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Get Nested in a Sonesta with Worldwide Discounts

November 12, 2003 -- The Sonesta Hotels (tel. 800/SONESTA; www.sonesta.com) chain is a pretty exclusive bunch of properties, so it's quite something when they offer rates as low as $99…

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Cruisin' Through History in the Pacific Northwest

October 29, 2003 - The U.S. is currently underway with a three-year-long commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary of Lewis and Clark's sweeping exploration of the North American…

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See a US City From a New Perspective: The Water

The nation is full of these unsung ferries, humble community means of transport that are hidden treasures for tourists: they get you somewhere interesting, with a bunch of locals, in a…

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All Plans on Deck: The Latest Cruise News

Don't drink and climb on this excursion; kids get schooled on Celebrity; and The World can be yours in this week's roundup of the latest from inside the cruise industry.

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Norwegian Cruise Line

It's currently among the most innovative of the mainstream lines, making its mark with an always-casual onboard atmosphere, an almost ridiculous number of dining options and more, like…

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Cruise News: A Dizzying Array of the Latest Industry Information

The newest, biggest ship is bested before it sets sail; NYC is becoming increasingly popular as a homeport; acupuncture and wholistic medicine are added to a cruiseline's offerings;…

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Everything Old Is New Again at Royal Caribbean and Carnival

What do you do when you're sick of your wardrobe? You call in five gay guys to consult on a new one, right? That's sort of what Royal Caribbean and Carnival have done with their older…

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Safety at Sea in the New World (Dis)Order

The cruise lines, port authorities, and the U.S. Coast Guard have all been tackling the safety issues and have implemented several new security measures designed to keep cruisers safe…

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More Adventure Packages: A Budget Tour in Ancient Egypt and a Humanitarian Expedition Through Thailand

September 15, 2003 -- Who are you today: a big-hearted caretaker or the one in need of some TLC? If you not quite sure, just flip the coin and choose between two very different, yet…

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Hello, Dalai Lama: Exotic Asia and the Subcontinent by Rail, Boat and Plane

September 8, 2003 -- As our planet grows into a truly global village, it becomes increasingly difficult to find the undiscovered, rarely-scene or truly exotic. (Face it -- someone has…

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Savings at Sea: What the Online Sellers Are Offering

September 5, 2003 -- Here are some of the best deals the major online sellers are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Holland America Line

We take a look at one of the leading premium cruise operators, offering outstanding service and dining aboard mostly traditional-feeling ships, and for a lower price than you'd think,…

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All the News Afloat: Current Cruise Industry Happenings

We've got the latest on a trial run for a new Costa ship, educational excursions in design and a recurrence of an illness driving a cruise back to port.

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He's the Professor, You're Gilligan: Cruise Line Lecture Programs

Expand your horizons mentally. We've got an exhaustive roster of the celebrities, intellectuals, politicos and more who'll be speaking on cruises through 2004.

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Radisson Seven Seas to Sell Beloved Song of Flower

Hurry! You've got only until October 15 to enjoy a European cruise on this luxe liner.

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Pyramid Scheme: A Sand Dune of Packages to Exotic Egypt

August 20, 2003 -- The folks at Friendly Planet say they haven't seen prices to Egypt as low as this in the 22 years they've been operating tours there. "This" is a package costing…

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Cruise News: Lawsuits and Bibs on the High Seas

Matt Hannafin reports on Celebrity's suit over cancellations caused by problems with some ships' propulsion systems and two new dining programs for children.

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Holland America Takes Delivery of Oosterdam

It's been a busy month for European shipyards, and now Holland America is getting in on the action with the Oosterdam.

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NCL's Norway to Be Laid Up Indefinitely

The future is uncertain for Norwegian Cruise Line's classic SS Norway, following a May 25 boiler room accident and continuing difficulties with repairs.

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Catch a Fast Plane to China & Stay, From $599

July 11, 2003 -- There seem to be so many great deals to China right now that even we are having trouble keeping up, though it seems our fellow travelers still are eager for more of…

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Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Norway Sailings

An onboard tragedy has forced NCL to scrap additional cruises through September. Here's what you need to know.

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Booking Cruises Online: Who Offers What?

Matt Hannafin and Heidi Sarna explain how to book your cruise online -- and tell you what companies you can trust.

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Midsummer Night's Dream: Skip Around Scandinavia Where the Sun Shines Day and Night

June 4, 2003 -- Do blondes have more fun? Head to the land of the midnight sun to find out for yourself with some surprisingly affordable land-only packages for five-nights in…

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Royal Wedding: Imperial Majesty Purchases Regal Empress

The Empress gets a second chance, and disgruntled Regal customers get a refund center.

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Accident Aboard NCL's Norway Kills Six Crew, Line Cancels Cruises

A May 25 boiler room accident aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's venerable Norway resulted in the deaths of six crewmembers and the cancellation of June sailings.