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A Whale of a Winter's Tale, Just $43 Per Night

Who knew? For more than a decade, humpback and fin whales have been making the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay an annualwinter retreat. Until now, the thousands of visitors who go to this…

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Costa Cruising the Caribbean at $900 Savings

The Costa Cruise Line people are eager to fill up their cabins this December, particularly on a ship sailing on December 1, 8 and 15, 2002. On these voyages, ocean view cabins have…

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Such a Deal! 75% Off on QE2

If you hurry, you can get the kind of deal we're famous for reporting here, up to 75% off on the fabulous QE2, sailing October 30, just 2 weeks from now. Moment's Notice, about which…

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You’ll Enjoy a Norwegian Yule, All at Sea

Tired of the usual Christmas celebrations? You can be the first on your block (maybe in your town) to observe that time of year aboard a Norwegian Coastal Voyage ship, for as little as…

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Goofy Prices for Mickey Mouse Cruises

If you book early, you're likely to get one of the incredible rates being offered now for winter cruises on Disney Cruise Lines. The three-night cruises start at just $419 per adult,…

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The Rebirth of Two Renaissance Ships Opens Up Introductory South Seas Cruises From $799

As former patrons of the Renaissance ships, which we have praised highly over the years, mourn the line's passing, there is a bit of good news. Princess Cruises has purchased two…

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Slow Boat in China From $131 Per Day

Taking the boat to China, slow or otherwise, is next to impossible these days, unless you go by freighter. But inside the world's most populous nation, it's a cinch, especially when…

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$100 Off For Our Readers on a Mediterranean Cruise in November

We enjoy being nice to our readers whenever we can, and now comes along Troy Tours, a Los Angeles firm we have recommended before, to help us. They say they will give a discount of…

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Celebrate Cooler Autumn on the Mediterranean

Europe has had a bad summer, what with the heat, then the floods and (what do you get when you put those two together?) the humidity. But October and November will be much cooler, with…

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Inaugural Wine Cruise Along the Eastern Seaboard

For the first time ever, the Arabella, a well-loved 160-foot sailing cruise yacht, will have a wine tasting trip, where you can sip from the offered categories, comment on the wine's…

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This Just In: Half-off for Colorful Fall Cruises

If you act now, you can enjoy an inexpensive buy-one, get-one-free opportunity with Regal Cruises out of New York. Prices start as low as $848 for the first ticket, nothing (except…

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Splurge Worthy: Discounted Luxury South American Cruise, plus Free Air

Seabourne Cruiseline, purveyors of swanktastic voyages, is cutting prices up to 35% for those who book early on two cruises in 2003--and throwing in the plane ride. Both trips are on…

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Future Fall Foliage Cruises Through Eyepopping New England and Atlantic Canada

The 2002 fall foliage season isn't even here yet, but Princess Cruises is asking you to start booking for the 2003 season--the sheer popularity of these New England and Canadian…

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Baltic Sea Elegance (And at a Discount)

The phrase "Baltic Elegance" is not an oxymoron, certainly not to discerning travelers who know how elegant the Swedescan be and just how scenic the Baltic is along its coastline and…

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Leading Web Sites for Cruise Planning

We point out the best the Web has to offer for planning your cruise online.

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Now It's Istanbul (not Constantinople): All-Inclusive from $699

There is something about Turkey that is infinitely irresistible, with its gorgeous blend of ancient tradition, exotic history, modern outlook--and affordability. So it's no wonder that…

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Exotic and Unusual Greenland for a Little Over a Week and Under Two Grand

Type in "Greenland Tourism" on your Internet search engine, and you won't find much put there since about 2000, certainly very little about affordable travel. But forget surfing the…

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Bargain Cruises Departing from a Baker's Dozen of Cities

There was a terrific response to deals from Cruise Direct that we recommended in an article we published on this site a few weeks back. So we asked them to research similar deals from…

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Yangtze River Cruises Now with an Extra Day & Night at No Extra Cost, Plus a Chance to See the Three Gorges Before They Disappear

The Old China Hand, a term invented by the British press for retired colonels and civil servants back in London from the "Far East," was wont to complain about newfangled innovations.…

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Cruise Regally to Canada & New England From $499

Residents of and near the Big Apple are used to the marvelous Regal Cruise deals out of New York City in summer and fall, starting for one-night cruises to nowhere at just $137,…

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Tips for a Family Cruise

A quick list of useful tips that will make your time on the sea safer and happier.

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CityPass Values Passed on to You For a Minimal Fee, Good for Seven U.S. Cities

The CityPass people have been around for several years now in the USA, with an admirable money-saving system for seven US cities, offering discounts and...passes. For example, the…

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Quiz Time: Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Alaskan Cruise

Everything you should consider before making that final decision.

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Cruises for Single Travelers

Cruises are a great way for singles to travel. You never need to worry about dining alone, and some ships even host parties or other social events to help you find other singles.

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Cruisetours: The Best of Both Worlds for Cruising Alaska

Itineraries for the various cruisetours available in Alaska are explained.