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The American Queen: A Steamboat Revival on the Mississippi River

A voyage on the largest steamboat in the world offers a unique river cruising experience.

By: Irene S. Levine
May 16, 2012
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American Queen SteamboatSource: Jerome Levine

American Queen, docked at the port in Louisville, Kentucky.

American Queen: Steamboat Revival on the Mississippi
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5 Travel Trends Worth A Quick Read

For better or worse, travel never stays the same. Read some tidbits from this week’s travel news.

By: Irene S. Levine
April 20, 2012
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The face of travel is always changing.

For better or worse, travel never stays the same.
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Where to Find Last Minute Travel Deals

Escape from the Everyday with a Last Minute Travel Deal

By: Susan Breslow
March 24, 2012
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Getting away, even for a little while and at the last minute, can do wonders for a relationship.

Find deals for last minute travel
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Elderhostels' Name Change — and What It Offers for Your Next Vacation

Forty-year-old Elderhostels has changed its name to Road Scholars

By: Susan Breslow
March 7, 2012
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Imagine spending your next vacation touring France by bike and barge in the company of Road Scholars.

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

Here is a look at Mariah Carey and the new crop of celebrity cruise ship godmothers.

By: Irene S. Levine
March 6, 2012
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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

Know the best cruise lines for grownups before you book your next vacation.

By: Susan Breslow
March 3, 2012
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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

Cruising solo is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to singles cruises for many travelers.

By: Irene S. Levine
February 21, 2012
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Solo Cruising is becoming an attractive alternative to singles cruises.Source: Norwegian Cruise Lines

The Studio Cabins accommodate solo cruisers on the Norwegian Epic.

Cruising solo is becoming an increasingly attraction alternative to singles cruises.
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What’s Your Travel Style?

Know Your Travel Style to Find a Vacation That Suits You

By: Susan Breslow
February 12, 2012
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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

A veteran cruise observer answers questions about cruise safety and governance in light of the Concordia tragedy.

By: Irene S. Levine
January 20, 2012
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The Costa Concordia hit rock off the coast of Tuscany on January 13, 2012.Source: Getty Images

Search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors. More than four thousand people were on board the Costa Concordia when the ship hit a rock off the Tuscan coast on January 13, 2012.

The Concordia tragedy raises cruise safety questions that need to be addressed by the courts, regulating bodies, consumer advocates, and the cruise industry.
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Lessons from the Costa Concordia

How to survive a shipwreck and other calamities

By: Irene Zutell
January 18, 2012
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The Costa ConcordiaSource: Getty Images

The Costa Concordia

What we've learned from the Costa Concordia: How to Prepare for a Disaster.
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