Web Design Agency, Bayshore Solutions, Launches New Carnival...

Bayshore Solutions, an award winning web design, development and digital marketing agency, is pleased to announce the launch of two Carnival Corporation & PLC destination websites for Mahogany Bay on Roatan Island and Grand Turk in the Turks & Caicos.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/513023

the Perfect Gentlemen Returns to The Grove for One Night Only Tonight

By popular demand, THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN is returning to The Grove for one night only tonight August 31 at 8:00 p.m. THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN provide a blend of harmony and humor, that harkens back to the days of Vaudeville.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/THE-PERFECT-GENTLEMEN-Returns-to-The-Grove-for-One-Night-Only-Today-20130830

Cunard announces new world voyages for 2015

Cunard announces new world voyages for 2015 on USAToday.com: Passengers will have multiple chances to circle the globe in 2015 when Cunard Line celebrates its 175th anniversary with several circumnavigation voyages.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/30/cunard-world-voyage/2737357/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Celebrity Cruises to offer record number of departures from Los Angeles

Some savvy seafarers like to jump right a ship and avoid the pitfalls of flying, which often include having to leave a day early and overnight in a hotel, hassling with luggage in airports and at security checks and packing lighter than they might like.

http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrity-cruises-to-offer-record-number-of-departures-from-los-angeles

Royal Caribbean to sail second ship from Tampa

Royal Caribbean International is sending a second ship to Tampa for the winter season that starts in mid-November 2014.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/30/3596609/royal-caribbean-to-sail-second.html

3 Media Stocks in Focus: Disney's Strong Showing, CBS Ups Its Rhetoric, Viacom's New Deal

Walt Disney Co. : Disney's Monsters University broke the $700 million threshold for global box office receipts as the Pixar movie continues to show consistent popularity in varied markets.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/3-media-stocks-in-focus-disneys-strong-showing-cbs-ups-its-rhetoric-viacoms-new-deal.html/

What not to pack for a cruise

... bats, skateboards and surfboards. Leave your martial arts gear at home. No handcuffs allowed either. Carnival Cruise Lines has a long list of prohibited items, among them shoes with wheels and "telescopic or regular batons." Three years ago, ...

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/what-not-to-pack-on-a-cruise/2737271/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Foodies can dig into culinary cruises

Cruises and cuisine have always gone together, particularly during food and wine themed voyages.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/fl-travel-cruise-briefs-090113-20130830,0,4365442.story

Rudy Foundation to Host Life is a Cabaret Benefit, 9/22

Known for its commitment to supporting young individuals in their talented pursuits, Rudy Foundation is proud to announce its new fundraising program for the arts, MUSICAL FUSION FUNDRAISERS .

http://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Rudy-Foundation-to-Host-LIFE-IS-A-CABARET-Benefit-922-20130830

Passengers Can Sue Cruise Lines for Crimes Aboard Ship

The companies posted the data voluntarily in response to criticisms that there was no good source of crime data, and in advance of potential federal legislation that would mandate that the statistics be made public.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/passengers-can-sue-cruise-lines-for-crim-93768/

Cruise company drops Fairbanks rail in revamped schedule

Cruise tour passengers going to Fairbanks will not be riding a Holland America Princess train to the city next summer.

http://www.alaskajournal.com/Alaska-Journal-of-Commerce/September-Issue-1-2013/Cruise-company-drops-Fairbanks-rail-in-revamped-schedule/

Cruisin' for a Carnival reunion or content to explore calmer waters?

... its treatment of the Port City. But with the Port of Mobile's ability to accommodate ships from only three cruise lines currently running Caribbean routes, the fact remains Carnival has the same one-in-three shot of resuming service here as ...

http://blog.al.com/live/2013/08/cruisin_for_a_carnival_reunion.html

Canceled Cruises Mean Lost Revenue for Juneau

The Juneau port director says the cancellation of visits to Juneau by a Celebrity Cruises ship will cost the municipality significant dollars.

http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Canceled-Cruises-Mean-Lost-Revenue-for-Juneau-221808171.html

Champagne Wishes and Chocolate dreams come true Beverly Hills Style

The Beverly Hills Wine & Food Festival confirms dates and sponsors for the next episode of fun and extravagance in the city known for being the western world's seat of opulence.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11063790.htm

CEO Pay Watch: Dan Hanrahan, Regis Corp.

Note: Hanrahan was recruited from Celebrity Cruises last year to become CEO of the struggling hair salon company.

http://www.startribune.com/business/221801741.html

Mystery cruise line testing Mobile's waters, studying city's growth potential

... he said. Randel serves on the city's task force to help resurrect Mobile's cruise traffic since Carnival Cruise Lines exited the market in October 2011. AL.com/Press-Register confirmed Thursday an unnamed cruise line has requested more specific ...

http://blog.al.com/live/2013/08/mystery_cruise_line_testing_mo.html

12th anniversary of 9/11 brings BroadwayGlobal must see play '110 Stories'

We will never forget where we were on 9/11 /2001 . I myself was a Flight Attendant living in NYC.

http://www.examiner.com/article/12th-anniversary-of-9-11-brings-broadwayglobal-must-see-play-110-stories?cid=rss

Big Lots advances despite lowered 2013 guidance

Big Lots reports Q2 adjusted EPS 31c, consensus 24c Reports Q2 revenue $1.23B, consensus $1.23B.

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/BIG;DLTR;DGid1881290/BIG;DLTR;DG-Big-Lots-advances-despite-lowered--guidance--

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Azamara Revamp Loyalty Programs

... , Celebrity Cruises , and Royal Caribbean . MyCruise Rewards allows members to redeem points on all three cruise lines - no matter which co-branded credit card (Azamara, Celebrity, or Royal Caribbean) the traveler earned the points through. MyCruise ...

http://www.fodors.com/news/royal-caribbean-celebrity-azamara-revamp-loyalty-programs-7080.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Blog%3A+fodors%2Ftravel-news+%28News%3A+Fodor%27s+Travel+News%29

's most read stories this week...

The most-read stories on just-style this week include the Walt Disney Company's decision to phase out sourcing from Pakistan, VF to introduce three innovation centres, and garment and footwear workers in Cambodia are now paid higher wages.

http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id118930.aspx?

Baseball legend offers pitching advice to Celebrity CEO

Baseball legend offers pitching advice to Celebrity CEO on USAToday.com: Celebrity Cruises, eager to promote its partnership with the Boston Red Sox, scheduled line president and CEO Michael Bayley to throw out the first pitch before the team's game ... (more)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/30/celebrity-ceo-red-sox-first-pitch/2736879/

Royal Caribbean to deploy second ship to Tampa

Royal Caribbean International plans to deploy cruise ship Vision of the Seas at the Port of Tampa beginning in fall 2014, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2013/08/30/royal-caribbean-to-deploy-second-ship.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_southflorida+%28South+Florida+Business+Journal%29

Royal Caribbean will send second cruise ship to Port of Tampa in 2014

Royal Caribbean International announced Thursday that it will expand its cruise offerings out of the Port of Tampa next year when a second ship, the Vision of the Seas , begins trips to the Caribbean.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/tourism/royal-caribbean-will-send-second-cruise-ship-to-port-of-tampa-in-2014/2138987

High Number of Sexual Assaults Occurring on Cruise Ships and...

Attorney Sean M. Cleary is concerned regarding the occurrence of rapes and sexual assaults on cruise ships and gives out advice on how to be aware and prevent these crimes.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/cruise-ships/sexual-physical-assaults/prweb11049408.htm

Windstar Cruises to Renovate Staterooms

We have a company-wide commitment to ensuring our yachts are constantly evolving to give our guests the best luxury experience possible.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11075726.htm

Stuart Hawkins Appointed Senior Vice President, Health, Environment,...

We're so pleased that Stuart is taking on this important new role. He'll be working closely with our fleet operations team to make sure that all of our ships are meeting the highest standards to provide a safe and secure environment for our passengers.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Princess-Cruises/Stuart-Hawkins/prweb11067986.htm

State Department, PortMiami to cooperate on Caribbean security issues

To place a Death Notice, please call 305-376-8901 or email obit@miamiherald.com .

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/28/3592285/state-department-portmiami-to.html

Celebrity Millennium to return to service Sept. 22

Celebrity Cruises will replace the problematic propulsion motor on Celebrity Millennium, a fix that will allow the ship to return to service on Sept.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/29/3594339/celebrity-millennium-to-return.html

Why downtown Miami needs Burger King headquarters

Downtown Miami is the business heart of South Florida, but is sorely lacking when it comes to major corporations.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2013/08/why-downtown-miami-needs-burger-king.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_southflorida+%28South+Florida+Business+Journal%29

Why downtown Miami needs Burger King headquarters

The Omni building is owned by Genting Group, which also has the former site of the Miami Herald next door.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2013/08/why-downtown-miami-needs-burger-king.html?iana=ind_cre

Trudi_B updated As a teenager, Nicole Walker announced to a friend...

As a teenager, Nicole Walker announced to a friend that she wanted to work at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

http://www.westburyontrympeople.co.uk/New-role-Nicole/story-19611893-detail/story.html

A "Vision" for Royal Caribbean's future in Tampa

On the heels of the bad press surrounding Royal Caribbean's handling of a bay area couple's medical situation, some good news for Tampa Bay residents and tourists from the cruise giant.

http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/332759/252/A-Vision-for-Royal-Caribbeans-future-in-Tampa?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wtsp%2Ftravelnews+%28WTSP.com+10+News+Travel+News%29

Erin Mannings Instructional Videos Win Bronzes at the 2013 Telly Awards

Bronze awards in the How-To/Instructional category went to Erin Manning Media this year at the 2013 Telly Awards, for three videos she produced last year for her clients.

http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=2779631

Royal Caribbean International Chooses Oceans TV for Chinese Movies

Oceans TV, a leading provider of in-cabin TV entertainment to cruise lines, has announced that it is supplying Royal Caribbean International with a Chinese movie package for their Voyager of the Seas cruise ship.

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23290859/royal-caribbean-international-chooses-oceans-tv-for-chinese-movies

Navigating through Silversea Cruises new E-Brochure is a breeze

Finding the perfect Silversea cruise for you just got easier with the luxury cruise line's recently released on line E-BROCHURE link which offers digital and print formats.

http://www.examiner.com/article/navigating-through-silversea-cruises-new-e-brochure-is-a-breeze?cid=rss

Royal Caribbean to deploy second ship to Tampa

Royal Caribbean International plans to deploy cruise ship Vision of the Seas at the Port of Tampa beginning in fall 2014.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2013/08/29/royal-caribbean-to-deploy-second-ship.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_64+%28Tourism+Industry+News%29

Royal Caribbean to deploy second ship to Tampa

Royal Caribbean International plans to deploy cruise ship Vision of the Seas at the Port of Tampa beginning in fall 2014.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2013/08/29/royal-caribbean-to-deploy-second-ship.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_tampabay+%28Tampa+Bay+Business+Journal%29

Canceled cruises mean lost revenue for Juneau

Mechanical problems on the 965-foot Millennium forced the cruise company to cancel Alaska sailings that included five trips to Juneau.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/29/2660370/canceled-cruises-mean-lost-revenue.html#storylink=rss

Canceled cruises mean lost revenue for Juneau

The Juneau port director says the cancellation of visits to Juneau by a Celebrity Cruises ship will cost the municipality significant dollars.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/29/3593729/canceled-cruises-mean-lost-revenue.html

Crystal cruise explores World War II history

Cruisers accompanied by expert guides will visit key battlegrounds and sites from World War II's Pacific Theater on a 22-day Crystal Cruises Los Angeles-to-Japan sailing.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/29/crystal-world-war-ii-cruise/2726397/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

News Buzz - CenturyLink, Inc.(NYSE:CTL), Royal Caribbean Cruises...

VipStockReports.com screens the markets looking for Hot Emerging Micro-cap and Small cap stocks that look to Run High.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/news-buzz-centurylink-incnysectl-royal-caribbean-cruises-ltdnysercl-occidental-petroleum-corporationnyseoxy-johnson-controls-incnysejci-317440.htm

Fall Benefits Preview: Trends in Decor, Entertainment, and More

Explore BizBash and save articles and images into idea books. Name them after topics like catering, an upcoming event you're planning, or anything else that you want.

http://www.bizbash.com/fall-benefits-preview-trends-in-decor-entertainment-and-more/new-york/story/26947

New short cruises, summer itineraries on tap for Port Everglades in 2014

... have more options for shorter trips out of Port Everglades in the 2014 season, which starts in October. Several cruise lines are seizing on the growing popularity of Caribbean sailings, especially during the summer, by offering travelers quick ...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/fl-port-everglades-new-short-cruises-20130818,0,6029477.story?track=rss

Labor Day travel sales have started

Pleasant Holidays is offering Hawaii specials including three nights with air included, plus a free Hertz midsize rental car for $529 per person, double occupancy plus government taxes.

http://www.examiner.com/article/labor-day-travel-sales-have-started?cid=rss

Possible Pipe Bomb Found in Suspicious Incident: Police Blotter

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad was called in to inspect a suspicious bag at Pershing and Chicago avenues, police said.

http://downersgrove.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/possible-pipe-bomb-found-in-suspicious-incident-police-blotter

Costa Cruises brought up to 20,000 visitors to Riga in summer 2013

On August 31, Costa Cruises passenger ship Costa Pacifica will visit Riga for the last time in summer 2013. Costa Pacifica has already visited Riga six times this year, bringing a total of up to 20,000 passengers, informs Baltic GSA.... Read more...

http://www.balticsww.com/post/costa-cruises-brought-up-to-20000-visitors-to-riga-in-summer-2013/

Erin Manning's Instructional Videos Win Bronzes at the 2013 Telly...

Bronze awards in the "How-To/Instructional" category went to Erin Manning Media this year at the 2013 Telly Awards, for three videos she produced last year for her clients.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/erinmanning/tellyawards/prweb11038081.htm

Egypt travel update: Thomson and Thomas Cook deny cuts to Egypt...

Two of the country's biggest holiday operators have denied that they will significantly cut back their holiday programmes to Egypt for 2014 as a result of the current tension in the country.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2405373/Egypt-travel-update-Thomson-Thomas-Cook-deny-cuts-Egypt-holidays-cruise-lines-cancel-stops.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Consultants Predict Dynamic Cruise Sector Growth

... its 11th since 1992, says that the industry is dominated by a relatively small number of lines, with the top 15 cruise lines representing almost 80% of total passenger capacity, and the top five lines (RCCL, Carnival Cruise, Princess, Costa, NCL) ...

http://www.marinelink.com/news/consultants-predict358114.aspx

Princess Cruises Brightens Winter with Endless Summer Sale

Passengers Can Save Up to $1,000 with Cruise Deals to Sun-Swept Destinations Including The Caribbean, Hawaii and Australia Princess Cruises is keeping summer alive with savings on more than 200 cruises to sunny destinations such as the Caribbean, Tahiti, Hawaii and Australia & New Zealand, as well as mini Getaway cruises from Los Angeles and Ft.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11072083.htm

Adventures in Charity show reunites Disney's Adventurers Club actors

Fans of Adventurers Club, the former Pleasure Island venue at Walt Disney World, can enjoy a rare opportunity to see some of the club's actors perform again.

http://www.examiner.com/article/adventures-charity-show-reunites-disney-s-adventurers-club-actors?cid=rss

The Grove Theater Presents the Perfect Gentlemen, 8/31

The Perfect Gentlemen, who provide a blend of harmony and humor that harkens back to the days of Vaudeville, are are returning to The Grove for one night only.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/The-Grove-Theater-Presents-THE-PERFECT-GENTLEMEN-831-20130828

Cruising for a Cause: U.S. Veterans

*For Immediate Release* Personalized Services International Travel Agency Division is working in conjunction with Princess Cruises and would like to announce its support of "Cruising for a Cause: U.S. Veterans" This is the first fundraising sailing ever offered by Princess, and is expected to generate close to $1M to help two U.S. veteran charities ... (more)

http://www.pr-inside.com/cruising-for-a-cause-u-s-veterans-r3786594.htm

Cruise lines expand their horizons, add new ports of call

It's an ever-changing panoply: Every year, cruise lines tinker with ship itineraries.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/24/3576823/cruise-lines-expand-their-horizons.html

Cruise line appoints first female captain

Silversea Cruises has broken a persistent maritime glass ceiling by naming its first female captain to the helm of a ship.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/28/silversea-female-captain-margrith-ettlin/2714141/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

American Cruise Lines Launches Give-Back Program with Holiday Donation...

American Cruise Lines is donating $50 for each ticket sold on its 2013 Thanksgiving cruises on the Mississippi River, Historic South & Golden Isles, and Great Rivers of Florida 'The objective of the new program is to give back to the local and national community.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11066302.htm

Former cruise ship worker jailed on child porn charges

Sean Richard Bell, 37, of Morden, Man., was arrested in Halifax on June 3 after Canada Border Services agents conducted a routine inspection of his cabin on the Veendam, a Holland America Line vessel.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1150387-former-cruise-ship-worker-jailed-on-child-porn-charges

Cruise line appoints first female captain

Silversea Cruises has broken a persistent maritime glass ceiling by naming its first female captain to the helm of a ship.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/28/silversea-female-captain-margrith-ettlin/2714141/

Deal watch: Norwegian promo offers perks, air credits

Passengers booking Norwegian Cruise Lines trips by Aug. 31 are eligible for a variety of perks from complimentary dinners at on-board restaurants to chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to their cabin.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/28/norwegian-perks-promotion/2712603/

US: Walt Disney Company to phase out Pakistan sourcing

The Walt Disney Company is to phase out the sourcing of Disney-branded products from Bangladesh, Belarus, Ecuador, Pakistan and Venezuela over concerns the countries no longer meet its guidelines on working conditions.

http://www.just-style.com/news/walt-disney-company-to-phase-out-pakistan-sourcing_id118889.aspx?

Steinger Comments on Recent "Love Boat" Deaths

Two workers were killed and others were injured aboard the ship formerly known as the Pacific Princess, which was used in the show "The Love Boat."

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11052950.htm

Passengers Can Sue Cruise Lines for Crimes Aboard Ship

The companies posted the data voluntarily in response to criticisms that there was no good source of crime data, and in advance of potential federal legislation that would mandate that the statistics be made public.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/passengers-can-sue-cruise-lines-for-crim-93768/

Experience a theme cruise

... on the history of rum, lessons on how to mix the perfect rum cocktail, visits to rum distilleries. Carnival Cruise Lines will host a Backstreet Boys theme cruise on October 25-28, 2013. The cruise is already sold out but fans can join the wait list. ...

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/theme-cruises/2126467/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

NYSE Decliners Watch List: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and...

Equity Profile Report expands its NYSE Decliners Weekly Watch List adding The Walt Disney Company and Delta Air Lines Inc. .

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/nyse-decliners-watch-list-the-walt-disney-company-nysedis-and-delta-air-lines-inc-nysedal-added-to-equity-profile-reports-nyse-decliners-watch-list-315877.htm

Modality Systems Design and Deploy Microsoft Lync 2013 Solution for...

The world's leading luxury cruise provider, Crystal Cruises has turned to Modality Systems to design and deploy Microsoft Lync 2013 across its business, including its two luxury cruise ships.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11063366.htm

Champagne Wishes and Chocolate dreams come true Beverly Hills Style

The Beverly Hills Wine & Food Festival confirms dates and sponsors for the next episode of fun and extravagance in the city known for being the western world's seat of opulence.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11063790.htm

River cruises include tickets to Grand Ole Opry

... with Grand Ole Opry tickets included with two sailings this September. Those traveling on seven-night American Cruise Lines trips will get tickets to attend Leroy Van Dyke's show Sept. 27 at the legendary Opry. The performer has recorded more than ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/27/mississippi-river-cruise-grand-ole-opry-tickets/2707459/

Carnival in London's Notting Hill

AUGUST 28: Dancers take part in the Carnival Parade during the annual Notting Hill Carnival on August 28, 2006 in London, England.

http://www.krmg.com/photo/news/world/colorful-crazy-carnival-london/pxh3f/

Big homes are back, targeted to well heeled buyers, WSJ reports

Check below for free stories on the last two weeks.

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/KBH;SPF;BZH;NVR;PHM;HOV;MDC;TOL;LEN;DHI;RYLid1879528/KBH;SPF;BZH;NVR;PHM;HOV;MDC;TOL;LEN;DHI;RYL-Big-homes-are-back-targeted-to-well-heeled-buyers-WSJ-reports

Cunard Line Celebrates 175th Anniversary Year with 2015 World Voyages and Exotic Cruises Programme

In 2015, Cunard will commemorate the 175th year of the company's founding, and the global voyages planned will celebrate this significant milestone in style.

http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article73490Cunard_Line_Celebrates____th_Anniversary_Year_with______World_Voyages_and_Exotic_Cruises_Programme.html

RINA Appoints Business Development Manager

RINA Services S.p.A., the international Classification Society, announces that Ches K. King joined RINA USA Inc. as Business Development Manager.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/development-appoints358008.aspx

B.C. LeDoux Named Ad Person of the Year

B.C. LeDoux, president, executive creative director and partner of The Glenn Group, was recently named Ad Person of the Year by Reno's Ad Club, AAF Reno.

http://www.nevadabusiness.com/2013/07/b-c-ledoux-named-ad-person-of-the-year/

Carnival is leaving soon, so what becomes of Half Moone?

In two months, Carnival Cruise Lines will pull up stakes in Norfolk, leaving a pressing question hanging over the city's 6-year-old, $37.4 million Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center: Since 2001, Carnival has had a ship seasonally "homeported" in Norfolk, meaning that cruises started and ended here, generating more bang for the buck for the ... (more)

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/08/carnival-leaving-so-what-becomes-half-moone

Celebrity Cruises to offer record number of departures from Los Angeles

Some savvy seafarers like to jump right a ship and avoid the pitfalls of flying, which often include having to leave a day early and overnight in a hotel, hassling with luggage in airports and at security checks and packing lighter than they might like.

http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrity-cruises-to-offer-record-number-of-departures-from-los-angeles?cid=rss

Practice Pilates, yoga, Zumba and pampering yourself at sea on a Crystal Cruise

Crystal Cruises wants to work you out and pamper you silly with a 12-day Mind, Body & Spirit-themed exotic cruise that takes off on January 8, 2014 from Valparaiso, Chile, across the southern Pacific to the Society/Tahitian, Easter, and Pitcairn Islands .

http://www.examiner.com/article/practice-pilates-yoga-zumba-and-pampering-yourself-at-sea-on-a-crystal-cruise?cid=rss

Lone Pine Capital reports 5.4% passive stake in Dollar General

On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary Today's noteworthy upgrades include: Dollar General upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan... Harvest Natural upgraded to Buy from Hold at Wunderlich... Huntsman upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Macquarie... Intel upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at Piper Jaffray... Kaiser Aluminum upgraded to ... (more)

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/DGid1879495/DG-Lone-Pine-Capital-reports--passive-stake-in-Dollar-General-

New Exclusive Destination Increases Popularity of Alaska Cruise Tours

YMT Vacations , the leading provider of affordable group travel packages to older Americans, is pleased to present the company's 2014 line-up of Alaska cruises and tours.

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=179220

Windstar Cruises hires new chef

Sabourin served most recently as executive chef for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, including both Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, the largest cruise ships afloat.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/26/windstar-chef-michael-sabourin/2699901/

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

Like so many visitors to Alaska, Phyllis McNamara was eager for a seven-day cruise along a majestic stretch of coast that is teeming with whales, bears and glaciers.

http://www.newsday.com/news/alaska-cruise-cancellations-disrupt-vacations-1.5935221

CruiseVoyant.com Announces "Cruise Forever Young" Promotion for...

... is 55 or older. Website visitors can find, compare and book these special savings on select sailings on several cruise lines through the remainder of 2013. Itineraries on major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11050465.htm

Province cool to Prince Albert needle pickup proposal

As this year's Alaskan cruise season winds down, Norwegian Cruise Line and Rocky Mountaineer have forged an alliance that will see the creation of additional rail-and-cruise options on itineraries to ... Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne has said he plans to ask for $30,000 for the city to hire people to pick up needles left around town.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/Province+cool+Prince+Albert+needle+pickup+proposal/8832758/story.html

Science curriculum overhauled

As this year's Alaskan cruise season winds down, Norwegian Cruise Line and Rocky Mountaineer have forged an alliance that will see the creation of additional rail-and-cruise options on itineraries to ... "I don't want to be too melodramatic, but this is probably the biggest change in science education in Canada in the past 40 years."

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/technology/Science+curriculum+overhauled/8832761/story.html

Thunder can't quite measure up to Hilltops

As this year's Alaskan cruise season winds down, Norwegian Cruise Line and Rocky Mountaineer have forged an alliance that will see the creation of additional rail-and-cruise options on itineraries to ... Regina Thunder wide receiver Trystan Dyce tries to shake off Saskatoon Hilltops linebacker Quinn Pierce Saturday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/Thunder+quite+measure+Hilltops/8832808/story.html

Marathon at sea to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

The scenery will bound to start looking familiar to Sean Tolkin, who plans to run the track on the Norwegian Breakaway 210 times to become the first American to run a marathon on a cruise ship.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/26/norwegian-breakaway-marathon/2698963/

Norwegian plans to build eco-friendly Belize cruise destination

Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced it has purchased approximately 75 acres in Southern Belize for the planned development of an eco-friendly cruise destination.

http://www.macon.com/2013/08/26/2628263/norwegian-plans-to-build-eco-friendly.html#storylink=rss

Is Carnival Corporation (CCL) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?

In the financial world, there are dozens of metrics shareholders can use to monitor the equity markets.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/is-carnival-corporation-ccl-going-to-burn-these-hedge-funds-2-227476/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

7 new ships in 2014, 8 in 2015

With several cruise lines announcing recently that they have contracted for construction of ships, the stream of new vessels entering service will pick up after several slow years.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/02/3533769/7-new-ships-in-2014-8-in-2015.html

Penn National Gaming, Inc (PENN): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?

In today's marketplace, there are plenty of gauges investors can use to watch their holdings.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/penn-national-gaming-inc-penn-are-hedge-funds-right-about-this-stock-2-227214/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Disney cruise pricing slips on one-way trips [Orlando Sentinel]

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 25--The Walt Disney Co. had to charge lower cruise prices during the third quarter of the company's fiscal year, in part because Disney was moving some of its ships to new ports.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/08/25/7364766.htm

Disney cruise pricing slips on one-way trips

The Disney Wonder cruise ship at Port Canaveral, before sailing on Thursday, December 27, 2007.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cfb-tourism-0826-20130825,0,5535920.story

Cruise prices plunge as summer ends

... school and fewer families can travel," said Stewart Chiron, chief executive of cruiseguy.com. "This means ... cruise lines have to work harder to sell individual cabins." And that, Chiron said, means drastically reduced prices. Not only do many ...

http://www.newsday.com/travel/cruise-prices-plunge-as-summer-ends-1.5847976

New short cruises, summer itineraries on tap for Port Everglades in 2014

... have more options for shorter trips out of Port Everglades in the 2014 season, which starts in October. Several cruise lines are seizing on the growing popularity of Caribbean sailings, especially during the summer, by offering travelers quick ...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/fl-port-everglades-new-short-cruises-20130818,0,6029477.story?track=rss

Take a post-summer vacation! The best travel deals to California, Myrtle Beach, and more

Vacationers on the beach in Myrtle Beach, S.C. in May. Beachfront hotels are available in Myrtle Beach this week for as little as $29 per night.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Saving-Money/2013/0824/Take-a-post-summer-vacation%21-The-best-travel-deals-to-California-Myrtle-Beach-and-more

Discovering animation magic at Disney World

The Walt Disney Company includes theme parks on three continents, television networks such as ABC and ESPN, Marvel Comics, and most recently the entire "Star Wars" Universe.

http://www.examiner.com/article/discovering-animation-magic-at-disney-world?cid=rss

Cruise in the wake of Mark Twain with the latest Mississippi paddle boat

... mod cons such as Keurig coffee-makers, exercise machines and even a small putting green. The owner, American Cruise Lines, has invested heavily in the ship's public rooms, with four small-scale, almost clubby choices, as befits a vessel carrying a ...

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/cruise-in-the-wake-of-mark-twain-with-the-latest-mississippi-paddle-boat-8783348.html

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

Like so many visitors to Alaska, Phyllis McNamara was eager for a seven-day cruise along a majestic stretch of coast that is teeming with whales, bears and glaciers.

http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2013/08/22/2034533/alaska-cruise-cancellations-disrupt.html

Passengers flown home from Alaska as cruise ship heads to dry dock for repairs

Persistent propulsion problems have brought a premature end to Celebrity Millennium's Alaska season.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/cruises/cruise-ship-celebrity-millennium-quits-2215502

Trudi_B updated As a teenager, Nicole Walker announced to a friend...

As a teenager, Nicole Walker announced to a friend that she wanted to work at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

http://www.westburyontrympeople.co.uk/New-role-Nicole/story-19611893-detail/story.html

ESPN drops out of documentary critical of NFL

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gets hit by a Seattle Seahawks player leading with the crown of his helmet.

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/08/23/after-meeting-between-execs-espn.html

Great Lakes Shipyard to Build Floating Breakwater

Great Lakes Shipyard was awarded a contract by Whiskey Island Marina to fabricate a new floating breakwater.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/breakwater-shipyard357972.aspx

Mechanical Issues Dock Alaskan Cruise

Engine problems aboard the 294-meter Celebrity Cruises ship, Millennium, forced the cancellation of six Alaska sailings, multiple news sources reported.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/mechanical-alaskan-issues357970.aspx

The Zattre walkway on Guidecca Canal in Venice.

... beautiful cities in the world. It didn't happen all at once; it was usually before or after a cruise. And some cruise lines are now making that less expensive by overnighting in Venice at the start or end of a cruise. That's one less hotel night in ...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/the-delights-of-dorsoduro-220913701.html

Cruise lines expand their horizons, add new ports of call

It's an ever-changing panoply: Every year, cruise lines tinker with ship itineraries.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/24/3576823/cruise-lines-expand-their-horizons.html

Cancelation of Celebrity Cruises Will Impact Local Businesses

... Landis says that the Talkeetna lodge will stay open until September 15th as planned to accommodate other cruise lines and independent bookings. He says that, so far, the only employees to end their seasonal employment early have been volunteers. ...

http://ktna.org/2013/08/23/cancelation-of-celebrity-cruises-will-impact-local-businesses/

Cruise line forges rail ties to offer taste of Rockies

As this year's Alaskan cruise season winds down, Norwegian Cruise Line and Rocky Mountaineer have forged an alliance that will see the creation of additional rail-and-cruise options on itineraries to and from Vancouver and Seattle for the 2014 season.

http://www.canada.com/travel/Cruise+line+forges+rail+ties+offer+taste+Rockies/8816830/story.html

Mechanical issue cancels Alaska cruises

Celebrity Cruises announced Tuesday it was canceling the remainder of a seven-night cruise to Alaska, plus four additional cruises, after mechanical issues forced a ship carrying more than 3,100 passengers and crew members to return to port in Ketchikan.

http://homernews.com/homer-news/business/2013-08-21/mechanical-issue-cancels-alaska-cruises

Talk about knowing your market, Crystal stages WWII theme cruise

Hundreds prayed in the city of Hiroshima on Tuesday to mark the 68th anniversary of the atomic bomb attack at the end of WWII.

http://www.examiner.com/article/talk-about-knowing-your-market-crystal-stages-wwii-theme-cruise?cid=rss

Norwegian Cruise Line to develop eco-friendly cruise destination in Belize

... Darley, an ex-Disney Imagineer, and developer of guest experiences for many leading destinations, hotels and cruise lines emphasized the need for a world class guest experience and sense of arrival at Belize. "This new port comes at the perfect ...

http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/headline-Norwegian-Cruise-Line-to-develop-eco-friendly-cruise-destination-in-Belize-17360.html

GSP New York Adds Accounts, Staff

Omnicom Group's Goodby Silverstein & Partners continues to add clients and ramp up staff at its fledgling New York operation.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/207526/gsp-new-york-adds-accounts-staff.html

Goodby Silverstein Wins Princess Cruises

... where passengers were stuck at sea with power outages, overflowing toilets and food shortages. In May, Carnival Cruise Lines launched a review to find a new agency to handle media planning and buying, which has been handled by Havas Media. The ...

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/goodby-silverstein-wins-princess-cruises-152027

Princess Cruises Chronicles Cruise Ship Connection Stories

"Linked by the Sea" Blog Continues with Touching Tales of Surprise Family Relationships, Romantic Meetings, and Friendship Forged on the Dance Floor Princess Cruises ' blog, " Linked by the Sea " continues to explore the many ways people make connections on or because of a cruise.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Princess-Cruises/Linked-by-the-Sea/prweb11057260.htm

Book a five-night western Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Pearl for as little as $329

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a five-night western Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Pearl for as little as $329 per person, based on double occupancy.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/cruises/vs-cruise-deal-norwegian-pearl-caribbean-123011,0,6749755.story

7-night Alaskan cruise on Princess Cruises' Sapphire Princess from $399

Princess Cruises offers a 7-night Alaskan cruise on the Sapphire Princess for as little as $399, based on double occupancy.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/vacation-starter/cruise-deals/vs-7-night-alaska-cruise-sapphire-princess-20130614,0,6600690.story

12-night British Isles and coastal cruise on the Celebrity Infinity from $849

Celebrity Cruises offers an 12-night British Isles and coastal cruise on the Celebrity Infinity for as little as $849 per person, based on double occupancy.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/vacation-starter/cruise-lines/vs-celebrity-infinity-british-isles-20130814,0,7774991.story

10-night Panama Canal cruise on the Island Princess from $799

Princess Cruises offers a 10-night Panama Canal cruise with five southern Caribbean stops on the Island Princess for as little as $799, based on double occupancy.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/vacation-starter/cruise-deals/vs-panama-canal-island-princess-20130814,0,3953408.story

Cunard Line announces world cruise itineraries for 2015

Cunard Line will celebrate the 175th anniversary of the company's founding with several special events during its 2015 "World Voyages and Exotic Cruise" program.

http://www.examiner.com/article/cunard-line-announces-world-cruise-itineraries-for-2015?cid=rss

Reviews: Disney Infinity Review - Imagineers Wanted

The Walt Disney Company has mastered the art of capturing the essence of childhood and repackaging it into entertainment.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/10546-Disney-Infinity-Review-Imagineers-Wanted?

Move over Carnival, Royal Caribbean takes shot at ruining industry's image

Carnival Corp. has managed to stay out of the limelight after a disastrous first six months of the year, and now Royal Caribbean Cruises seems to have taken the torch on giving the cruise industry a bad wrap.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2013/08/move-over-carnival-royal-caribbean-is.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_southflorida+%28South+Florida+Business+Journal%29

Move over Carnival, Royal Caribbean takes shot at ruining industry's image

Carnival Corp. has managed to stay out of the limelight after a disastrous first six months of the year , and now Royal Caribbean Cruises seems to have taken the torch on giving the cruise industry a bad wrap.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2013/08/move-over-carnival-royal-caribbean-is.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

ITOPF Joins NAMEPA in Goal to "Save the Seas"

Founding Chairman of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association , announced today that ITOPF has joined NAMEPA.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/namepa-joins-itopf357965.aspx

Coast Guard Medevacs Diver 120 Miles off Texas Coast

A 33-year-old female diver was medevaced Thursday evening after she experienced decompression issues following her fourth dive, approximately 120 miles off Galveston.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/medevacs-guard-coast357960.aspx

After Goodell complains, ESPN drops out of documentary critical of NFL

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gets hit by a Seattle Seahawks player leading with the crown of his helmet.

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/08/23/after-meeting-between-execs-espn.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_59+%28Sports+Business+Industry+News%29

Celebrity Cruises heads to Los Angeles

The Celebrity Century will cruise from the Port of Los Angeles beginning in March 2014 on a series of eight round-trip cruises.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/23/celebrity-century-southern-california-los-angeles/2691505/

How Many Priceline.com Inc (PCLN) Investors Are Short?

At present, there are a significant amount of facts and figures for Priceline.com Inc traders to track, but it's key to take note of a company's short sellers.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/how-many-priceline-com-inc-pcln-investors-are-short-226292/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Top 4 NYSE Stocks In The General Entertainment Industry With The Highest Cash

Carnival plc had $711.00 million in total cash for the latest quarter. However, Carnival had $9.88 billion in total debt for the same period.

http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/13/08/3860371/top-4-nyse-stocks-in-the-general-entertainment-industry-with-the-highest

Sailing solo on the open seas

... to find a soul mate on the sun deck: nearly 80 percent of people who take a cruise are married, according to a Cruise Lines International Association market profile. "Virtually no one travels alone," the study said. Still reading? Good. Now let's ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/23/3576888/sailing-solo-on-the-open-seas.html

Paramore to Set Sail in 2014 with PARAHOY! Cruise

Paramore has announced that they've created their own festival-at-sea with the PARAHOY!Cruise , slated to set sail March 7-11 in 2014.

http://93rockon.com/news/articles/2013/aug/23/paramore-to-set-sail-in-2014-with-parahoy-cruise/

Insider Selling: Steiner Leisure Chairman Sells 4,000 Shares of Stock

Steiner Leisure Chairman Clive Warshaw sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 21st.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/08/22/insider-selling-steiner-leisure-chairman-sells-4000-shares-of-stock-stnr-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Cunard Line Celebrates 175th Anniversary Year with 2015 World Voyages and Exotic Cruises Programme

In 1922, Cunard invented the world voyage when Laconia set off on the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe by a passenger ship, and since then Cunard ships have undertaken more world voyages, carried more passengers on world voyages and visited more destinations during world voyages than any other line.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130822006185/en/Cunard-Line-Celebrates-175th-Anniversary-Year-2015

Cruise Ship to be in Port Until at Least Thursday

A spokeswoman says the Celebrity Cruises ship that was returned to Ketchikan, Alaska, after experiencing mechanical issues last weekend will remain there at least until Thursday.

http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Cruise-Ship-to-be-in-Port-Until-at-Least-Thursday-220674551.html

Passengers on troubled cruise ship near rioting, callers told Ketchikan police

The Celebrity cruises ship Millennium is tied up at the Berth 3 dock, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

http://www.adn.com/2013/08/22/3037385/passengers-on-troubled-cruise.html

NYSE Gainers Watch List: Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW) and the...

Equity Profile Report expands its NYSE Gainers Weekly Watch List adding Lowe's Companies Inc. and The Walt Disney Company .

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/nyse-gainers-watch-list-lowes-companies-inc-nyselow-and-the-walt-disney-company-nysedis-added-to-equity-profile-reports-nyse-gainers-watch-list-311851.htm

11/5 a " Princess Cruises to Support Veterans @ Galveston

To honor and give thanks to the courageous men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Princess Cruises is launching its first fundraising sailing which is expected to generate $1 million to be shared with two charities committed to U.S. veterans - Operation Homefront Inc. and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Inc. President and CEO Alan Buckelew, a ... (more)

http://www.countrylegends971.com/events/detail/4060412/

Norwegian cruise ship to serve as hotel for Olympics

The 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade will head to Sochi, Russia, to serve as a floating hotel for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/22/norwegian-jade-sochi-russia-winter-olympics/2684291/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28Travel+-+Top+Stories%29

Sapphire Princess to sail from Shanghai

Princess Cruises is sending its Sapphire Princess to China for a four-month period beginning next May. The 2,670-passenger ship will cruise from Shanghai on new three- to seven-day round-trip itineraries.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/22/sapphire-princess-shanghai-china/2685221/

Engine problems halt Celebrity Cruises' Alaskan voyages

Celebrity Cruises halted an Alaskan voyage aboard its Celebrity Millennium, and cancelled four upcoming trips because of a problem with its propulsion motor, a company spokeswoman said.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2013/08/engine-problems-halt-royal-caribbeans.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_southflorida+%28South+Florida+Business+Journal%29

Charles J. Kropke Named President of Tropic Moon Media

Noted adventurer, educator and author Charles J. Kropke has been named President of Tropic Moon Media, a travel focused video production and book publishing company located in Coral Gables, Florida.

http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article73438.html

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

Like so many visitors to Alaska, Phyllis McNamara was eager for a seven-day cruise along a majestic stretch of coast that is teeming with whales, bears and glaciers.

http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/81cc7baaf35d44c386f85fce283753ff/US--Travel-Canceled-Cruise-Sailings

Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise, future trips

Royal Caribbean Cruises cut short a seven-day Alaska cruise aboard its Celebrity Millennium and canceled four of the ship's upcoming trips because of a problem with the motor, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/travel/royal-caribbean-cruises-canceled/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_travel+%28RSS%3A+Travel%29

The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Hedge Funds Don't Wanna Go To Disneyworld Anymore

In an investment analysis of The Walt Disney Company , the Disneyworld puns will never stop.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/the-walt-disney-company-dis-hedge-funds-dont-wanna-go-to-disneyworld-anymore-225020/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Norwegian cruise ship to serve as hotel for Olympics

The 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade will head to Sochi, Russia, to serve as a floating hotel for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/08/22/norwegian-jade-sochi-russia-winter-olympics/2684291/

Travelling solo? Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer reduced single...

... and bars, entertainment and activities, as well as excursions to help make the most of the destinations. Many cruise lines include most or all of these in the fare, making a cruise holiday exceptional good value for money. In this environment, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/SilverCompass130801/SoloTravellers/prweb11050352.htm

Passengers of cancelled Alaska cruise voice emotions ranging from anger to acceptance

Voyage cancellations of a Celebrity Cruises ship in Alaska have caused a lot of anger and frustration among would-be passengers.

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-news/passengers-of-cancelled-alaska-cruise-voice-emotions-ranging-from-anger-to-acceptance/

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Like so many visitors to Alaska, Phyllis McNamara was eager for a seven-day cruise along a majestic stretch of coast that is teeming with whales, bears and glaciers.

http://www.abc-7.com/story/23225864/alaska-cruise-cancellations-disrupt-vacations

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

Voyage cancellations of a Celebrity Cruises ship in Alaska have caused a lot of anger and frustration among would-be passengers.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/8d5476dec2204e39ba999be1bb484822/US--Canceled-Cruise-Sailings/

Alaska cruise ship cancels several sailings because of mechanical issue, disrupting vacations

Like so many visitors to Alaska, Phyllis McNamara was eager for a seven-day cruise along a majestic stretch of coast that is teeming with whales, bears and glaciers.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/passengers-of-cancelled-alaska-cruise-voice-emotions-ranging-from-anger-to-acceptance-220623991.html

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

But the Indianapolis woman and her friends were among hundreds of tourists who had their vacation plans scuttled when a mechanical problem aboard the 965-foot Millennium forced the cruise operator to cancel six Alaska sailings.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/08/22/3660661/alaska-cruise-cancellations-disrupt.html

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

The Celebrity cruises ship Millennium is tied up at the Berth 3 dock, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/us/article/Alaska-cruise-cancellations-disrupt-vacations-4751667.php

Passengers of cancelled cruises mad, understanding

Voyage cancellations of a Celebrity Cruises ship in Alaska have caused a lot of anger and frustration among would-be passengers.

http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/ap%20travel/2013/08/22/passengers-of-cancelled-cruises-mad-understanding

Royal Caribbean cruise ship cancels Alaska sailings due to engine fault

... Alaska port of Ketchikan and awaiting repairs, said Cynthia Martinez, a representative for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the owner of Celebrity Cruises. "The safety of our guests and crew is always our highest priority. Therefore, we have decided to ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/22/usa-cruise-alaska-idUSL2N0GN01M20130822?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

First American to Run Marathon at Sea Benefiting Make-A-Wish

"Run Like a Champion, Cruise Like a Norwegian" Marathon Hosted by World Travel Holdings and Norwegian Cruise Line on New Norwegian Breakaway I wanted to find a way to blend my love of the travel industry and my passion for running to support our signature charity Make-A-Wish.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11048271.htm

Brewery near Prague to host ukulele festival

The village of Unetice, just a kilometer outside of Prague, is getting known for its brewery, which supplies a growing number of trendy but down-to-earth pubs.

http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/stage/16965-brewery-near-prague-to-host-ukulele-festival.html

Somethin' always happens whenever we're together

... focusing on baseball, just baseball." Translation: "My lawyers are actually making me look WORSE." Celebrity Cruise Lines has cancelled four Alaska cruises due to a problem with one of their ship's motors Carnival's response "FINALLY, it's not us." ...

http://leftcoastsportsbabe.com/2013/08/21/somethin-always-happens-whenever-were-together/

Norwegian Breakaway: Through a child's eyes

The kid perspective on a whirlwind tour of the Norwegian Breakaway, hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line and Conde Nast Traveler.

http://www.travelweekly.com/videos.aspx?v=2518743733001

Cruise ends early due to mechanical issues

Celebrity Cruises is blaming a mechanical issue with one of their propulsion units on the "Celebrity Millennium" for ending their 7-day cruise early.

http://www.click2houston.com/news/cruise-ends-early-due-to-mechanical-issues/-/1735978/21570260/-/bunueaz/-/index.html

Cruise prices plunge as summer ends

... school and fewer families can travel," said Stewart Chiron, chief executive of cruiseguy.com. "This means ... cruise lines have to work harder to sell individual cabins." And that, Chiron said, means drastically reduced prices. Not only do many ...

http://www.newsday.com/travel/cruise-prices-plunge-as-summer-ends-1.5847976

Broken-down cruise ship stranded in Alaska, again

Celebrity Cruises ship Millennium is docked in Ketchikan, Alaska Wednesday. The ship, which has been running cruises between Vancouver and Seward, Alaksa, this summer became stuck in port after experiencing mechanical issues during a trip last week; and again during another trip over the weekend.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/21/bc-cruise-ship-mechanical-vancouver-alaska.html?cmp=rss

Celebrity Millennium Alaska cruises canceled because of engine trouble

The rest of Celebrity Millennium's Alaska cruise season was canceled Wednesday as the vessel sat in Ketchikan with engine trouble.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/08/21/Celebrity-Millennium-Alaska-cruises-canceled-because-of-engine-trouble/UPI-74841377128553/

Alaska Cruise Canceled Due to Mechanical Issue

The 2,138-passenger ship, Millennium, left Vancouver, Canada and was headed for Seward, Alaska.

http://www.webpronews.com/alaska-cruise-canceled-due-to-mechanical-issue-2013-08

Millennium done for the season; port shuffles ships

The Millennium will not be cruising through the Inside Passage any more this season, after Celebrity Cruises canceled the final sailings in order to perform repairs to the ship.

http://www.krbd.org/2013/08/21/millennium-done-for-the-season-port-shuffles-ships/?#038;#038;

New Look at Escape from Tomorrow Arrives to Give You the Creeps

One of the most talked about and controversial films that was shown at Sundance this year is Escape from Tomorrow , and right now we have a couple of videos on tap sure to give you the shivers.

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/69749/new-look-escape-tomorrow-arrives-give-you-creeps

Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise because of motor problem

Royal Caribbean Cruises cut short a seven-day Alaska cruise aboard its Celebrity Millennium and canceled four of the ship's upcoming trips because of a problem with the motor, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/travel/royal-caribbean-cruises-canceled/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29

Cruise ship to be in port until at least Thursday

Cynthia Martinez, a spokeswoman for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which owns Celebrity Cruises, said by email that charter flights had started taking passengers from Ketchikan, in southeast Alaska, to Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia.

http://newsok.com/cruise-ship-to-be-in-port-until-at-least-thursday/article/feed/581149?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Newsok%2FLife+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+life%29