Cruises

May 16, 2012

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American Queen: Steamboat Revival on the Mississippi

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5 Travel Trends Worth A Quick Read

April 20, 2012

Travel changes all the time and changes us too.

For better or worse, travel never stays the same.

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Where to Find Last Minute Travel Deals

March 24, 2012

Find deals for last minute travel

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Elderhostels' Name Change — and What It Offers for Your Next Vacation

March 7, 2012

Find out what's changed about Elderhostels more than its name.

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Mariah Carey Joins an Elite Group of Celebrities: Cruise Ship Godmothers

March 6, 2012

Mariah Carey became a godmother last week: On March 1, 2012, the superstar christened the new cruise ship, Disney Fantasy, in New York City's Hudson River at a star-studded gala. Mariah Carey joins a list of other female celebrities who have participated in the long-standing maritime tradition of serving as a new cruise ship's godmother by breaking a bottle of wine or champagne against the ship's hull for good luck. Here is a look at Mariah and some other notable choices for cruise ship godmothers:

Mariah Carey, Cruise Ship Godmother of Disney Fantasy

Cat Cora will be the cruise Godmother of the Oceania Riviera

Jennifer Hudson, Cruise Godmother of Disney Dream

Twiggy, Cruise Ship Godmother of the Seabourn Sojourn

Reba McEntire, Cruise Ship Godmother of the Norwegian Epic

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Best Cruise Lines for Adults

March 3, 2012

Is serenity at sea too much to expect from the best cruise lines for adults? No! So if your tolerance for interacting with cartoon characters during meals, sharing a swimming pool with babies and splashing teens, and engaging in drink-till-you're-plastered evenings is low, you need a grownup cruise. These five cruise lines can deliver the kind of experience that makes you glad you're not a kid anymore. 

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Cruising Solo: Finding The Perfect Cruise for Singles over 40

February 21, 2012

Solo Cruising is becoming an attractive alternative to singles cruises.

Cruising solo is becoming an increasingly attraction alternative to singles cruises.

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What’s Your Travel Style?

February 12, 2012

There are five main travel styles, according to Virtuoso travel advisors: Adventurers, Beachgoers, Cruisers, Culture Seekers, and Families. Knowing yours not only can make travel planning easier, it can go a long way toward ensuring that the trip you take is the one that will satisfy you most. Click on the images to learn more about each style and determine which suits you.

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Cruise Safety Lessons From Concordia: An Interview with the Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic