises by employees and their family. One good thing about working onboard a cruise ship is that all living expenses are taken care of. There is accommodation and
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Standing on the deck of the ship Carnivale in 1984, Micky Arison (then president) announced a new direction in the Carnival Cruise Line advertising program. The theme? “We’ve got the fun.” It was the following campaign that released the slogan that is still used by Carnival today: Fun Ships. This shifting of direction – at the leading of Arison – was one element that catapulted
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