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9-29-08
 
American Safari Cruises - Alaskan Adventure
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Cruising and All That Jazz
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Oasis of the Seas at Night
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9-17-08
 
Freestyle Family Fun (con't)
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9-15-08
 
Freestyle Family Fun
NCL Freestyle Cruising is not just for adults. Family members of all ages can share in the fun to be had on the amazing ships of NCL Cruises.   Go>
9-12-08
 
Hidden Costs of Cruising: 2008 Update (Continued)
A cruise includes your stateroom, meals, itinerary and entertainment, but today there are many new onboard options -- for a price.   Go>
9-10-08
 
Hidden Costs of Cruising: 2008 Update
What is included in your cruise fare depends on what type of cruise you are considering. How to know how much your cruise will really cost.   Go>
9-08-08
 
Juneau: Alaska Adventure (Continued)
Juneau offers a wide variety of attractions for every member of the family.   Go>
9-05-08
 
Juneau: Alaska Adventure
Our 36-hour stay in Juneau offered enough excitement to qualify as an Alaska adventure on its own.   Go>
9-03-08
 
First Look at Celebrity Solstice
The line's new class of ships is the first in a wave of upcoming new-build ships with innovative design.
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9-1-08
 
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Carnival Spirit to Alaska 2008
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For the first time in 12 years, we won't be cruising. And the reason is simple-can't afford it. Being seniors,we're always on a fixed budget but with careful planning and a lot of research we always managed to do a 10,11 or 14 night cruise once a year.  Go>
 
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Consumer Affairs CruiseMates answers the complicated cruise consumer questions. Go>
 
Family Cruising
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