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Lori Rackl

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First Look at Oceania Allura: A Fresh Spin on Familiar Flavors

In mid-July, Oceania Cruises’ Allura said arrivederci for the first time to its birthplace in Genoa, Italy, and sailed around the coast of the boot-shaped peninsula to get to…

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The New Victory Cruise Lines Sails the Great Lakes: How Improved Are Its ‘New’ Ships?

A major player in Great Lakes cruising went away. Now, it’s back.And while there’s still some room for improvement, the new Victory Cruise Lines is largely better than before. Victory…

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Save Money by Cruising the Mediterranean During ‘Quiet Season’

Winter is shaping up to be the new summer when it comes to Mediterranean cruises.Instead of deploying all of their ships to the Caribbean and other balmy destinations when the weather…