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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Caribbean Ports of Call

Honduras expands its cruise offerings, Key West's pink taxis go green, Tobago makes arrivals easier, and more updates from piers across the Caribbean.

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New Celebrity Solstice Breaks Ground on the Future

'Solstice' rethinks the accepted paradigm of contemporary cruise ship design. It's such a departure in feel that Celebrity might have been tempted to name it Celebrity 'Evolution' --…

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5 Great Mediterranean Ports

The eastern Mediterranean is ideal for travel by ship because many great ports are relatively close together -- you can see a lot on a 7- to 14-night itinerary.

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High Kicks, High Notes, and Highly Entertaining Shows on the High Seas

Vegas-style production shows with feather boa-clad show girls are still alive and kicking onboard, but more and more they're being offered with a fresh twist to keep the cruise…

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Adventure Cruises: A Baker's Dozen for Every Taste

The cruise world offers adventure experiences for almost every type, from adrenaline junkies to culture and history hounds. Here's a baker's dozen of great choices, sorted into five…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Two Bills, One Collection Agency -- and Zero Options?

Before our reader books a cruise through Travelocity, her screen goes blank and she loses her reservation. But before long, a collections agency is after her to pay for the missing…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Uh-Oh, My Anniversary Cruise is Sunk

Our reader's 25th anniversary cruise is booked using Marriott award points. But when the hotel chain doesn't renewing its agreement with Carnival, it cancels the cruise. Can it do that?

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The QE2 Sails into the Sunset, Heading East

A series of valedictory voyages that this month saw the venerable 'Queen Elizabeth 2' liner calling for the last time on American ports that she's graced for nearly four decades.

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What the Economy Sours, Cruise Rates Sweeten: Here's What the Experts Think

The good news: Tough times usually mean some good deals are out there. To take advantage of the current buying opportunity, here are some tips from a group of experienced travel agents.

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Art on Board: What Ships Hang When They Want to Look Good

Cruise lines spend millions per ship on art, commissioning works and buying pieces from emerging artists and masters alike. What's it all add up to?

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Princess Reports Passengers' Favorite Alaska Excursions -- and We Report Ours

Princess Cruises has announced the winners of its ninth annual C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards, which recognize Alaska's best shore excursions. We've added our own perspective -- and…

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October's Prize: Win a Cruise for Two to Scandinavia!

Frommers.com and www.goscandinavia.com/citybreaks are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a cruise to Scandinavia! Register now to win this vacation!

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Cruising Carnival Victory to Canada: 10 Tips to Make it Work

With first-time cruisers along for the ride, we had pressure to make this a wonderful debut. So from the start I started trouble-shooting a list of ways to do so from the start.

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Galveston Whacked by Hurricane Ike: Historic Sites Damaged, Port Closed, Ships Rerouted

On September 12-13, Hurricane Ike and its related storm surge hit the Texas port city of Galveston like a hammer, wrecking homes and businesses -- including it's port -- downing trees…

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In the Market for a European Christmas? Paris, London, or the Danube from $949

Plan now to take best advantage of special offers to European Christmas markets and city tours in France, England, Germany, and the Danube River valley.

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Orient Lines Returns with New Ship, New Owner, and New Itineraries

Orient Lines is back from the dead. Old-school amenities, new-school charm, and more of what you can expect from the reborn line.

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Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas" Takes Shape

Fifteen months from now, Royal Caribbean will launch the largest cruise ship at sea, a vessel it hopes will redefine cruising. Here's what you can expect.

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Cruise Ship Show Down: Carnival Vs. Royal Caribbean

Having taken two cruises in July this past summer, our cruiser couldn't help but make endless comparisons. Here's how the 'Victory' and the 'Splendour' stack up in a handful of areas.

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Expert Advice: The Well-Dressed Gambling Cruiser

Our cruise experts log onto their e-mail, pick a topic, and yap until they're blue in the face. Today's topics: on-board casinos, gambling, Frank Sinatra, and what constitutes…

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Top 10 Tips for Going Green on the High Seas

We often hear what the cruise lines are or aren't doing to offer a greener, more conservation-oriented cruise experience. But how are you making a difference? Here are 10 ways you can.

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Do-it-Yourself Family Shore Excursions Along the Mediterranean

Skip a cruise ship's organized shore excursions and go off your own: It's a great way to leave the sheltered vibe of a ship and pretend you're independent travelers not bound by a…

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Booze Cruise: The Best Ports for Top Brewpubs

Traveling is all about getting a taste of things: local culture, local history and customs, local food ... and local beer. How to taste the top pints from Hawaii to Prague.

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11 Ways to Have a Great Meal on Your Next Cruise

Cruise ship food these days is more than pizza, prime rib, and baked Alaska. In the spirit of more is more, alternative restaurants serving specialized cuisine are standard fare…

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Expert Advice: Are Cruises Really So Romantic?

What's romance on a cruise ship, really? Is it like the 'Love Boat' or is it all just gauzy marketing-speak? Frommer's resident cruise experts discuss.

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Giving 7 Cruise Myths the Heave-Ho

Sometimes all the reticent cruiser really needs is a dose of the truth. Here are the cold hard facts behind some nagging cruise myths.