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Cruise the Shores & Walk the Lands Where Gods Once Roamed

August 10, 2004 -- Turkey and Greece share the gorgeous Mediterranean and Aegean seas: marvelous coastlines, little islands dotted with sandy beaches, whitewashed villages, and…

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Caribbean, Transatlantic, Alaskan and Coastal Pacific Cruises on the Cheap

July 21, 2004 -- Here are 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 Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.…

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Cruise News: Legends Afloat and Legends Aboard

Frommer's keeps you updated on the latest happenings on the high seas, from the restoration of a legendary ship to regaling with legendary players.

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Top Ten Reasons to Sail NCL's New Hawaii Cruises

Last week, NCL started cruising Hawaii in an American-flagged ship. We tell you why, and why not, to climb aboard.

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Gay Travel Hits the Mainstream

July 16, 2004 -- As the world's first company created for gay travel celebrates its 32nd birthday this year, the city of Philadelphia became the first destination in the world to…

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Seven Miles on the Erie Canal: Rambling in Rochester

Thick-leaved trees bend over the Erie Canal nowadays, making it look more like a Louisiana byway than the avenue of industry it once was. Villages cling to the canal's cozy sides, and…

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Bigger Ships Bound for Bermuda Shorts and Pink Sand

In Bermuda, you don't have the throngs that routinely descend on the Caribbean ports of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Nassau and St. Thomas. But that's about to change.

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Making Waves: The New Happenings in Cruising

In the latest cruise news, Frommer's lets you in on the newest entertainment, line changes, and the best ships with Internet connectivity.

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Spas at Sea: Reveling in Relaxation

Cruise ship spas are all the rage these days. A ship's spa is now as vital as its buffet line, craps table and showgirls. Cruise line execs and designers are well aware that spas are…

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Frommer's Cruise News: "Insure" to Please

With this installment, learn what makes Sophia Loren so 'god-'ly, look for better staterooms, discover upgrade excursions, and more.

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Stowaway-type Steals: Cabins on the Cheap

June 23, 2004 -- Here are the best deals advertised by a handful of major travel agencies this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar…

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Explore the Bottom of the World by Boat and on Foot

June 16, 2004 -- Have you ever looked at a picture of the earth with the South Pole at the bottom and the North Pole at the top? Frommer's will leave it that way, and refer to…

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Big Ships with Little Ship Itineraries

Well-worn routes are fine for new cruisers who haven't seen the same handful of Caribbean ports before or for those who could care less where the ship's going. But for veterans who…

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Cruising by Cargo Ship: Like a Hope & Crosby Picture Minus Dorothy Lamour

It's a special niche for travelers with the time and temperament to sail long itineraries -- anywhere from a few weeks to several months -- and who don't mind doing without the…

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Anchors Aweigh: The Latest News on All That's Cruise

We've got seven pithy items to keep you up to date on the latest happenings across the cruise industry. Get the skinny on new low-carb menus, take advantage of Amtrak's rail and cruise…

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Royal Caribbean's Big Month: Something Old, Something New, Something Baltimore & Something with a View

It's been a busy couple of weeks in Royal Caribbean land, with the debut of new ships and new ports and the refurbishment of two old warhorses.

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The New Queen Mary 2 Quietly Courts Kids

Who knew? It turns out that the new 2,620-passenger Queen Mary 2, which just made her grand debut in NYC a few weeks ago, is a great ship for families with children.

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Paddle, Ride, Run or Sail Your Way Through Canada

May 6, 2004 -- Canada is one big country, and despite its massively small capita-per-square-mile ratio, it's amazingly diverse in attractions and activities, especially as temperatures…

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Liner Insider: What's Happening in the Cruise Industry

Ports keep growing to contend with swelling numbers of passengers, itineraries are reconfigured and new health trends continue to enliven the cruise industry. We report on it all in…

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Carnival & NCL Ink Port Deal with New York

Riding the wave of ever-increasing number of passengers, New York looks to create a berth in Brooklyn and renovate its existing passenger terminals.

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Caribbean Princess Makes a Splash

Cruise expert Heidi Sarna examines the new ocean liner from stem to stern.

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New Princess Vessel Shines on Inaugural Sailings

Princess is on a roll. Just one year after it scored big with the beautiful Coral Princess and Island Princess, the Love Boat line has topped itself by launching one of the best new…

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Don't Miss the Boat with the Latest Cruise News

Carriers switch out ships on now and future rosters, cruises waaaay down under to Antartica, engine trouble for the Norwegian Star and more in this cruise news roundup.

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Can I Sea Some ID? The ABCs of Cruise Line Age Policies

If you happen to be a civilized teen looking to cruise solo with a friend or two, you're basically out of luck. Here are the age policies of the major lines.

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Celebrity Evolves on New Galapagos Sailings

Celebrity Cruises' new adventure-travel program features small expedition ships and unusual land add-ons. It's a far cry from Celebrity's normal ecological niche in the megaship world,…