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Surprise! These Ships Are Infinitely Superior, and Certainly Cheaper, Than a Standard Alaska Cruise
Posted on 02/23/2017, 7:00 PM
The 11 passenger ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System, each pursuing a different itinerary among up to 35 communities starting in Bellingham, Washington, are an authentic alternative to noisy and overpriced mainstream cruises....
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The Travel Press is Reporting the 'Trump Slump,' a Devastating Drop in Tourism to the United States
Posted on 02/20/2017, 9:00 PM
Experts across the travel industry are warning that masses of tourists are being scared away from visiting the United States, and the loss of tourism jobs could be devastating....
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Oprah Leads the Charge of Lifestyle Brands at Sea
Posted on 02/11/2017, 7:15 AM
A New Era in Partnerships for Cruise Lines Could Mean Different Types of Cruises...
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The New Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Is Overwhelmed with Interest
Posted on 01/25/2017, 7:00 PM
It's such a remarkable attraction that it has been packed with more visitors than it expected, so if you want to go, you'll need to plan ahead....
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Looking for a Caribbean Vacation? Here’s a Tweetlike Appraisal of 11 Islands, Less Than 140 Characters Apiece
Posted on 01/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Which Caribbean island is the best? Arthur Frommer boils the major ones down to what to see and do on each one....
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Forthcoming Decisions by Trump May Have a Major, and Not Always Favorable, Impact on the U.S. Travel Industry
Posted on 01/07/2017, 7:00 PM
Your right to travel has always been intertwined with political affairs, and this moment in American history poses more questions about the future of travel than most....
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Carnival's New "Ocean Medallions" Track Every Move—And Make Spending Thoughtless
Posted on 01/05/2017, 1:45 PM
Inspired by Disney's controversial MagicBand system, the largest cruise line company in the world launches new disks that will track guests' every whim and move....
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The U.S. Dollar Continues to Soar Against Virtually Every Foreign Currency, Cutting the Cost of Rooms and Meals Abroad
Posted on 12/28/2016, 7:00 PM
There's an update to changes in the world currency markets, and the news is excellent for travelers considering a vacation abroad this year....
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Despite Fierce Opposition from U.S. Air Carriers, Norwegian Air Has Received Permission to Radically Slash Airfares Across the Atlantic
Posted on 12/22/2016, 9:15 AM
Norwegian Air is about to introduce some healthy competition on transatlantic flights, making travel a lot easier and cheaper for many more Americans....
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Will He or Won't He? Trump Has Not Withdrawn His Threat to Forbid Travel to Cuba
Posted on 12/14/2016, 5:30 PM
American cruise lines are preparing to enter the Cuban market with force, but will politics quash the budding potential for new jobs, new revenue, and new explorations?...