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Azamara Cruises Becomes "Azamara Club Cruises"

Azamara Cruises - the two-ship brand launched in 2007 with the 694-guest Azamara Journey and sister ship Azamara Quest - today became "Azamara Club Cruises," with a newly refined focus, and a series of new attributes designed for upmarket, experienced travelers. "This isn't a strategy of going 'from good to great'," said Azamara Club Cruises President & CEO Larry Pimentel. "This is about taking an already great product and making it exceptional."

Posted on 20/12/09 in
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Families Loving the Love Boats in Alaska

For 2010, Princess Cruises has added a 12-night cruise-tour designed for families including features that are not usually part of the package. Participants will have the opportunity to travel on a jetboat, pan for gold, take an interactive tour of Denali National Park and experience what Alaska is like in the winter.

The ‘Family Fun’ cruise-tour is offered at a 25% discount for all berths, so all members of the family are included in the special pricing.

Posted on 17/11/09 in
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Perking Along at Holland America

Holland America Line beefed up its loyalty club with the Mariner Society Rewards Program, providing on-board discounts while sailing, special rates on select cruises, and reduced or free third and fourth passenger rates when booking future cruises.

Posted on 7/10/09 in
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Royal Protection by Booking Early

Royal Caribbean International is reminding vacationers that they can enjoy the benefits of booking early and the peace of mind of receiving the best advertised prices with the line’s Best Price Guarantee program. By booking early, vacationers have access to a much wider selection of staterooms and availability on their desired departure date. If the guest then finds a lower fare advertised by Royal Caribbean for the same ship, sail-date and stateroom category, they can receive the difference in price as an onboard credit to spend on beverages, cocktails, spa services, specialty dining and other shipboard purchases. Any dollars not spent will be refunded at the conclusion of the cruise.

Posted on 5/10/09 in
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Ship Shape Shopping

Delivering the very best in overall guest experiences is the central motivator behind the design of Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas. When she debuts in December 2009, the most cutting-edge amenities and activities ever seen at sea will be complemented with a variety of retail venues 13 stores, including open-air shopping that cover more than 10,000 square feet. With many products exclusive to Oasis, the shopping experience will be one of a kind in terms of both the items offered and the setting on the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. Guests of all ages and styles will find their retail therapy of choice in outlets that range from children and teen-favored shops to jewelry and duty-free stores for adults.

Posted on 14/9/09 in
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So many choices... Shopping for your cruise

Many people shop for cruise vacations just on a cost basis. Looking only for pricing but overlooking the value and ignoring other essential facts, can make a big difference on your cruise vacation. Each line and cruise ship has its own personality and the

Posted on 17/8/09
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Helpful Airport Websites

So the big day is here, and you’re ready to head to the airport. Here is some helpful information to make your life a bit easier that day. Get your flight's departure time promptly by using Google. All you have to do is type in your airline and flight

Posted on 7/8/09 in
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Networking socially

It’s funny. Networking has always been a social activity: happy hours, cocktail parties and business networking events. But those were in-person, up-close and dressed-to-impress types of events. These days we’re online a lot. And being online is more

Posted on 4/8/09 in
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The Perfect Antidote to Relief Stress

It’s ok to laugh hard enough to become a choking hazard, to tear up a dance floor with moves no one’s ever seen before...

Posted on 24/7/09 in ,
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Carnival Dream Dining Options

Dining options on Carnival Dream, debuting in September, range from a two-level casual eatery featuring a new Italian pasta station and a burrito bar to Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor café and live music venue. In outlining the ship’s food selection,

Posted on 23/7/09 in
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