Posts Tagged ‘ cruise-travel ’

Costa Concordia: ‘Demand for cruising still strong despite cruise ship disaster’

January 24, 2012
By Island Tips
Costa Concordia: ‘Demand for cruising still strong despite cruise ship disaster’

According to the UK’s largest online cruise travel agent, the cataclysmic event has not prevented holidaymakers from enquiring about and booking sea voyages.
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Is Transatlantic Cruising Right for You?

January 10, 2012
By Island Tips
Is Transatlantic Cruising Right for You?

I have crossed the Atlantic by cruise ship three times now and loved it every time. Still, it’s not for everyone. Even if you like cruise travel it doesn’t guarantee that you will enjoy a transatlantic crossing. Here are some things to consider when making that decision...
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Up to 75% Off Kid’s Fares on Luxe Small-Ship Adventure Cruises

November 16, 2011
By Island Tips

Looking for a high-adrenaline family getaway on the high seas? Small-ship cruise expert AdventureSmith Explorations has just the ticket (and discounted ones, at that!), with their sweet selection of reduced-rate cruise offerings for the year ahead. The company specializes in high-end adventure cruise travel and works with a bevy of ...
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How to book shore excursions for your cruise vacations

November 7, 2011
By Island Tips

So you've decided you deserve to pamper yourself. You book a cruise vacation and join the millions that savor luxury cruises each year!? After all, one of the advantages of a cruise is that once purchased, you've pretty much got your ...
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It’s hurricane season: What Caribbean cruisers should be aware of.

September 1, 2011
By Island Tips

Many cruiser vacationers aren't aware August is the start of hurricane season on the East Coast and in the Caribbean.? Cruise vacations are usually booked months in advance of the vacation, and news coverage isn't focused on what the weather?might be months...
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Top Four Cruise Travel Tips

August 16, 2011
By Island Tips

Preparing for a cruise vacation can be an exciting time. Whether you are new to cruise travel or this is a return trip on your favorite ship, it is important
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Armchair Cruising with The Contemporary Cruise Book

June 20, 2011
By Island Tips

The Contemporary Cruise by Iwein Maassen is a perfect coffee table book that not only captivates you with it’s stunning photographs but also provides you with plenty of information about the various forms of cruise travel, past and present. The first few pages provide a detailed overview of the ...
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100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

May 12, 2011
By Island Tips

With an abundance of available travel destinations around the world, deciding where to spend your next vacation is not always an easy choice. Through themed destinations pages (including advice on cultural, conscious and cruise travel), helpful charts, and mini-guides to 100 countries from A to Z, National Geographic’s 100 Countries, 5000 Ideas helps you...
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Ten cruise tips for better vacation value that everyone can use

February 19, 2011
By Island Tips
Ten cruise tips for better vacation value that everyone can use

Filed under: Europe , North America , United Kingdom , Canada , United States , Budget Travel , Cruises , Caribbean , Luxury Travel Travelers booking cruise vacations go about it a number of ways. Some click-to-book with a third-party website, others book directly with the cruise line. Some...
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