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Royal Caribbean Cruise Sale - Ends 9/7! from $199
Orbitz.com - Cruise Vacation Deals &bull Yesterday
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A sneak peek at Royal Caribbean's next ship, Allure of the Seas
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Yesterday
That's the question that was hanging in the air this week as Royal Caribbean offered cruise writers a sneak peek at the soon-to-debut sister to the much-ballyhooed, ten-month-old Oasis of the Seas (the current record holder for size). Over a… Full Story »
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Photo of the day (9.2.10)
Gadling &bull Sep 2, 2010
Each year around American Labor Day, the elaborate costumes and street partying associated with pre-Lenten Mardi Gras or Carnival celebrations are taken outside in several cities too cold to parade in February. Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade is one of… Full Story »
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Carnival cruise ships in Tampa, Long Beach to swap roles
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Sep 2, 2010
The industry giant today announced the Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Paradise, two sister ships based in Tampa and Long Beach, Calif., respectively, would swap roles in late 2011. The line says the Carnival Inspiration will take the Carnival Paradise's place… Full Story »
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Add Royal Caribbean to the list of cruise lines serving up churrascaria
USAtoday.com - The Cruise Log &bull Sep 2, 2010
Royal Caribbean this week announced the health-focused Solarium Bistro on Oasis of the Seas won't be making a comeback as a dinner option on the ship's soon-to-debut sister, Allure of the Seas. Royal Caribbean senior vice president for hotel operations… Full Story »
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Cruise ships returning early to New York, Boston to ride out Hurricane Earl
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Sep 2, 2010
After knocking nearly a dozen cruise ships sailing in the Bahamas and the Caribbean off course in recent days, a northbound Hurricane Earl is now having an impact on vessels that sail to New England, Canada and Bermuda. In the most dramatic fallout so far, Holland America says the 1,258-passenger Maasdam,… Full Story »
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FareCompare's When-to-Fly iPhone app: The good and the bad
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Sep 1, 2010
After FareCompare launched its When-to-Fly iPhone app last week, I had a few days to play with it. I must say, I'm already inspired to grab a cheap flight. The app, which is free, lets you search for airfares by… Full Story »
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More cruise ships knocked off course by Hurricane Earl
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 31, 2010
Royal Caribbean says the 2,354-passenger Monarch of the Seas was unable to call today at CocoCay, its private island in the Bahamas. The ship instead is sailing directly to Nassau, Bahamas, where it will stay until midnight on Wednesday. Also skipping a call at a private island in the Bahamas today was Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian… Full Story »
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Royal Caribbean's Record-Size Cruise Ship Nearly Ready
Travel & Leisure Golf &bull Aug 31, 2010
Will Royal Caribbean's much-awaited new ship, Allure of the Seas, be ready for its late November unveiling? It's looking more and more like a sure thing. Royal Caribbean Cruises Chairman and CEO Richard Fain-just back from touring the 5,400-passenger vessel… Full Story »
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Hurricane Earl threatens Labor Day beach vacations
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 31, 2010
As an intensifying Hurricane Earl barrels north through the Caribbean, forecasters say the Category 4 storm could threaten Labor Day beach getaways anywhere from the Outer Banks to Cape Cod. The hurricane brought strong winds and rain to Puerto Rico… Full Story »
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Royal Caribbean CEO: New record-size cruise ship nearly ready
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 31, 2010
Will Royal Caribbean's much-awaited new ship, Allure of the Seas, be ready for its late November unveiling? It's looking more and more like a sure thing. Royal Caribbean Cruises Chairman and CEO Richard Fain, who just toured the 5,400-passenger vessel… Full Story »
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Hurricane brings big waves to East Coast beaches
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 30, 2010
On beaches from Maryland to New Jersey, rip currents and strong swells in the Atlantic Ocean associated with Hurricane Danielle meant another day of swimming restrictions Monday. And it could get worse later in the week. A second hurricane, Earl, battered Puerto Rico on Monday and is expected to zip up the coast, bringing at least more rough seas, and possibly tropical storm conditions, including heavy rain and strong wind to some… Full Story »
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Soon-to-debut Carnival Magic passes milestone at shipyard
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 30, 2010
Carnival says the time-honored maritime tradition, which dates back to the Romans, took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy where the 3,690-passenger vessel has been under construction since early this year. With the completion of the coin ceremony,… Full Story »
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Cruise ships alter itineraries as Earl strengthens
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 30, 2010
Hurricane Earl, the fifth named storm of the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season, is passing through the Eastern and Southern Caribbean as a major hurricane, bringing powerful winds and rain and causing flooding on several islands. Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and NCL have announced storm-related itinerary changes. Earl strengthened into a Category Three Storm earlier today as maximum sustained winds increased to 120 miles per hour. According to the National Hurricane Center's (NHC) 11 a.m. First-hand reports are beginning to… Full Story »
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Last Summer Fling in the Caribbean: 3rd Night Free at Half Moon Resort
The Informed Traveler &bull Aug 30, 2010Extend the summer with a jaunt to the Caribbean for some sun, sand, and surf before the cold days of autumn are upon us. Jamaica's Half Moon Resort- home to a championship golf course, 13 tennis courts, the sumptuous Fern… Full Story »
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Growing Hurricane Earl scatters cruise ships in Eastern Caribbean
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 30, 2010
The 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory, which departing San Juan on Sunday, will remain at sea today to avoid the storm instead of visiting St. Thomas. It'll stop in St. Thomas later in the week. In addition, a port call in St.… Full Story »
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CARIBBEAN CARNIVALS ACROSS THE GLOBE by Lorraine Headley
Carribean Insider Blog &bull Aug 29, 2010It is August Bank Holiday Weekend, a three day break at the end of the summer in the UK when families take their last opportunity to head for the coast or go on short continental breaks to get the last of the summer sunshine, especially before school starts in September along with its routine and monotonous normality. For others, the… Full Story »
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Carnival to feature brew pub on new Carnival Magic
Gadling &bull Aug 27, 2010
Long known for its piano bars, wine bars, sports bars and wildly themed lounges, Carnival Cruise Lines will feature its first pub at sea on Carnival Magic, which is set to debut in May 2011. In addition to a bunch… Full Story »
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St. Barth's Hotel Guanahani & Spa Gets a Makeover
The Informed Traveler &bull Aug 26, 2010News from St. Barth's in the French West Indies: the Hotel Guanahani & Spa- famously open year-round- has closed its doors for a few months to undergo major renovations. Nested on a private 16-acre peninsula surrounded by the sparkling Caribbean,… Full Story »
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Is it possible to lose weight on a cruise?
CNN.com Travel &bull Aug 26, 2010
It ain't gonna be pretty. All those late-night meals, desserts, fruity drinks -- they add up, and they add pounds. The typical cruise passenger gains one pound a day on a voyage of seven to 10 days, said John Primeau, a spokesman for Holland America, citing a longtime adage of cruise professionals. But most of the pounds are packed on early in the voyage. Royal Caribbean statistics show that more food is consumed in the first few days of a cruise, and then passengers begin to slow down, said Frank Weber, the vice president of food and beverage operations… Full Story »
