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There’s never been a better time to enjoy luxury cruises

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips

With?so many new and refurbuished luxury cruise ships, today's traveler has many choices and can afford to be picky. The newest cruise ships offer larger and more comfortable staterooms with the latest amenities, the best in onboard cuisine and alternative dining choices, onboard activities ...
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Crystal Adds Chinese Comfort Food Option on Crystal Serenity

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips

As someone who complains at least weekly that, for the first time in his life, I don't live within easy walking distance of a Chinese take-out restaurant, this news made me smile: This month, luxury line Crystal Cruises is debuting a casual “Chinese Comfort Food” dinner option aboard the...
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Cruise report on Crystal Symphony

January 9, 2012
By Island Tips

What a lovely ship Crysta l Symphony is! We boarded in Los Angeles and took off to what would be an amazing voyage, full of new friends, music and laughter!? The Crystal Symphony is a bit smaller than the Crystal Serenity, and just as ...
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Crystal Cruises: Among the best of luxury Mediterranean cruises

January 6, 2012
By Island Tips

I did not think Crystal Cruises could get any better! This was my sixth cruise with Crystal, and the new refurbishments on Crystal Serenity were?incredible. The beds in the staterooms were amazing and so comfortable. The entertainment and food was excellent. It is the epitomy of?the best luxury cruise ...
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Set Sail to Rio’s Carnival w/New Crystal Cruises Itinerary

December 15, 2011
By Island Tips

Make way for some revelry à la Rio during the annual Carnival celebration, courtesy of Crystal Cruises’ brand-new “Samba Serenade” sailing, set to embark on February 20. The luxury cruise line’s 12-night itinerary debut will feature five maiden calls in Brazil ...
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Luxury ship rescues elite rowers in Atlantic

December 14, 2011
By USA Today

Crystal Cruises' 1,080-passenger Crystal Serenity brought the two racers on board.
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Bye-Bye Regis, Welcome to Your Stateroom

November 18, 2011
By Island Tips

Well, we won't have Regis Philbin to kick around anymore. Today, the longtime co-host of TV's Live with Regis and Kelly signed off for the last time after a career that brought him five Emmy awards and the Guinness World...
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What’s your take on volunteering while on cruise vacations?

November 10, 2011
By Island Tips

So you've worked hard to treat yourself to a vacation on a luxury cruise ship, and the cruise line offers you the opportunity to volunteer your time while in?port to spend time on a charitable or philanthropic cause.?Totally optional of course.?You may have the option of distributing food, teaching kids, ...
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James Carville, Mary Matalin to headline luxury cruise

November 10, 2011
By USA Today

The famed political duo have signed on to headline a Crystal Cruises sailing.
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Crystal Cruises is a Mac, Not a PC

October 26, 2011
By Island Tips
Crystal Cruises is a Mac, Not a PC

It's not secret that cruise ships in these modern times are equipped with internet—even with WiFi in staterooms. What is a secret are the exorbitant rates you'll be paying to access it, as the network is satellite-based and designed to even reach you in the middle of the ...
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