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Disney Cruise Line to Expand in Europe, Offer Miami-Based Cruises in 2013

Island Tips — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:52:47 +0000

With its fleet about to expand to four vessels (following next month’s debut of Disney Fantasy ), Disney Cruise Line has just announced a range of new itineraries for 2013, including an expanded portfolio of European itineraries and ports. Check ’em out: …

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Teen sailor Laura Dekker to complete round-the-world voyage today

Island Tips — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:59:45 +0000

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Netherlands , News , Caribbean 16-year old Dutch sailor Laura Dekker will complete her quest to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world today when she arrives back at the island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean . She is expected to make landfall around 3 PM…

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Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Becoming Reality: A First Look

Island Tips — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:33:17 +0000

The lobby of The Walt Disney Theatre onboard Disney’s new cruise ship, Fantasy (Photo Courtesy of Disney Cruise Line ) The 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy cruise ship is under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Budget Travel was invited to see the work…

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Crystal Serenity Rescues Shipwrecked Men on Atlantic

Island Tips — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:48:08 +0000

Did you know there’s such a thing as a race across the Atlantic by rowboat? Totally true, though the rowboats in question are pretty souped-up looking. Anyway, one pair of gents participating in this year’s Atlantic Challenge were struck Tuesday evening by a…

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Windstar Offers Deals on Winter Caribbean/Central America Sailings

Island Tips — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:10:07 +0000

I’m a sucker for ships with sails, even if (as is the case with Windstar) those sails are part-cosmetic, acting more as adjuncts to the engines than as sole propulsion. I’m especially a sucker for sailing ships on balmy, sun-soaked itineraries. And I’m especially especially a sucker for …

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Shore Excursions on Cruises

Island Tips — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:04:43 +0000

Part of the excitement about taking a cruise is visiting different ports, experiencing different cultures and cuisines. In St Thomas I took a beach break and island tour thru Princess Cruise line . We visited Megan’s Beach, which is absolutely gorgeous with its white sand beach. We also?got a?bird’s …

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Onboard the beautiful Ruby Princess

Island Tips — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:08:50 +0000

I just sailed on Ruby Princess from Ft. Lauderdale, visiting St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Turks & Caicos and Princess Cays (their private island). I was pretty excited since this was my first Eastern Caribbean sailing with Princess Cruises . These days…

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$150+ Black Friday Sale at St. Maarten Resort, Save 50%

Island Tips — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:18:20 +0000

Mark your calendars: between November 25-28, you can book a room at the Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten starting from $150 per night – a 50% discount off the hotel’s seasonal rates. You’ll also receive up to $100 in island credit, which can be used at participating restaurants, spas…

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25% Off St. Maarten Hotels, Plus $50 Daily Dining/Activity Credit

Island Tips — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:22:22 +0000

Jet down to the Caribbean this winter to take advantage of serious discounts on St. Maarten hotels. Take your pick from Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Turquoise Shell Inn, Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Princess Heights, and

Windstar Offers Deals on Winter Caribbean Sailings

Island Tips — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:23:14 +0000

Sailing-ship line Windstar has just announced discounts on 24 of its winter Caribbean sailings, beginning December 17 and running through March 17. Reserve by November 15 and you can get a weeklong cruise on some of my favorite ships for as little as $1,599 per person (compared to regular rates that usually start no lower than $…

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