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CRUISE GUIDE:
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CM Cruise of the Century |
| 150 CruiseMates Readers will sail together to celebrate the New Year in style aboard Celebrity Century.
12-29-06
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The New NCL Emerges |
| With the introduction of Norwegian Pearl, Free-style Cruising comes of age on Norwegian Cruise Lines.
12-28-06
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Norwegian Pearl Inaugural |
| Pictures and video of the christening by Rosie O'Donnell of this beautiful, brand new ship from NCL. 12-16-06
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The Seabourn Experience
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Our correspondent lives discovers the difference in service and style on a 200-passenger luxury ship.
12-15-06
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Best of Holiday Cruises |
| Chanukah, Christmas and New Years - what can people expect from "Holiday Cruising?"
12-11-06
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Norwegian Pearl Shines |
| The newest ship from NCL features the first ten-pin bowling and the most lavish suites at sea.
12-6-06
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| Magic in Orlando |
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Have some pre- or post-cruise fun in Central Florida, especially at Holiday time. 12-1-06
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| Beat the Travel Scammers |
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What to do when a telemarketer says, "Congratulations, Grand Prize Winner! You've won a Free Cruise!" 11-29-06
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A New Celebrity Century |
| The newly expanded and remodeled favorite will sail four and five-day cruises out of Miami.
11-22-06
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Cruise Ship Rock Concerts |
| Rock cruises like Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Gimme Three Days" are more than music. You have to see it to believe it.
11-20-06
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Travel Dynamics International |
| A contributed article by the president of a small and elite cruise line specializing in very unique voyages.
11-24-06
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| Cruising from Tampa Bay |
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This convenient Gulf Coast port has plenty of attractions for pre- or post-cruise visits. 11-27-06
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Silversea in Egypt: Part Four
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A caravan through the Egyptian desert, the worlds greatest civilization of 2000 B.C., and farewell to Silversea.
11-17-06
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Winter Cruising 2007 |
| Cruise bargains and unusual itineraries. Here's a look at what's new and special in cruising for winter 2007.
11-13-06
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My Personal Favorites
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Kuki gives a detailed list of his favorite ships, ports and amenities -- and why.
11-8-06
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The Zen of Cruising
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Our reader isolates three moments when the cruise experience transcends reality.
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The Yachts of Seabourn:
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The Best Things in Small Packages. A contributed article by past president of Seabourn, Deborah Natansohn. Written Sept. 25, 2006.
10-27-06
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A Cruiser's 12-Step Plan
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Take steps 10, 11 and 12 up the gangway and you're on the ship. A 12-step plan for cruisers by one of our readers.
10-20-06 |
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What We Love About Cruising
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We asked our most avid cruise enthusiasts what they love the most about cruising. Will the answers surprise you? 10-18-06 |
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Travel Insurance Matters
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A CruiseMates reader now realizes that travel insurance could have saved her years of aggravation. 10-13-06 |
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"Cruisine" for Kids
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Hungry kids can be a handful. Fortunately, picky young eaters have plenty to choose from on family-friendly lines.
10-9-06
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A Wealth of Information
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A CruiseMates reader mistakenly receives cruise documents for his wife and another man. 10-6-06 |
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The Luxury Lineup - Part 3
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Cunard, Oceania Cruises and Windstar: honorable mention for different reasons. Includes our personal favorite. 10-2-06 |
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The Luxury Lineup - Part 2
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Seabourn, SeaDream, Silversea. Our in-depth luxury cruise lines comparison continues, including our number one pick! 9-29-06 |
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The Luxury Lineup - Part 1
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Looking for Luxury. An comparison of two winning luxury cruise lines, Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas.
9-27-06 |
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Looking for Luxury
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What constitutes a top-end cruise line? Gourmet cuisine, tips & drinks included, exotic ports and more. The latest in a series.
9-25-06 |
| Budget Cruising?
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Read about budget cruising, yesterday and today! An extension to our "four classes of cruising" article.
9-15-06 |
| Premium or Mass-Market?
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From Budget to Luxury, Ships come in four classes. Read about the mass market and premium lines.
9-13-06 |
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Hosting a Singles Cruise
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Cruising for free with fun-loving singles looking for fun. Sound good? Here's what it's really like...
9-22-06 |
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| Rooming with a Stranger
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Seasoned advice from a singles cruise pro on how to make sure your roommate isn't a lemon.
9-06-06 |
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Freedom's Family Fun Time
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The world's biggest cruise ship has enough activities to satisfy tots to teens and the in-betweens.
9-1-06
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| Group Cruise Benefits |
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The fact is anyone can put together a group cruise if you have enough friends who will purchase cabins.
8-28-06
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JOE FARCUS - Carnival Designer |
| Known for the most unusual, creative, daring and outlandish cruise ship designs ever. An exclusive and thorough interview.
8-21-06
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Pride of Hawaii |
| Norwegian Cruise Lines introduces the largest U.S.-flagged ship ever. Sumptuous suites and tropical decor abound.
8-16-06
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21st Century Cruising! |
| With our seventh anniversary, staff and reader's memories and impressions on the world of cruising today.
8-14-06
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Finding the Right Travel Agent |
| Factors to consider include price quotes, service levels, cruise expertise and should you book directly with cruise line?
8-10-06
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| New Passport Rules |
| With rules starting January 1, 2007, here's what you need to do to comply. Tips for childrens documents, too.
7-21-06
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| Cruising Misperceptions |
| I'll get seasick, it's claustrophobic, all you do is eat. The truth about cruising misperceptions.
7-14-06
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| "Save the Waves" Ecology |
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Our Cruise Director learns how a ship can process and eliminate tons of waste and garbage. 5-22-04 |
| Tipping! Readers React |
| Our consumer affairs editor finds our reader's hot button with his article on tipping.
5-11-06 |
| Disney for Teens |
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The line's special venues and activities keep teens occupied away from the littler kids.
5-1-06
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Teen Cruisers' Q&A |
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Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by teen travelers.
4-21-05 |
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What's New for 2006?
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Here are a few insights from the cruise industry's annual Seatrade conference.
3-31-06
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Consumer Affairs Q & A
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Balconies, Tipping, Juice/Water and Air Fare. Our expert answers your questions.
2-10-06
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| The Art of the Deal
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Kuki sits on the other side of the blackjack table aboard Island Princess.
2-3-06
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| Cruise Consumer Q&A: |
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Misinformation, Tipping, Seasickness, Pricing Policies. Our consumer affairs editor addresses your concerns.
1-20-06
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