Zagat's First Cruise Ship Survey: The Results
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
Zagat recently announced the completion of its first survey at sea on November 12th, rating and ranking cruise lines to help consumers make informed vacation decisions. Zagat's first cruise survey covers 22 major cruise lines, collecting information
Cruise Ship Struggles in Antarctic Waters
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- 11.17.09 By
- By Liz Behler
November 17, 2009 A Russian cruise ship carrying 105 passengers has begun to break free after being trapped in frozen waters near Antarctica. “We're currently mobile, we're breaking through some ice, and due to some frankly unprecedented winds
Top 10 Cruises Under $500 Dollars
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- 11.05.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
Cruise lines, like hotels and airlines, have been slashing the prices of popular vacation packages left and right. We went on a mission to find some of the most affordable cruises on the market right now. Here are our favorites: 3-Night Bahamas Cruise
Cruise Ship Restrooms Aren't as Clean as You Think
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- 11.03.09 By
- By Liz Behler
November 3, 2009 A recent study of cruise ship cleanliness shows a link between poorly cleaned cruise ship restrooms and the likelihood of an outbreak of norovirus infection. The study, which is the first study of environmental hygiene on cruise ships,
Largest cruise ship squeezes under Danish bridge
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- 11.02.09
November 2, 2009 KORSOER, Denmark – The world's largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark. The Oasis of the Seas—which rises about 20 stories high—passed below
Straight Couple Sues Cruise Line for Being Put on Gay Cruise
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- 10.16.09 By
- By Libby Zay
October 16 2008 When a heterosexual Italian couple booked their cruise vacation, they were not notified that they would be setting sail with a crowd of 1,500 gay men on Italy's first gay cruise. According to an October 16th report by the Daily Mail,
Ports to Avoid in High Season 2009
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- 10.09.09
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- Cruise
The couple kayaking with no one else in sight, lovers watching the sun set from a secluded corner of deck, the family frolicking on a private beach.
Cruise Ships Collide Off the Coast of Mexico
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- 10.05.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
Credit: Greg Land, twitpic The Tampa, Florida-based website, 10connects.com reported on Monday, October 5th that some cruise ship passengers were "happy to be back in Florida after their ship collided with another one off the coast of Mexico." The USA
Hottest New Cruise
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- 09.28.09
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- Food + Wine ,
- Cruise
When you want to see a plethora of places, but the toughest decision you want to have to make is how many times to hit the spa or the all-you-can-eat buffet, it’s time to sashay up the gangplank and cruise. These floating resorts with ever-changing
Best Cruise Deals Around the World
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- 09.14.09
There's never been a better time to score a great cruise at a great price, but how to choose from a sea of tempting cruise offers? Brook Wilkinson turns up the best cruise values afloat, tailor-made for every taste and budget. From a slow sail around