Celebrity Millennium to Receive $10-Million "Refreshment"

Known for its exceptional style and design, Celebrity Cruises is rolling out a series of new design schemes on Celebrity Millennium during a $10-million refresh this year, beginning during its scheduled drydock period this week.

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Costa Presents a Guinness World Record Event on June 5 with Simultaneous Christening

The countdown has begun to Friday, June 5 when Genoa will be hosting the big event with the joint christening of the Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica, the two new members of the Costa Cruises fleet: this Guinness record breaking event will involve the whole city in a spectacle of light and music dedicated to Italian-made excellence.

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Port of Galveston Awarded $10 Million Grant

The Port of Galveston announced today that it has received a grant of $10 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for port improvements and harbor redevelopment in the Pier 14 – 18 area of the Port. Parts of the Port’s east end were in disrepair and suffered additional damage from Hurricane Ike

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Celebrate Alaska's 50th Anniversary

From the serene Inside Passage to colossal glaciers and magnificent mountain ranges, Alaska cruises provide a vacation filled with adventure, beauty, and excitement. This year, the Great Land is celebrating its golden anniversary of statehood, and cruise lines are offering a choice of more than 40 ships, as well as over 200 shore excursions ranging from active adventure to traditional sightseeing.

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New Ideas for Family Getaways

Years ago, the typical family vacation involved packing up the car and driving to a destination. While this type of getaway is still the vacation of choice for some families, other options-such as cruises, international travel, and all-inclusive resorts-are becoming increasingly popular.

Following are a few ideas for your next family getaway, all of which are designed to eliminate the dreaded question, "are we there yet?"

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Discover New Zealand by Land and by Sea

From friendly, modern cities to vast natural panoramas, New Zealand provides all of the components for a memorable, fun-filled vacation. And because the country's many attractions lie close together, it's possible to tour the whole country in a limited time.

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Seabourn Odyssey Prepares for Maiden Voyage

It won’t be long now! Seabourn Odyssey launches this June, and she looks like she’s almost ready to get going. Many veteran cruisers specifically choose cruises that provide at least a few days at sea. Seabourn Odyssey will be a great choice for the sea-loving cruiser who craves that languorous feeling of lazy leisure. There will be loads of on board activities during those days, including a great game of bridge.

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Celebrity Solstice

Solstice Class accommodations set a new standard in staterooms. To accomplish this, Celebrity brought five women on board to share their insight on what a stateroom should be. As a result, Celebrity has added details that have redefined the stateroom. Some of the innovations that have set the new standard in staterooms include pastel color schemes, modular closet space to accommodate varying lengths of clothing and added storage space for accessories and luggage. In Solstice class bathrooms, showers have glass doors and ledges for easy leg shaving.

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More Options Available for Destination Weddings

Destination weddings, in exotic locales, have become increasingly popular in recent years. In addition to providing picture postcard settings, destination weddings are less stressful and usually less costly than traditional weddings. With many families spread out all over the country, wedding guests routinely fly in for the ceremony. So why not have them meet in a desirable, sunny locale to share the fun and excitement?

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Spotlight on Los Cabos

With nearly 360 days of sunshine each year and unsurpassed natural beauty, Los Cabos is the perfect destination for a fun-filled winter getaway.

Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, and The Tourist Corridor are all part of the municipality of Los Cabos. Each location provides a variety of activities and an ambiance conducive to rest and relaxation.

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Take Advantage of Off-season Bargains in Europe

Envision experiencing life in Europe feeling much more like a local. Picture yourself strolling through charming European villages while breathing in the clear, crisp air of winter or early spring. Then imagine being able to vacation in Europe for up to 20% less than a comparable summer vacation. The recent gains the dollar has made against the euro and the pound have put Europe within reach of budget travelers for the first time in years. And if you opt for escorted tours or independent packages through well-known companies such as Trafalgar and Central Holidays, you’ll realize even more savings.

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What’s New in the World of Cruising

Remember when a cruise ship carrying 1200 guests was considered “big,” and portholes provided the views from you cabin? If it’s been awhile since you’ve been on a cruise, you’ll be amazed by the changes that have taken place over the past few years.

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Intro Spring 2009

With spring nearly here and summer not far behind, now is the perfect time to plan your summer vacation and take advantage of the tremendous values available now. Yes, most of us have had to cut back on spending, but with all the great travel deals available, there's no need to give up your hard-earned vacation.

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Spotlight on Dominica

Less developed than many of the Caribbean Islands, Dominica appeals to adventure seekers and those who appreciate the natural beauty of a tropical rainforest. From the lush mountain peaks rising to almost 5,000 feet to the numerous rivers and waterfalls, Dominica defies Caribbean stereotypes of white sand and swaying palms.

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Celebrate Alaska's 50th Anniversary

From the serene Inside Passage to colossal glaciers and magnificent mountain ranges, Alaska cruises provide a vacation filled with adventure, beauty, and excitement. This year, the Great Land is celebrating its golden anniversary of statehood, and cruise lines are offering a choice of more than 40 ships, as well as over 200 shore excursions ranging from active adventure to traditional sightseeing.

Read more...

New Ideas for Family Getaways

Years ago, the typical family vacation involved packing up the car and driving to a destination. While this type of getaway is still the vacation of choice for some families, other options-such as cruises, international travel, and all-inclusive resorts-are becoming increasingly popular.

Following are a few ideas for your next family getaway, all of which are designed to eliminate the dreaded question, "are we there yet?"

Read more...

Discover New Zealand by Land and by Sea

From friendly, modern cities to vast natural panoramas, New Zealand provides all of the components for a memorable, fun-filled vacation. And because the country's many attractions lie close together, it's possible to tour the whole country in a limited time.

Read more...