Archive for January 7th, 2010

Trip Planning SOS: Warm and Sunny for 5 days in March – ChicagoNow (blog)

January 7, 2010
By Ken

ChicagoNow (blog) Trip Planning SOS: Warm and Sunny for 5 days in March ChicagoNow (blog) To see which islands in the Caribbean would be reachable by a nonstop flight, I checked out Budget Travel’s…
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Carlyle Group acquires Brazilian tour operator – Washington Business Journal

January 7, 2010
By Ken

Carlyle Group acquires Brazilian tour operator Washington Business Journal The acquisition also includes CVC’s cruise ship business, Carlyle said. CVC, which packages air travel, cruises and hotels…
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Get the Most for Your Money with Wave Season Cruise Deals – Cruise Critic

January 7, 2010
By Ken

Get the Most for Your Money with Wave Season Cruise Deals Cruise Critic Norwegian Cruise Line: NCL has launched its “Year of the Freestyle Vacation” promotion, and is offering free stateroom upgrades…
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Fuel surcharge kicks back in for some at Disney Cruise Line as oil prices rise

January 7, 2010
By Ken
Fuel surcharge kicks back in for some at Disney Cruise Line as oil prices rise

Rising oil prices have triggered a provision in Disney Cruise Line’s fuel surcharge policy that will result in some passengers on upcoming voyages … Continue Reading . . . (USA Today)
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New era for Tahiti cruises begins as famed vessel changes hands

January 7, 2010
By Ken
New era for Tahiti cruises begins as famed vessel changes hands

Dreaming of a cruise in the South Pacific? A new era for voyages in the region kicked off Wednesday as the Tahiti-based Paul Gauguin began sailing … Continue Reading . . . (USA Today)
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Best times to book your 2010 summer vacation (USA Today)

January 7, 2010
By Ken

Here’s the rundown on when and why to book summer cruises, vacation rentals, and trips to Europe and national parks.
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Fans of VisitNH Facebook page get monthly tourism, travel discounts – Metro Canada – Edmonton

January 7, 2010
By Ken

Fans of VisitNH Facebook page get monthly tourism, travel discounts Metro Canada – Edmonton The Division of Travel and Tourism Development has been using the page to post photos, videos and other…
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Small Ship Luxury on Silversea’s New Spirit

January 7, 2010
By Ken
Small Ship Luxury on Silversea’s New Spirit

Last month, Silversea launched its newest luxury ship, the Silver Spirit.  This ship is impressive and is the kind of cruise I like to take – a quality, all-inclusive experience that packages all of the amenities and services of a larger vessel into a smaller, more intimate setting (with only 540 guests).  The ship...
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A hot new category on eBay: Oasis of the Seas memorabilia

January 7, 2010
By Ken
A hot new category on eBay: Oasis of the Seas memorabilia

Few new cruise ships over the past two decades have sparked as much excitement as Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, so perhaps it should come … Continue Reading . . . (USA Today)
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Best times to book your 2010 summer vacation – USA Today

January 7, 2010
By Ken

Best times to book your 2010 summer vacation USA Today … to book summer cruises, vacation rentals, and trips to Europe and national parks. Fans of cruising often talk about how easy travel is…
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