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Heidi Sarna

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Freedom of the Seas: Big as a House, and then Some

A Cadillac Escalade is big. A 24-ounce porterhouse steak is big. Kirstie Ally was really big.But Freedom of the Seas? There's nothing in Webster's to even describe it.Let's just go…

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Where to Go from Home Ports on the East Coast

I'm a New Yorker, so I'm busy and important and don't like to be hassled any more than I already am. Especially now that I'm schlepping two young children everywhere I go. Know what I…

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These Cruises Are Tailored for Tykes, No Kidding

Pizza parties and karaoke seem downright ho-hum when compared to paddling an outrigger canoe or zipping around the BVIs on a ski jet.Options for kids (and the kids themselves) are more…

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New Line easyCruise Promises Little -- and That Might Be a Lot

For most cruise lines, the business model is pretty consistent: keep developing more and better cabin amenities, dining venues, kids programming, and entertainment options, and sail…

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A Day in the Life of a Cruise Line Private Island

Sure, island hopping in the Caribbean and Bahamas sounds exciting and glamorous, but that's not always the case. If you're calling on one of the islands bulging with rivers of humanity…

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Take a Canal Cruise & Barge in on Europe

There are many ways to tour Europe, but very few take you off road and into the countryside. A wonderful alternative to tour buses, ocean liners and trains -- and the crowds and chaos…

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The Early Bird Gets the Cruise . . . Usually

So, you've decided to take a cruise. A cruise to the Caribbean next January. Ahhhh, you can already taste the salty air and smell that suntan oil. You're in the cabin, all snug and…

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Sip the Sweet Life: Sample Luxury Lines on Short-Term Itineraries

Do you dream of moving up the cruise chain, graduating from the big megas to the much smaller and more refined luxury ships? Do you hunger for truly elegant service that harkens back…

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It's Cruise Wave Season: Book Your Cruises Now at Lower Costs for Sailings Throughout the Year

Here's some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar deals may…

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Ring in the New Year with a Cruise Vacation that Fits your Budget

It's that time of year to plan out and book your cruise. We've gathered up the most interesting and affordable itineraries currently available.Crystal Adds Low-Priced Alaska Cruise to…

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It's No Wonder Cruis'n with the Mouse is So Popular

Disney's the big cheese when it comes to family fun. Mickey's two cruise ships, the Wonder and Magic, are especially proficient at offering lots for families to enjoy together -- and a…

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First Look: Valor, Another Carnival Wow'er

Carnival has just spawned another floating tribute to whimsy and wow in the new 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor that debuted in Miami last week. A mirror image of sisters Conquest and…

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Oceans, Rivers and Seas: See 'em All from the Deck of a Ship Inexpensively

Here's some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar deals may…

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Over the Moon at Half Moon Cay

Holland America recently made several enhancements to its private island in the Bahamas, and I checked them out on a trip there last week.

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The Real Cost of Cruising

Initial prices are indeed the lowest they've been in years, but you'll still need to figure in all the extras you can be charged once you're onboard ship.

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Toddlers on Board: The Best Ships for Toting the Tots

What does it take to make a cruise with under-3s reasonably enjoyable? It's no small feat when two isn't always terribly cute.

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A Seachange from Cheap to Cheaper for Upcoming Cruises

October 27, 2004 -- We've rounded up what we believe are the most interesting offers out there: budget-priced deals, luxury lines, discounted steamboat journeys, free airfare and…

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Yo, Ho, Ho, Ho! Hitting the High Seas for the Holidays

October 27, 2004 -- Tis the season to be sailing... There's nothing quite like spending the holidays on the high seas. Even on the newest, splashiest ships, the mood is warm and fuzzy.…

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Cruise Savings: Top Sails for Bottom Prices

October 13, 2004 -- We've cherry-picked the best deals that a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at…

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Ahoy Mickey! What We Like About Disney Cruises

Disney's Wonder and Magic consistently command higher rates than other family-friendly big ship peers, yet sail full week after week. Here's why.

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Vietnam: The New Sea and Be Seen Port

September 23, 2004 --No matter where you go in Southeast Asia you'll see a fascinating mélange of ancient cultures and customs thriving alongside the new. Wildly ornate temples dating…

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Awash in Cruise Bargains

September 24, 2004 -- From short sprints in the Caribbean to long hauls in South America and Alaska, here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising…

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Libya: The Latest "It" Port

The first cruiselines begin visiting this fall. There's no doubt that Libya is back on the tourist map. We tell you how to get there.

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A Reef of Reductions on Cruises for the Fall & Winter

August 25, 2004 -- As usual, we've rounded up the best deals and specials currently available from major travel agencies, including transatlantic crossings from $1,399 that include…

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Frommer's Review: Voyager of the Seas Aims to Please

Heidi Sarna takes her two-year-old twins along in this in-depth look.