Archive for December 1st, 2009

USA TODAY reader responsible for Oasis of the Seas’ name on hand for christening

December 1, 2009
By Ken
USA TODAY reader responsible for Oasis of the Seas’ name on hand for christening

In addition to a long list of sports stars, actresses and singers on board Oasis of the Seas Monday for the ship’s gala naming ceremony was another … Continue Reading . . . (USA Today)
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Home Sweet Hotel – Hotel Interactive, Inc.

December 1, 2009
By Ken

Home Sweet Hotel Hotel Interactive, Inc. Washington, DC, attorney and political adviser Lester Hyman and his wife thought they had found the perfect vacation spot in the Caribbean. …
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On board the world’s biggest cruise ship

December 1, 2009
By Ken
On board the world’s biggest cruise ship

The new Oasis of the Seas is truly a leviathan — 225,000 tons, 16 passenger decks and beds for 6,296 guests and 2,165 crewmembers — and she’s ready to set sail in full service. CruiseShip – MS Oasis… (MSNBC)
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Executive Interview with Wolf Water Parks CEO – The Wall Street Transcript (blog)

December 1, 2009
By Ken

Executive Interview with Wolf Water Parks CEO The Wall Street Transcript (blog) December 1, 2009 – The Wall Street Transcript has just published Travel and Leisure–Airlines, Hotels, Resorts, Cruise…
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Bobby Bowden announces his retirement from Florida State and its effects on … – Examiner.com

December 1, 2009
By Ken

Examiner.com Bobby Bowden announces his retirement from Florida State and its effects on … Examiner.com Don’t forget to check out Keith Cooke’s other column, the Charlotte Cruise Ships Examiner, a…
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When in Panama, be sure not to miss . . . – Canada.com

December 1, 2009
By Ken

When in Panama, be sure not to miss . . . Canada.com Getting there: Nolitours begins flights and vacation packages from Calgary, Edmonton, Dec. 21 and continuing until mid-April. … and…
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Cruising’s Golden Ticket: Silversea Offers All-Inclusive Value

December 1, 2009
By Ken
Cruising’s Golden Ticket: Silversea Offers All-Inclusive Value

Sure, that bargain cruise fare you spotted on one of the mainstream, big-ship cruise lines might look good at first glance, but the real sticker shock doesn’t actually set in until your vacation nears its end, and a whopping itemized shipboard statement arrives in your stateroom. Those à la carte cruise fees can rack...
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World’s biggest cruise ship is a floating resort

December 1, 2009
By Ken
World’s biggest cruise ship is a floating resort

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is a cornucopia of amusements aimed at quashing the notion that cruising is a sedentary vacation, said chief executive Richard Fain. CruiseShip – Royal Caribbean… (MSNBC)
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3 cruises cancel trips to Nassau after robberies – Palm Beach Post

December 1, 2009
By Ken

3 cruises cancel trips to Nassau after robberies Palm Beach Post Get ideas for getaways – from international travel and cruises to fun things to do here in our own backyard. Read travel blogs on the…
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Allegiant Air Announces Low-Cost Orlando Flights – WSAZ-TV

December 1, 2009
By Ken

Allegiant Air Announces Low-Cost Orlando Flights WSAZ-TV “Orlando International also offers convenient shuttles to numerous sites, including the cruise lines operating from Port Canaveral. … and…
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