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Cruise with us on Norwegian Epic
Chef Matt Sigel's Cruise will sail on Norwegian Epic, October 30, 2010. Matt gained national notoriety as a contestant on season four of the highly rated Fox Network show "Hell's Kitchen."
"One of the best cruise newsletters!" says the
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CruiseReviews Blog Update!
What's In a Name - The Dining Dilemma
by Jan Shaughnessy
| Now if the names of the main dining options weren't enough to make you dizzy, what about the "reservations only" restaurants?
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Compare Luxury to Mainstream Cruises
Spend the same amount of money on a mainstream cruise as on a luxury cruise - and you will get identical accommodations on a nearly identical cruise itinerary.
"CruiseMates Cruise Bargains Newsletter.
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2010 Hurricanes to Make Waves |
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Hurricane Danielle is not expected to change any cruise plans, but bring your medication. Plus more storms are on the way.
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Your Cruise Has Been Refused! |
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People with cruise tickets are sometimes denied boarding at the last moment, losing not only their vacation time, but their cruise fare as well.
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8-27-10
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Cruise Buying Misconceptions |
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Most disquieting, 56% of people responded that they believe they can get a better price on a cruise if they book it on their own - without the help of a travel agent.
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August 18, 2010
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Top Five Mediterranean Cruise Port Hotels |
| by Janice Wald Henderson
Cruise ships come and go, but hotels are "forever." To make the best of your Med cruise, here are some of the continent's best hotels
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August 14, 2010
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Value Season Approaching |
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the autumn season between the end of summer and the beginning of the holidays is when the best cruise bargains appear.
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August 18, 2010
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Dining on Norwegian Epic |
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The food on Norwegian Epic is surprisingly good. Reviews of each restaurant including special and included in the cruise fare dining.
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7-26-10
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Breaking Down the Alaska Head Tax |
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The New Alaska Head Tax can reduce your cruise cost more than you probably thought - but who is really making out with this new tax bill?
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7-23-10
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David Beers Blog Update!
Understanding The "Closed Loop" Cruise
| Over the weekend a cruise review was posted at CruiseReviews.com which lambasted Royal Caribbean because they denied boarding to the person writing the review.
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6-1-09
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Live From Norwegian Epic |
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Regular updates daily from the Norwegian Epic's first 7-day cruise through July 1st, from a Studio Stateroom!
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7-1-10
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Classical Music Theme Cruise |
| by Eric Stassen
Symphonic Voyages features full orchestra, special guests and immersion in a classical music theme cruise.
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6-11-10
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Working on a Cruise Ship |
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What is it really like to work on a cruise ship? Clearing up some of the myths about life for the crew on a cruise ship.
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5-24-10
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| Message Boards HOT TOPIC! |
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Comparing Luxury to Mainstream cruise prices
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Interesting comparison! I've often wondered about this very topic but I didn't know how to compare the 2 experiences. Your conclusions seem spot-on. Thanks for doing the math and the analysis, Paul.
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| CruiseMates Cruise Culinary Guide |
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CruiseMates Cruise Cuisine Guide with renowned food critic Janice Wald Henderson. How cruise cuisine rates in the gourmet world - not all cruise lines are created equally.Go>
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| Reader Review of the Week |
Norwegian Sun
by MagnoliaBlossom
August 3, 2010
Baltic Capitals from Dover
This was our second cruise to the Baltic, the first being on the NCL Dream in 2004. Not terribly fussy, pretty laid back. We were travelling with 10 friends, some of my review may reference their critique of events we missed.
-- 1000's of Reader Reviews here!
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CruiseMates Group Cruises |
Chef Matt Sigel's Cruise with CruiseMates
Norwegian Epic, Halloween Cruise, Oct 30, 2010, A culinary cruise with chef Matt Sigel of Hell's Kitchen: Miami to Costa Maya, Roatan Honduras and Cozumel - 7-days from just $599!
Let's Get Lei'd 5.0
For the fifth time - We are going to Hawaii on a Princess ship. Sapphire Princess sails roundtrip Los Angeles for eight days at sea and five beautiful ports of call - four of them in Hawaii, plus Ensenada. February 26, 2011.
Allure of the Seas
The world's newest biggest cruise ship sails October 2nd, 2011. We have great prices and plenty of onboard fun in store for you! Someone on this cruise gets their cruise FREE!
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| The Kuki Side of Cruising |
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All the antics of our Wacky CruiseMates Cruise Director here for your pleasure!Go>
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Challenge your cruise knowledge with a new cruise trivia game every day. Go>
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CruiseMates answers the complicated cruise consumer questions. Go>
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Focus on children's facilities and programs on all major cruise lines. Go>
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Singles Cruisers Get Together Here. Contact other singles on Ships. Go>
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The best food and service in the world is on luxury cruise ships. All the information here. Go>
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Sail with us on a CruiseMates group cruise for friendship, fun, and savings. Go>
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