Latest news from the wreck of Costa Concordia, lying on her side off the island of Giglio, Italy, after a wreck that appears to have been caused by hubris. Another body was recovered today, bringing the official losses to 16. At least 17 others remain...
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Costa Concordia Update: More Victims, More Blame, More Mess
Why Now is the Best Time to Take a Cruise
TravelingMamas.com sends thoughts and prayers to the crew and passengers involved in the Costa Concordia accident. For recent updates from Costa Cruises, visit the official site. I was looking at the itinerary for the Carnival Breeze, set to launch in June of this ...
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Money, banking, foreign exchange of Brazil
The currency of Brazil is the real. Its rate is quite fluctuating, but mid-2011, this gives approximately: R 1 = € 0.45 or € 1 = 2.25 Rls. To have reais, two solutions: change or withdrawal by card at ATMs, many in the country. - To change, we strongly recommend to visit ...
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Rebajas / Sales 2012 in Lanzarote
The sales (rebajas) officially start in the Canary Islands on Saturday 7th January 2012 and run until 7th March, according to the notice from the Department of Employment, Trade and Industry published in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (BOC). The dates are the same...
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The Search For Margaret Holt Continues In Lanzarote
There has been a confirmed sighting of Margaret in Famara last Friday at 1130 AM. The person who spent time with her was able to describe a distinguishing feature. Her son in law, Ben Riley, has traced a route he feels she would ...
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Visiting Meryemana, the Virgin Mary’s Home
Many of the stops on a Turkey and Greece cruise have more to do with ancient Greek and Roman cultures than Christianity, but Meryemana, or the House of the Virgin, is an exception. Local legend tells that this house, now a church, is the place Mary...
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[Contest] Win 2 Tickets to the Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Cocktail Cruise
Raise a glass on the stroke of midnight, aboard the all-inclusive New Year's Eve cruise for a glittering night on the Sydney Harbour as Sydney hosts the biggest party of the year! Celebrate on board the Bella Vista and be a part of the New Year's Eve...
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Special Events for 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Pearl Harbor is always a special place to visit when you’re on Oahu. This December 7th will be even more extraordinary as it’s the 70th anniversary of the famous attack. Though December 7th is the official Pearl Harbor Day, special events are planned from December 2 – 8 for this 7oth Pearl Harbor...
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National Cruise Vacation Week 2011: The World’s Largest Cruise Sale
National Cruise Vacation week is October 17th – 23rd. During this time, you will see offers from just about every cruise line. It’s a great time to book. We’ll post all available offers a few days ...
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Aloha Friday Photo: Flowers & Diamond Edition
Mahalo to Selene Betzer Mcbee for sharing this lovely photo that he took on her vacation in August. I love the way she’s framed Diamond Head crater with the greenery and flowers of the tree in the foreground. I had noticed this same type of tree blooming while we were just in Maui....
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