Cruise Line Roundup: May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Brand Becks feels the heat as David Beckham's football plans for Miami get cool reception

As Hodgson's boys touch down to warm up for the World Cup, an England icon is being given cold shoulder Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature.

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Italy Wins the Bid to Dismantle the Costa Concordia

After languishing off the Tuscan island of Giglio for nearly two and a half years, the Costa Concordia cruise ship is finally to be towed away in July.

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Disney's Frozen Secrets: Where to Meet Anna and Elsa This Summer

Anna and Elsa, the stars of Disney's Frozen, are currently Disney's hottest ticket.

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Holland America Line's 'K's For Kids' Partnership With Seattle Mariners

Holland America Line announced their new "K's for Kids" donation program with the Seattle Mariners in a pre-game ceremony at Safeco Field on May 29. For every strike out recorded by a Mariners pitcher at Safeco Field through the end of the 2014 season, Holland America Line will make a donation to Seattle Children's Uncompensated Care Fund, with a ... (more)

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Haunting Amazon ruins await World Cup visitors- World Cup Coverage:...

This June 12 to July 13 the World Cup returns to Brazil for the first time since 1950.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

Drop in Cruise Arrivals Drives Hawaii's Tourism Troubles

Hawaii's tourism slowdown comes after a significant period of growth so although visitors numbers aren't rising at the expected pace, travel remains the number one industry in the state.

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Norwegian Creative Studios in full swing in Riverview

Norwegian Cruise Line performers are rehearsing "Legally Blonde" at Norwegian Creative Studios, a 46,000-square-foot training center in Riverview.

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Costa Concordia's Last Cruise Set for End-July

Frozen in time at the Costa Concordia's crippled starboard side, a couple of rusty lounge chairs are tidily lined up on the balcony, as if waiting for guests to enjoy some sunshine.

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Food, Comedy and Charity - A Foodilicious Laughapalooza Father's Day In The Park

May 30, 2014 - FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- On Saturday, June 14th, 6 comedians from various worldly cultures will come together for an ALL Laugh Comic Relief Party to celebrate the Dads in your life while supporting a worthy cause in the Joshua's Heart Foundation.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Celebrity Equinox joins U. Miami to monitor oceans, atmosphere

As Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox completed its recent scheduled dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, it joined Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas in a program that tracks ocean circulation dynamics and measures atmospheric and oceanographic conditions, on repeated journeys.

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Whata s the Deal?

The Tale of Two Beaches promo starts at $1,598 for two guests and includes a night at the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach and a night at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne; two oceanfront lunches ; beach chair and umbrella rentals; art deco walking tour; tickets to the Bill Baggs State Park; beach bag and towel gift; and transportation between the two ... (more)

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Sir Bob Jones takes on Europe, pressure on Cunliffe, Moller's red flag, and taxman avoidance shift

In today's National Business Review print edition, property magnate and NBR Rich Lister Sir Bob Jones reveals the reasons behind the move, what it means for his Australian and New Zealand investments and how it will be funded.

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New Craft Beer Theme To Brew On Crystal Fall Culinary Cruise

New, beer-focused Boutique Adventures, expert presentations, cooking and cocktail classes, tasting sessions, and dinners will all be on tap for the Crystal Serenity voyage, which sails from "We've recently seen the growing interest in microbrews, from crafting to drinking, reflected in our own guests' palates, leading us to add international ... (more)

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Add a little pixie dust to your summer plans with a Disney Cruise

... in a separate room. Throughout the summer, this column will feature a brief description of several of the cruise lines servicing your favorite Florida ports. Be sure to subscribe , and travel to some of the greatest local getaways around, all from ...

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Crystal Cruises catering to beer lovers on 'sudsy' Serenity sailing

Meg Gill, the co-founder of Golden Road Brewing talks with Marc about how beer just isn't for the boys anymore.

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New Craft Beer Theme To Brew On Crystal Fall Culinary Cruise

Beerologist Stephen Beaumont is one of several experts on Crystal Cruises' new fall Microbrew cruise.

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New Craft Beer Theme To Brew On Crystal Fall Culinary Cruise

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I Love Disney, But It's Too Expensive Right Now

Shares in The Walt Disney Company have gone up by 4.78% over the past month, easily beating the S&P 500 which has gone up by 1.34%.

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre to Present 'How to Succeed,' 6/27-28

This summer, join the fun with How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and students who are learning from Broadway's best at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre 's summer camp programs! International performer and director Jo Patrick will direct and choreograph the upcoming production of the musical romp How to Succeed in Business Without Really ... (more)

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Insane waits for Frozen gals

Six months after the premiere of "Frozen," Disney's Oscar-winning, blockbuster animated film, an adoring public just can't get enough of the princess sisters from the icy kingdom of Arendelle.

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Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Isobar Launch...

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises solidified their hold on best-in-class vacation experiences with the launch of Cruise Planner, an industry-leading digital vacation planning tool created in collaboration with Isobar.

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The 10 highest paid CEOs

Median pay for CEOs has reached its highest mark, according to a new report by the Associated Press and executive-pay research firm Equilar.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Cruise ships bring beach business

About 5.44 million visits from port-of-call passengers generated almost $672 million for an estimated total of $123.58 per visit, a Business Research and Economic Advisors 2012 study for Cruise Lines International Association stated.

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Princess Cruises waxing 'exotic' with new sublime 2015-2016 sailings

Princess Cruises is waxing exotic during with new itineraries slated for 2015-2016.

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Regal Princess makes debut for Princess Cruises

And now we wait. Princess Cruises debuted its newest ship, the Regal Princess, last week with its first sailing out of Venice to begin a summer of cruising in the Mediterranean.

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HMS Bulwark arrives in Greenwich

Free tours have been offered to Greenwich residents on Saturday and Sunday but are now longer available due to "exceptional demand".

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7-night Alaska cruise on Princess Cruises' Crown Princess sailing Whittier to Vancouver from $329

Princess Cruises offers a 7-night Alaska cruise on the Crown Princess for as little as $329, based on double occupancy.

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Disney Lands Some Good News: No Longer the #2 Most Shorted Dow Stock

On May 6th, The Walt Disney Company reported record earnings for the second quarter.

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Singapore Aims for a Fly-Cruise Strategy to Make It the Top Cruise Gateway to Asia

... fly-cruise traffic from across the globe and serve as a cruise hub for Asia." This collaboration with Princess Cruise Lines is part of a larger strategy to attract cruises to Singapore, which began with a "multi-million dollar collaboration to ...

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Cunard Line Welcomes Kim Novak Aboard Queen Mary 2 This July

The legendary actress joins Cunard's distinguished Insights speaker programme during the 10 th anniversary of its flagship ocean liner SOUTHAMPTON, England-- -- Cunard Line is pleased to announce that legendary actress Kim Novak will join flagship Queen Mary 2 on her eastbound 6 July 2014 Transatlantic Crossing as a Cunard Insights speaker on ... (more)

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Cunard Line Welcomes Kim Novak Aboard Queen Mary 2 This July

Cruise Preview: Windstar's New 'Star Pride'

For those of us who have always wanted a yacht for port-hopping in the Mediterranean, upscale small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has answered the call.

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Holland America Line's Will Award 'Lucky Fan' 7-Day Cruise

Holland America Line has launched a "Perfect Day Cruise Sweepstakes" on Facebook that will award one lucky fan a seven-day cruise for two in a verandah stateroom to Europe, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Mexico or Alaska.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Insider Selling: Carnival plc major shareholder Unloads 3,400 Shares of Stock

Carnival plc major shareholder Micky Meir Arison sold 3,400 shares of Carnival plc stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 23rd.

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Holland America Line's 'Perfect Day Cruise Sweepstakes' on Facebook...

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Piraeus port ready to welcome world's largest, youngest cruise ship

The world's largest and youngest cruise ship, the Regal Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, is expected to sail into the Port of Piraeus on Tuesday, with local port authorities planning to extend an official welcome to Captain Edward Perrin.

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4K Display Resolution Market by Product Types, by Resolution, by...

NEW YORK, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: 4K represents a way by which the resolution can be measured.

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Carnival Corporation Significantly Increases Installations Of...

... - at sea, during maneuvering and in port. The implementation of the ECO-EGC systems has also allowed Carnival Cruise Lines to return ships to homeporting in Baltimoreand Norfolk, Va., in 2015. The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) MARPOL ...

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Secondary school teachers call afternoon rally

The union representing secondary school teachers, OLME, has called on members to stage a rally outside the Education Ministry in northern Athens at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Poor choices

In the past Greece has been represented in the European Parliament by many capable and respectable politicians who have made a name for themselves in politics, business and other areas.

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No consolation

Even though there is little comfort to be had from the popular mantra that things could be worse, the saying is still used widely all over the world.

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Greek government spokesman rules out early elections

Greek government spokesman Simos Kedikoglou on Tuesday said the coalition has "absolutely no intention" of calling early elections following calls for snap polls from opposition SYRIZA in the wake of the leftist party's electoral victory in Sunday's elections for local government and European Parliament.

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Cruise news: Football fans don't have to miss the World Cup action this summer

Rainforest Cruises is probably being optimistic in expecting supporters to book a trip on its eight-passenger vessel up the Amazon to Manaus as it can't include tickets for England's opening game against Italy.

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Wainscott couple John and Mandy Rodford attend trial of Costa...

A couple from Wainscott who survived the sinking of the cruise liner Costa Concordia are reportedly suing the ship's firm for two million euros .

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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth gets a makeover

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth is at a shipyard in Germany this week undergoing an overhaul for the first time since its debut in 2010.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Sydney Ports Corp. hopes URB will allow more tour buses

Sydney Ports Corp. is awaiting a provincial Utility and Review Board decision on whether a tour bus operator will be able to expand its fleet.

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Get active with the best cruise ship exercise classes

... bike race. You cycle on themed courses such as Les Alpes. Classes are offered on Princess , Celebrity and other cruise lines. On Crystal Cruises the classes are called Tour de Spin. Complete all three classes and a donation will be made to Lance ...

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Disney Cruise Line returns to Galveston for 2015 holiday season

Starting in November 2015, Disney Cruise Line will offer a seven-night itinerary on the Disney Wonder to the Bahamas, which will include stops in Key West, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

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British couple who still can't sleep two years after surviving the...

'My guess - his sister is smokin hot': Tech guru under fire for creepy comments about virgin killer's manifesto as sick female fans swoon over 'cute' shooter on Twitter British couple who still can't sleep two years after surviving the Costa Concordia sinking are seeking more than A 1million in damages John and Mandy Rodford were among the last ... (more)

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Time Running Out For Summer Discounts at Disney

If you're considering a summer vacation at Walt Disney World Resort, you may not want to wait much longer to get it booked.

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'So far we haven't got into too much trouble!': Travellers spark internet craze by posing topless around the world After THAT Jay Z and Solange incident, the top 10 most scandalous hotels in the world revealed Could this finally be the end of hiding valuables under a towel? Entrepreneur invents holiday beach locker that screws into the sand May the ... (more)

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The top five hilarious animal selfies of all time revealed by G Adventures

Could this finally be the end of hiding your valuables under your...

Plastic fantastic: Meet the adventurous LEGO couple who've...

Champagne dinners, 360-degree views, and lions roaming below: Are these the world's most glamorous tree houses? 'So far we haven't got into too much trouble!': Travellers spark internet craze by posing topless around the world May the force be with you! From Tunisia to the US, Star Wars anniversary infographic reveals travel guide to film locations ... (more)

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Travellers spark internet craze with Topless Tour around the world

In annual ritual, cruise ships bring big business back to Juneau

... on the SeekingAlpha.com investment website. They're already seeing it performing well, especially in what cruise lines call "onboard" spending. That's the extra revenue cruise companies charge beyond tickets, and it includes a share of shore ...

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Carnival Corp. to spend up to $400 million on expanded clean-air program

... sulfur -- while testing the equipment. Already, the parent company has announced that namesake brand Carnival Cruise Lines will bring ships back to Baltimore and Norfolk -- home ports it had previously said it would leave because of the high cost of ...

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Regal Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage

Sister ship to the acclaimed Royal Princess, her seven-day inaugural cruise includes stops in Corfu, Mykonos and an overnight call in , Princess Cruises president.

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North West offers a new port of call

Rust-red Pilbara town Port Hedland enjoyed thousands of extra visitors this summer.

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First-timers delights in life at sea

On the night before the end of our first cruise, taken aboard Diamond Princess, we had an invitation from cruise director Angela Kristensen.

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Crystal Cruises presents an adventure-packed Asian season of sailings

One of the numerous splendors of cruising is the ability to visit several ports and places without having to pack or repack your bags or do more than hop a bus, van or water transport right from your ship.

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Carnival Corp. to spend up to $400 million on expanded clean-air program

... sulfur- while testing the equipment. Already, the parent company has announced that namesake brand Carnival Cruise Lines will bring ships back to Baltimore and Norfolk - home ports it had previously said it would leave because of the high cost of ...

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Disney: Big Media And The Pension Albatross

Disney has a market cap of $144 billion and is responsible for $9.5 billion in pension assets .

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Multi-million-dollar initiative to boost cruise industry

... "is a huge potential for cruise companies to grow in this region by developing new passenger source markets. Cruise lines that are looking to begin or extend sailings out of Singapore will benefit by working with CAG and STB". President of Princess ...

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Why Disney Is Still A Top Pick In Entertainment

The cast for Star Wars: Episode VII has been announced, shooting will begin shortly.

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Sorting out tax breaks for David Beckham's Miami soccer stadium

PolitiFact Florida found that an ad claiming state lawmakers gave a tax deal to David Beckham's project was mostly true but left out some caveats.

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Families now big focus for cruise lines

... family-friendly, so too has cruising become appealing to young parents and their children. More than ever, cruise lines are dedicated to providing memorable venues and experiences for families. Thanks to the company's wealth of in-house ...

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Royal Caribbean Decision to Base Ship in Shanghai is a Mission Statement

Royal Caribbean is trying to appeal to youthful, first-time cruisers, and its decision to home port the Quantum of the Seas in Shanghai is a big bet that the cruise line will find plenty of them there.

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Rolls-Royce Installs Promas Lite System for Star Cruises

Rolls-Royce has installed the Promas Lite propulsion system on SuperStar Virgo, the first vessel in Southeast Asia to be equipped with this efficient and fuel saving system.

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Traffic delays as five cruise ships dock

Council bosses urged drivers to plan their journeys carefully as tens of thousands of passengers head to and from the world's biggest cruise ships on one of the busiest weekends of the year.

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Princess cruise ships to feature 2014 FIFA World soccer games

Imagine cruising on a beautiful Princess ship while watching the FIFA World Cup soccer games on a huge outdoor screen.

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DRIVERS have been warned of traffic chaos today as five cruise ships visit Southampton.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Carnival Corp. to spend $400M expanding clean-air program

... sulfur - while testing the equipment. Already, the parent company has announced that namesake brand Carnival Cruise Lines will bring ships back next year to Baltimore and Norfolk, Va. - home ports it had previously said it would leave because of the ...

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Canyon Ranch SpaClubs provide pampering-plus for passengers on Celebrity Cruises

Onboard spas are one of the many perks of cruising today. And for passengers on Celebrity Cruises it's all about the pampering and products offered at the fleet wide Canyon Ranch SpaClubs .

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Holmstad to host Senior Wellness Fair May 28

On Wednesday, May 28, The Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway in Batavia, will sponsor an all-day Senior Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibitors will include organizations, businesses and individuals who serve seniors.

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Carnival Corp. adding to Australia fleet

... s will have five ships in Australia year-round, while Princess Cruises will base three ships there and Carnival Cruise Lines will have one.

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Nine cruise ships in two days prompts council to issue traffic warning

That is the message to motorists who are being warned to expect delays in Southampton city centre as NINE cruise ships dock in the city today and tomorrow.

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Carnival to install 'scrubber' technology on cruise ship exhausts, Miami Herald reports

Carnival Corp., parent company of Carnival Cruise Lines, which berth ships in New Orleans, announced Thursday that it's spending $400 million to install new exhaust "scrubber" technology on 70 ships, reporter Hannah Sampson reported in The Miami Herald.

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10 things we love about Windstar's new Star Pride

Christened at a ceremony in Barcelona on May 5, 2014, the 212-passenger Star Pride is Windstar Cruises' first new ship in nearly two decades.

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'Love Boat' line Princess begins cruises from China

Will the Love Boat shtick play in China? Princess Cruises is about to find out as it begins its first sailings from a China home port.

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showHive Announces New Show Development Projects for Carnival Cruise Lines

Creative development and entertainment production firm, showHive, Inc. has been tapped by Carnival Cruise Lines to develop two new main stage production shows.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to Realign Operations to...

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced a strategic management realignment to better position it for growth, with changes designed to increase top-line global revenue and manage the continued digital transformation.

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Corporate Champions: Giving is global for Holland America

Children from an orphanage in the Caribbean celebrate aboard a Holland America Line shop.

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Village Day is a record-breaker

A RECORD number of visitors flocked to North Baddesley Village Day helping to boost cash for charities in the community.

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Village Day is a record-breaker

A RECORD number of visitors flocked to North Baddesley Village Day helping to boost cash for charities in the community.

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BWW Reviews: New York City Ballet Reveres Its Great Masters

Halfway through celebrating its 50th year at the David H. Koch Theatre in Lincoln Center , the New York City Ballet showcased three diverse pieces influenced by the Company's greatest artists - Jerome Robbins , Peter Martin s , and of course, George Balanchine .

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

AIA Singapore creates unhealthy digital rewards program

AIA Singapore has launched a digital rewards program called Vitality for every insured customer.

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Star Pride: A new era for Windstar

Windstar Cruises has begun sailing the former Seabourn Pride under a new name, Star Pride.

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Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

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Carnival to spend $400 million to cut cruise ship pollution

... technology installed in all 70 ships within the next three years. The improvements will be made to 22 Carnival Cruise Lines ships, nine Holland America Line ships, seven Princess Cruises ships, three Cunard vessels and dozens of others in European ...

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Carnival to spend $400 million to cut cruise ship pollution

Carnival Corp. to spend up to $400 million on expanded clean-air program

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Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Isobar Launch...

Today, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises solidified their hold on best-in-class vacation experiences with the launch of Cruise Planner, an industry-leading digital vacation planning tool created in collaboration with Isobar .

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Cruise ship officer sails into home port of Nanaimo

Staff captain Michele Bartolomei stood at the bridge of the Grand Princess as the ship glided toward the Port of Nanaimo.

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Holland America Line Named 2014 Marine Environmental Business of the Year by Port of Seattle

Beckham team unveils alternative stadium plans

The new renderings call for filling in an unused boat slip and using an empty lot near the AmericanAirlines Arena where the Miami Heat play.

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Carnival stages big send off as Sapphire Princess sets sail from Shanghai

ROUGH CUT British rock band The Rolling Stones played a concert at the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Arena on Wednesday night as part of their 14 ON FIRE Tour.

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Glitchsoft and Marvel Launch Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past Mobile Game

The action side-scroller pays tribute to classic Uncanny X-Men comic books #141 and #142 and is available on the iTunes app store.

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Glitchsoft and Marvel Launch Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past Mobile Game

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Carnival Will Double the Number of Ships That Meet Clean-Air Standards

Sapphire Princess Launches Cruise Season from Home Port of Shanghai

The voyages will visit famous cities in , president of Princess Cruises. "We know that they are discerning travelers, and have a great desire to explore and learn through travel and unique experiences.

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Enhancements to Norwegian Sun part of $250 million fleet-wide upgrade

Norwegian Cruise Line will invest about $250 million to upgrade its fleet of 13 ships, including the Norwegian Sun, which will sail from the Port of Tampa beginning Oct. 26. The program, called "Norwegian Next," will add food and beverage offerings, update technology and offer new entertainment and guest activities.

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Royal Caribbean' Quantum of the Seas unveiled

Quantum of the Seas, the first in the new Quantum class, is scheduled to be introduced in November and will have her maiden voyage from Bayonne, New Jersey.

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Norwegian Cruise Line upgrading fleet

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line said Tuesday it is spending more than $250 million through 2015 to enhance dining, drinking, entertainment and other aspects of its cruise product.

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Sapphire Princess Launches Cruise Season from Home Port of Shanghai

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Going on a Cruise? - Helpful Hints for Seniors

... supplement" charge. These single cabins are very small, but still have the great features as group cabins. Cruise lines aren't always eager to advertise their discounts for those 55 and older, so you will need to do a littler research and price ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to upgrade fleet for $250 million

Norwegian Cruise Lines may add touchscreen technology to expedite food and drink orders on its ships in a $250 million fleet upgrade.

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First cruise ship of the year to visit region

... mean more than just the arrival of tourists driving to the region to visit the region. A 100-passenger American Cruise Lines ship will dock at the Bridge Tender Marina , across the Intracoastal Waterway from Wrightsville Beach, for a one-day stop as ...

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Regal Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage

Sister ship to the acclaimed Royal Princess, her seven-day inaugural cruise includes stops in Corfu, Mykonos and an overnight call in , Princess Cruises president.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to upgrade fleet for $250 million

Norwegian Cruise Line announced a $250 million fleet upgrade Tuesday, which is planned to improve the drinking, dining and entertainment experience on its ships and private destinations.

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Beckham team to present alternative stadium plans

Beckham unveiled designs for a waterfront stadium at PortMiami earlier this year.

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Tallinn opens new cruise quay

Royal Princess, operated by Princess Cruises , became the first ship to berth at the Port of Talinn's new a 9.34 million cruise quay on 17 May. Bringing more than 3,000 cruise guests to Tallinn, the 330-metre long Royal Princess - also the largest ship to visit Estonia to date - helped to officially open the new quay during a symbolic unmooring ... (more)

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Beckham team to present alternative stadium plans

Beckham unveiled designs for a waterfront stadium at PortMiami earlier this year.

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Citi eliminates mobile banking log-in for easy access on the go - Mobile Commerce Daily

Following a successful beta test, Citi is launching a new opt-in feature nationwide which enables customers to view sensitive account information in their Citi mobile banking app without log-in friction, making it the first major U.S. bank to offer such a preference.

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Beckham team to present alternative stadium plans

Beckham unveiled designs for a waterfront stadium at PortMiami earlier this year.

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Beckham team to present alternative stadium plans

Beckham unveiled designs for a waterfront stadium at PortMiami earlier this year.

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Beckham team to present alternative stadium plans

Beckham unveiled designs for a waterfront stadium at PortMiami earlier this year.

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Carnival Corp. to spend up to $400 million on expanded clean-air program

... more than 19 percent since 2005 and is on track to meet its goal of 20 percent by 2015. , comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises ( ...

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Cruising With Colin

NEW CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY: Norwegian Cruise Lines Chief Executive Officer and President Colin Veitch is banking on Hawaii's potential as a cruising distination.

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Windstar launches line of intimate, non-sail luxury yachts

At the recent Cruise Shipping Miami convention in Miami Beach , FL., Seattle-based Windstar Cruises unveiled plans for its three newest vessels.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Crystal Cruises creates gastronomic culinary coup on Serenity and Symphony

While we've always found the food on Crystal Cruises two ships some of the best at sea, recent innovations is taking dining to new levels.

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Crystal Cruises Redefines The "Fine" In Fine Dining

Soft and crunchy. Solid and air. It's about avant-garde works of art that wow as much in their presentation as they do in the mouth.

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Crystal Cruises Redefines The "Fine" In Fine Dining

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Crystal Cruises Redefines The "Fine" In Fine Dining

A White Chocolate Passionfruit Delice is one of 100 new dishes on Crystal Cruises' new "Modern" dinner menu.

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Fine Arts Festival Brings Art to the Community

The streets of Reston Town Center were full of visitors seeing the booths displaying the crafts and works of artists from May 16 to May 18. Photo by Ryan Dunn .

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Windstar Cruises Sails into Summer with One Week Sale

Guests can enjoy exceptional savings of up to 66% on select voyages to Asia, Arabia, Tahiti, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Caribbean.

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Disney Cruise Line returns to Galveston for 2015 holiday season

Steiner Leisure Limited Announces Adoption of 10b5-1 Plan Under Share Repurchase Program

That plan is effective immediately and purchases will commence under the plan provided that the purchase parameters set forth in the plan are met.

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Mayor's big plans for seaport land

With a soccer stadium at PortMiami apparently no longer an option, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez says he'll come back with a new plan for the seaport's under-used but highly valuable southwest corner.

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Juggler Puts Fresh Spin On Wedding Performances

... but you've added something different to it." Veteran of the stage A veteran headliner on the world's top cruise lines and an icon on the corporate performance circuit, BuSTAR is one of Australia's most sought after talents and is quickly becoming a ...

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Heidi Waldusky Named ECD at Story Worldwide, Worlds First Full-Service Content Advertising Agency

Heidi Waldusky, a creative leader with deep experience in integrated advertising, is now second-in-command of the multi-disciplinary creative department at Story Worldwide in New York.

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Disney's Market Premium Now 'Frozen' In Place

Disney's multi-platform strategy ensures strong and sustained growth as the company continues to capitalize on its most recent Frozen and expanding Marvel Franchises.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to upgrade ships, dining, more

Norwegian Cruise Line on Tuesday announced plans to spend more than $250 million upgrading its ships.

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Hogg Robinson Group plc (HRG) Set to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Hogg Robinson Group plc is scheduled to post its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 22nd.

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Heidi Waldusky Named ECD at Story Worldwide, World's First Full-Service Content Advertising Agency

THIS is your chance to win a tour and lunch aboard the stunning Celebrity Eclipse.

Five Southern Daily Echo readers will have the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to venture onboard Celebrity Eclipse with a tour and sumptuous three-course lunch when it docks in Southampton on Saturday, July 5. Celebrity Eclipse is one of the most popular of the Celebrity Cruises fleet and won the 'Best from the UK' award from the 2014 Cruise ... (more)

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Cruise ship to arrive in Provincetown on Friday

The Holland America Line "ms Maasdam" cruise ship will arrive Friday in Provincetown Harbor bringing about 1,200 people to town for the day.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Royal Caribbean Offers 5-Week-Long U.S.-To-China Cruise

This computer-generated image provided by the Royal Caribbean International cruise line shows its forthcoming ship, Quantum of the Seas.

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Former Port Commission Chairman Edmonds Remembered During Meeting

... out of Bayport again in November. Norwegian Cruise Line begins sailing out of Bayport in October, so two cruise lines will be operating from the terminal during the next cruise season. A video presentation about the Port Authority's Maritime Academy ...

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Royal Caribbean Offers 5-Week-Long U.S. To China Cruise

Royal Caribbean says it's offering a 53-day voyage from the U.S. to China to inaugurate its newest giant luxury liner, the Quantum of the Seas , which is scheduled to begin cruises out of Shanghai next year.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Hawaiian Islands in 2015

The September 2015 10-night cruises include stops in Hilo, Nawiliwili, Kauai, Honolulu and Kahului, according to Disney Cruise Line.

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Royal Caribbean Offers 5-Week-Long U.S. To China Cruise

This computer-generated image provided by the Royal Caribbean International cruise line shows its forthcoming ship, Quantum of the Seas.

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Miami officials nix Beckham's initial stadium site

Officials in Miami have nixed David Beckham's initial first choice for a Major League Soccer stadium site in Miami.

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Hats and horses to thrill at Girls Day Out

Kinghorn Motor Group Girls Day Out is the Shoalhaven City Turf Club's highlight of the year and will be held this Sunday at the Archer Raceway.

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Miami officials nix Beckham's initial stadium site

In this Feb. 5, 2014 file photo, former England soccer star David Beckham, center, poses with MLS Commissioner Don Garber, left, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, during a news conference in Miami.

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Miami officials nix Beckham's initial stadium site

Officials in Miami have nixed David Beckham's initial first choice for a Major League Soccer stadium site in Miami.

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Carnival Corp. adding to Australia fleet

... will have five ships in Australia year-round, while Princess Cruises will base three ships there and Carnival Cruise Lines will have one. The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations ...

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Miami officials nix Beckham's initial stadium site

PortMiami had been the Beckham group's preferred site. But Miami Beckham United announced Monday they were pursuing locating the stadium at the site of a downtown boat slip instead.

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Miami officials nix Beckham's initial stadium site

Officials in Miami have nixed David Beckham's initial first choice for a Major League Soccer stadium site in Miami.

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Stacie Starr Named Live with Kelly and Michael's 'Top Teacher Search'

This morning on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced that STACIE STARR from Elyria, Ohio, was chosen as the winner of "LIVE's 2014 Top Teacher Search."

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Texas - but for a limited time only

Just a few months after Disney Cruise Line left the Port of Galveston, the company announced its return, but only for a limited engagement.

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Regal Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage

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Regal Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage

Sister ship to the acclaimed Royal Princess, her seven-day inaugural cruise includes stops in Corfu, Mykonos and an overnight call in , Princess Cruises president.

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Insomniac Announces Premier VIP Offerings for Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas

Insomniac is excited to reveal exclusive VIP offerings for the sold-out Electric Daisy Carnival , Las Vegas which will be held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on June 20-22, 2014.

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Cruise ship's 1,200 passengers to visit Provincetown Friday

The Holland America Line "ms Maasdam" cruise ship will arrive Friday in Provincetown Harbor bringing about 1,200 people to town for the day, according to the police.

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Star Trek's Mr. Sulu to be special guest on Queen Mary 2 cruise

Star Trek 's popular Mr. Sulu will be traveling on a different vessel this summer.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to invest over $250M in 'Norwegian NEXT' program

Norwegian Cruise Line to invest over $250M in 'Norwegian NEXT' program Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it is investing more than $250M in "Norwegian NEXT," a program that encompasses ship revitalizations, dining enhancements, new entertainment and activities experiences, innovations in technology, and new tropical destinations.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to Further Enrich Guest Experience Through...

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it is investing more than $250 million in "Norwegian NEXT," a program focused on bringing "new enhancements, experiences and transformations" across the fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and building on the success of the line's two new ships: Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway.

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Stock Upgrades: Carnival Catches a Wave

Carnival Corporation shares, up 1.57% yesterday, are adding on another 2.29% ahead of the open after a broker boost.

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Disney Cruise Line returning to Hawaii in 2015 - it's official

The Disney Wonder, seen here in Honolulu Harbor in this 2012 file photo, will return to Hawaii in September 2015 for two 10-night cruises, Disney Cruise Line said Monday.

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Two Holland America ships to leave fleet

Two of Holland America's 15 ships will leave the fleet in 2015. Holland America parent company Carnival Corp. late Monday announced that the line's 1,260-passenger Ryndam and 1,260-passenger Statendam will be Two Holland America ships to leave fleet Two of Holland America's 15 ships will leave the fleet in 2015.

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Disney Cruise Line returning to Hawaii in 2015 - it's official

Disney Cruise Line said Monday that it will return to Hawaii in September 2015 with the Disney Wonder making two 10-night cruises to the islands.

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Documentary 'Window in the Waves'- Next Showing 5/21

'Window in the Waves', featuring Coral Reef in Gulf of Mexico will go on the air in May and June next.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Carnival Corporation to Expand Market Leadership in Australia, Adding ...

... ships from three of the company's brands - three P&O Cruises ships, two Princess Cruises ships and one Carnival Cruise Lines ship. In 2015, with P&O Cruises adding its two ships and the return of Princess Cruises' Sun Princess full-time, that number ...

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The Second City and Thruline/Tagline Pictures Announce Partnership

Management & production company Thruline Entertainment/Tagline Pictures has formed a strategic alliance with The Second City , the Chicago-based empire whose list of alumni reads like a Who's Who of Comedy.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Hawaii

Hawaii is back on the schedule at Disney Cruise Line. The four-ship company today announced the Disney Wonder will operate two 10-night sailings to Hawaii in September 2015.

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Disney Cruise Line releases fall 2015 sailings: Wonder returns to Hawaii

On May 19, Disney Cruise Line announced its schedule for fall 2015 trips. The family cruise line will offer two sailings to Hawaii aboard the Disney Wonder .

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Hawaii

Hawaii is back on the schedule at Disney Cruise Line. The four-ship company today announced the Disney Wonder will operate two 10-night sailings to Hawaii in September 2015.

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Beckham group pushes Miami bayside venue for MLS stadium

Forced to rethink the location of a stadium for his proposed Major League Soccer team, retired England captain David Beckham is forging ahead with plans for a new site next to the Miami Heat basketball arena.

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Neighbors? Beckham chases stadium next to LeBron, Miami Heat

Miami Beckham United has opted to veer away from the contentious PortMiami site to help its bid to build a stadium and deliver a MLS expansion team to south Florida.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Hawaii

Hawaii is back on the schedule at Disney Cruise Line. The four-ship company today announced the Disney Wonder will operate two 10-night sailings to Hawaii in September 2015.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Hawaii

Hawaii is back on the schedule at Disney Cruise Line. The four-ship company today announced the Disney Wonder will operate two 10-night sailings to Hawaii in September 2015.

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Disney Cruise Line returns to Galveston for 2015 holiday season

Celebrity Cruises - Get up to $2000 in savings - plus 3rd/4th Guest 50% OFF or FREE

... s largest cruise seller. Cruisedealership offers a wide array of itineraries and ship details for more than 70+ cruise lines worldwide and is one of the top sellers of cruises on the Internet.

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Queen Mary 2 Celebrates a Decade of Transatlantic Crossings

The Queen Mary 2 is marking 10 years of luxury and history on the high seas. NY1's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

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Disney Cruise Lines to return to Hawaiian islands

The Disney Cruise Line, which made its debut in the Hawaiian islands in 2012, is returning next year for another limited engagement.

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BusinessDisney cruises set sail out of San Diego

Disney Cruise Line, in a first for San Diego, is originating a dozen voyages from here over the next year and a half, a hopeful harbinger of better times to come for a local industry that has been in steep decline for the last several years.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises building more luxury ships and re-deploying a Legend

The 'Oasis of the Seas' is being joined by two more Oasis-Class ships now being built for Royal Caribbean International The 'Oasis of the Seas' is being joined by two more Oasis-Class ships now being built for Royal Caribbean International With the popularity of cruise vacations still at the top of the wave in the world of travel, Royal Caribbean ... (more)

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Disney Cruise Line returning to Hawaii in 2015 - it's official

The Disney Wonder, seen here in Honolulu Harbor in this 2012 file photo, will return to Hawaii in September 2015 for two 10-night cruises, Disney Cruise Line said Monday.

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Disney Cruise Line 2015 Includes Hawaii And Other Magical Places

When Disney Cruise Line doubled the size of their magical fleet not all that long ago, we expected some movement as ships settled in to their assigned itineraries .

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Disney Cruise Line to sail from West Coast, Galveston, TX and Hawaii in 2015

Disney Cruise Line announced today that they will be offering sailings from the West Coast, Galveston TX and Hawaii in 2015.

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Community Notepad

Join the community at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the annual Chocolate Fest and Carnival.

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Disney will sail to Hawaii in 2015

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Blog Post: Disney Cruise Line Returning to Hawaii, West Coast and Galveston in 2015

CELEBRATION, Fla. In the fall of 2015, Disney Cruise Line is returning to popular destinations and home ports for limited-time engagements.

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Disney Cruise Line to return to Hawaii

Hawaii is back on the schedule at Disney Cruise Line. The four-ship company today announced the Disney Wonder will operate two 10-night sailings to Hawaii in September 2015.

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Disney Cruise Line heading back to Hawaii in 2015

Disney Cruise Line is spreading its fleet back out from under the sunshine in fall 2015.

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Disney adding new 5K for annual marathon weekend

Registration opens May 23 for the 5K Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, which will be available for the first time in 2015.

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Cruise Line Hosts Food and Wine Festival...

In a move to show its offerings to travelers who might never consider a cruise, Celebrity Cruises will host a food and wine festival on land.

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Overhaul brings new features to Norwegian Jewel

One of Norwegian Cruise Line's 13 ships emerged Saturday from a two-week overhaul that brought new eateries and other upgrades.

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Regent Porto Montenegro Due to Open

Regent Porto Montenegro, the newest member of the Regent Hotels & Resorts family, will be welcoming guests for the first time ever on the coast of the Adriatic Sea this summer.

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

See the best cruises for history lovers

... Boston and Quebec City or Montreal this summer and fall on 7- to 14-day itineraries. Civil War: American Cruise Lines' American Civil War Cruises explore the history of the Western or Eastern Theater. An eight-day cruise on the Queen of the ...

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Next cruise stop: Wow

After a good deal of pawing through cruise lines' e-catalogs, comparing and contrasting itineraries and other considerations - length of cruise versus features to get excited about, I came up with a few of what I think are tempting cruises, and are still available - at least in 2015.

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Disney Adds New Event To Marathon Weekend

There will be a new event for runners to take part in at the next Walt Disney World marathon weekend.

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Disney adding new 5K for annual marathon weekend

Registration opens May 23 for the 5K Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, which will be available for the first time in 2015.

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Carnival deploys 4th ship to China for booming leisure class

Carnival will dispatch a fourth ship to China next April, escalating the battle for passengers in the fastest-growing cruise market.

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News Briefs - 'Litter Blitz' set today (Friday) on U.S. Highway 101 . . . and other items

National park staff and volunteers will converge on Lake Crescent for a one-day "Litter Blitz" along U.S. Highway 101 today.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Cruise ship to dock in Port Angeles on Saturday

The ms Statendam docked in Port Angeles at 1:50 p.m. Saturday PORT ANGELES - A 710-foot Holland America Line cruise ship is expected to dock in Port Angeles at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Baltimore actor Anthony Michael Hobbs to star in 'In A Roundabout Way' Sunday, June 8, 2014

The reading is about Lincoln's journey of friendships and struggles after the President's death.

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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth enters shipyard for major facelift

The beautiful Queen Elizabeth has checked into a German shipyard for a major facelift.

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Consumer Discretionary Or Staples?

The sector rotation that has been taking place in the market has shifted money from sectors perceived as high-risk into more stable areas.

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Ports vying for costly contract to scrap Costa Concordia

This is part of a $154 million restoration and expansion of facilities at the commercial port in Piombino, Italy, which is competing to scrap the Costa Concordia.

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Here Are All The Private Islands You Should Visit This Summer

"Luxury is a private island." We're not sure who actually said that, but we know it's definitely true.

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COMPASS- E6

Join Cruise Vacations for a free presentation comparing 5 major river cruise lines that focus on Europe.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

PBN's West Oahu Means Business event: Slideshow

Nearly 200 local business leaders turned out for PBN's first-ever West Oahu Means Business panel breakfast at the Kapolei Golf Course.

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Actress and comic came to ski, stayed to perform

Katrina Kmak at the historic Egyptian Theatre. She belted out show-stopping songs with a comic flair at the annual Park City Follies.

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Norwegian Cruise Line and HSN Are Charting New Courses for a Successful Partnership

In this session, attendees learned how Norwegian Cruise Line and HSN have partnered to bring unique experiences and propositions to a highly-engaged audience that loves to shop and cruise.

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What Tops the Travel Bucket List for 2014? Americans Reveal Their Fantasies

And it may be that curiosity and adventure rule with today's millennial travelers vs. those who are 35 and older, according to an eye-opening study that is given its due attention in the latest issue of Travel-Intel.

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A new runDisney Challenge?

A new runDisney Challenge? And today, runDisney announced the newest event to its ever-expanding lineup - the Castaway Cay Challenge.

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Carnival Corporation expands into China seas with ships of Costa and Princess

... More than that, as the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of 10 of the world's most celebrated cruise lines, we are very well positioned to continue working with government officials in China to help the country meet its goal of ...

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Celebrity Cruises Ship Joins University of Miami...

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s ships are known for providing vacationers with innovative experiences, extraordinary service, and award-winning cuisine as they cross the world's oceans.

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Ms. Rotterdam meets the Ms. Royal Princess

At may 10th the cruiseliner The Ms.Rotterdam and The Ms. Royal Princess visted the cruise terminal of Rotterdam.

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RAGa s Three Charities for 2014/15 Announced at the First Ever RAG Awards

Yesterday evening, SUSU hosted the first ever RAG awards to commemorate the hard work, commitment and efforts its volunteers have dedicated to helping raise so much money and awareness.

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Oceanco Hosts the Six Finalists in the Young Designer of the Year Award

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Have fun at floating five-star hotel, safely

The Diamond Princess Cruise ship is one of the three cruise ships deployed in Asia by Princess Cruises for the 2014-2015 season.

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Traffic warning with six cruise ships due in port

... up access to the port and the cruise operators will be staggering the embark and disembark times. Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Balmoral and Black Watch will be both arriving in port at 4.30am, MSC Opera will arrive at 4pm and then P&Os MV Aurora and MV ...

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Disney Cruise Line Looks to Extend Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for Runners

You just ran the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon, what are you going to do next? If you answered "go on a Disney cruise?" then you might be interested in this new promotion for runDisney participants.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Unrest in Ukraine causes Silversea Cruises to modify itineraries

Silversea Cruises announce today that due to the unsettled situation in Ukraine it has modified the itineraries for four Black Sea voyages originally scheduled to call in Yalta, Sevastopol, or Odessa this year.

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Royal Caribbean orders 4th Oasis-class ship.

Slated for delivery in 2018, a fourth Oasis -class ship may be added to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s fleet of enormous cruises.

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Papua New Guinea: 'Dimdims' take a run ashore

I step ashore on beautiful Kiriwina Island not knowing what to expect. From what I have seen of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province, this is a South Seas paradise that constantly tests the limits of one's credibility and reason.

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US cruise ship to visit in November

Ba Ria Vung Tau and Nha Trang, two of the most popular destinations in Viet Nam for international cruise vessels, will be part of the company's 2014-15 itinerary.

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Actor George Takei to headline Cunard cruise

From the Starship Enterprise to the ocean ship Queen Mary 2. Cunard this week announced that actor George Takei will headline the July 28 sailing of the Queen Mary 2. The Star Trek star will make two Actor George Takei to headline Cunard cruise From the Starship Enterprise to the ocean ship Queen Mary 2. Cunard this week announced that actor George ... (more)

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Regent Seven Seas reports first-quarter profit

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a Doral-based cruise line with three luxury ships, turned a small profit in the first quarter of the year.

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PolitiFact: Will soccer stadium threaten existing PortMiami jobs?

An ad by the Miami Seaport Alliance suggests a soccer stadium at PortMiami will cost 207,000 jobs, but PolitiFact Florida found that the jobs are not directly tied to the port.

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PolitiFact: Will soccer stadium threaten existing PortMiami jobs?

An ad by the Miami Seaport Alliance suggests a soccer stadium at PortMiami will cost 207,000 jobs, but PolitiFact Florida found that the jobs are not directly tied to the port.

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Discounted cruises, spa retreats and more travel deals

The luxury Regent Seven Seas Mariner is the first to be made up of all suite staterooms, all with balconies.

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Disney Celebrates its Most Iconic Villain with New Collection of...

Disney Consumer Products has unveiled a wickedly captivating collection of products based on the highly-anticipated Walt Disney Studios live action film "Maleficent," in theatres May 30. DCP collaborated with some of today's hottest brands including MAC Cosmetics, Stella McCartney, Crow's Nest, HSN, JAKKS Pacific and more to assemble a product ... (more)

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Deal watch: Cunard launches anniversary sale

Cunard is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic Queen Mary 2 this month with a deal on select sailings.

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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Month Earnings for Fiscal 2014

Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter increased 30% to . "We're extremely pleased with our results this quarter, delivering double-digit increases in operating income across all of our businesses and the highest quarterly earnings per share in the history of the Company," said .

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Rating Increased to Buy at SunTrust

The firm currently has a $63.00 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of $54.00.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Blog Post: New Castaway Cay Challenge Added To 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Runners taking part in the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend can add the ultimate finish to their experience - the new Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, a joint venture by run Disney and Disney Cruise Line.

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A new runDisney Challenge?

In the past year, runDisney has offered several new races and challenges including 10k races and several multi-day, multi-race challenges.

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runDisney and Disney Cruise add Castaway Cay Challenge to WDW Marathon Weekend

Runners who complete a 2015 WDW Marathon Weekend race and the Castaway Cay 5K on Jan. 14, as part of a four-night Disney Dream sailing, will earn an inaugural medal.

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Pow! Entertainment, Inc. - 10-Q - Management's Discussion and...

LOOKING STATEMENTS Some of the statements in the Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements about what may happen in the future.

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Hamburg Hosts 12 Cruise Ships for Ports 825th Anniversary

Over the last weekend , 12 cruise ships visited the Port of Hamburg and were counted in total with 27 sail-by passages in front of the Landungsbrcken pontoons.

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5-night western Caribbean cruise on Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess from $279

Princess Cruises offers a 7-night western Caribbean cruise on the Caribbean Princess for as little as $279, based on double occupancy.

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Mindi Abair and Joan Osborne join Grammy Festival at Sea this November

Grammy-nominated artists Mindi Abair and Joan Osborne are the latest performers added to the lineup for the Grammy Festival at Sea: Women Who Rock, which will set sail Nov. 4 - 8, 2014, in conjunction with Norwegian Cruise Line, the official cruise line of The Recording Academy and the Grammy Awards.

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Cruise ship tours: The charm of the new Star Pride

What's it like on Windstar Cruises' newest ship, the 212-passenger Star Pride? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at the vessel, which was christened earlier this Cruise ship tours: The charm of the new Star Pride What's it like on Windstar Cruises' newest ship, the 212-passenger Star Pride? Our latest ... (more)

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Which States Have the Best 401(k) Growth?

Which states have the best 401 plans? That question isn't usually tied to geography, but financial advisory firm Judy Diamond Associates has found some key differences and benefits based on location.

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Signs point to Disney Cruise Line's return to Hawaii in 2015

The Disney Wonder is seen in port in Honolulu Harbor in this May 2012 file photo.

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Signs point to Disney Cruise Line's return to Hawaii in 2015

Could Disney Cruise Line be planning to bring its Disney Wonder back to Hawaii next year? The Disney Cruise Line Blog is raising that possibility, noting that the Hawaii port calendars have dates in September 2015 blocked off for a 965-foot ship under the name "Inchscape Special."

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Investigations

A Local 6 investigation has found many who are arrested in Internet child sex sting operations receive little or no jail time.

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Cities of Canada

Canada's biggest city, it lies on the shores of Lake Ontario. Its population is 2.5million and its sights include the famous CN Tower, which at 1815ft was once the world's tallest building.

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Community Notepad

Join the community at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the annual Chocolate Fest and Carnival.

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Signs point to Disney Cruise Line's return to Hawaii in 2015

The Disney Wonder is seen in port in Honolulu Harbor in this May 2012 file photo.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Will soccer stadium threaten existing PortMiami jobs?

David Beckham's proposed soccer stadium at Miami's Port "threatens the 207,000 jobs and $27 billion economic impact tied to the cargo and cruise industries."

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Royal Caribbean orders fourth Oasis-class megaship

Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas is shown arriving in Port Everglades in this photo from 2009.

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Crystal Cruises: New land trips and Fall colors

... magazine's "Readers Choice Survey" and rated Crystal Cruises the top choice on the magazine's "Gold List" of cruise lines. Similarly, readers of Travel+Leisure rated the Crystal Serenity #1 in the "large ships" category (a distinction Crystal has ...

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Regent Seven Seas reports first-quarter profit

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a Doral-based cruise line with three luxury ships, turned a small profit in the first quarter of the year.

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Salvage of Costa Concordia Shipwreck Suffers Setback

A giant crane prepares to lift a flotation caisson the height of a 10-story building into position on the wrecked side of the Costa Concordia .

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Cunard Line Welcomes George Takei Aboard Queen Mary 2 This July

Cunard Line announced that actor and social media superstar George Takei will join Queen Mary 2 on her 28 July Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton.

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Royal Caribbean Orders Fourth Oasis-Class Vessel

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that it has agreed with STX France to move forward on the order of a fourth Oasis-class ship for delivery in 2018.

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Cunard's Magnificent Queens Line Up Three Abreast for the First Time in Dramatic Photo Shoot

The world's grandest ocean liner, Queen Mary 2 and her sister ships Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria sailed in formation from Lisbon to the UK ahead of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's visit to celebrate Queen Mary 2's 10th anniversary in Southampton on Friday 9 May. The world's grandest ocean liner , Queen Mary 2 and her sister ships Queen Elizabeth ... (more)

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Costa to send third ship to China in 2015

Cunard Line Welcomes George Takei Aboard Queen Mary 2 this July

Cunard Line is delighted to announce that actor and social media superstar George Takei will join Queen Mary 2 on her 28 July Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton.

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Cunard Line Welcomes George Takei Aboard Queen Mary 2 this July

David Beckham's Miami football stadium plans branded 'nutty'

Wet and wild! Water slide that sends riders plummeting to the ground at 24 feet per SECOND is tallest and steepest in Orlando Are these the plane seats of the future? Flip-up chairs, double-tiered armrests and flexible flat-beds that reinvent the wheel Shocking video shows just how easy it is to break into your suitcase - and leave it looking like ... (more)

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Cunard Line Welcomes George Takei Aboard Queen Mary 2 this July

Guests will have the unique opportunity to hear from the famous actor at two scheduled presentations as a part of Cunard's Insights speaker programme )--Cunard Line is delighted to announce that actor and social media superstar George Takei will join Queen Mary 2 on her 28 July Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton.

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David G. Sellars on the Waterfront: a week of big ships keeps Port of Port Angeles busy

The aft of the oil tanker Polar Resolution is raised out of the water while she is at Terminal 1 North in Port Angeles Harbor last week.

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Cruise ship visit boosts Port Angeles business, merchants say

... City Pier in Port Angeles every Tuesday and leaves each Thursday for a day in Port Townsend as part of American Cruise Lines tours that began in April. Antiques a draw Elliott said he had a noticeable uptick in business as a steady stream of ...

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Carnival deploys more cruise ships to China

The Sapphire Princess, Carnival's first premium-priced ship in China, begins a four-month season in Shanghai on May 21. Photo / APN Carnival will dispatch a fourth ship to China next April, escalating the battle for passengers in the fastest-growing cruise market.

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Smoother seas for solo travellers

Arcadia, pictured sailing into Sydney Harbour, has the first new single balcony cabins in the P&O Cruises fleet.

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Carnival Corporation expands into China seas with ships of Costa and Princess

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reports Results for First Quarter 2014

Occupancy was a record 95.1%, an increase of 3.1 percentage points from a year earlier, while capacity during the quarter was 167,300 Available Passenger Cruise Days compared to 170,100 in the first quarter of 2013, due to 4 of the 10-day scheduled Seven Seas Mariner drydock occurring in stated, "We are pleased with our financial results, including ... (more)

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David Beckham's brand would drive Miami soccer team's business plan, investor says

Simon Fuller, David Beckham's business partner, said Beckham's name and image would make money for a Major League Soccer team beyond stadium ticket and concession sales.

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Joe Bonamassa, John Hiatt to headline Blues cruise

Joe Bonamassa and John Hiatt are among the musicians headlining a new music cruise focused on the blues.

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My Culture Rocks' carnival launched

Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has launched the second edition of Street Carnival Festival with a call on all to support in promoting the culture and heritage of the country.

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Holland America ship to circumnavigate South America

Holland America has announced plans for another ambitious sailing from Florida to South America and back.

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David Beckham says boat slip would be ‘great’ site for Miami soccer stadium

In his visit to County Hall, David Beckham insisted he wants his Major League Soccer franchise to play in a waterfront stadium.

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Royal Caribbean orders 4th Oasis-class ship

Slated for delivery in 2018, a fourth Oasis-class ship may be added to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s fleet of enormous cruises.

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Ship abandons docking due to high winds

Azura set sail from Southampton on Saturday morning, heading to the Belgium capital Bruges but passengers were woken up by an announcement early yesterday morning telling them the ship would not be docking.

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Princess Cruises to screen all FIFA World Cup games onboard

Princess Cruises will please soccer fans by screening all 64 games of the upcoming FIFA World Cup aboard nine cruise ships during the June 12-July 13 tournament.

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5 awful Mother's Day gifts

If there's a choice to be made between who deserves flowers - your partner or your mother - new data suggests mothers are the clear winner.

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Cruise News: Cunard Line's three Queens celebrate a major milestone

Flagship Queen Mary 2 is the birthday girl, marking 10 years of service, with sister ships Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth paying their respects.

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Carnival Corporation Adds Industry-Leading Fourth Ship In China,...

... . More than that, as the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of 10 of the world's most celebrated cruise lines, we are very well positioned to continue working with government officials in and Atlantica, and we are confident they will ...

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Officials celebrate Juneau seawalk improvements

Port Director Carl Uchytil introduces guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the cruise ship terminal staging area.

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All Things Travel: Steps Needed To Limit Waterfront Traffic

Boston got a look at what the waterfront traffic will be like in 10 years last Friday and it wasn't a pretty sight.

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Beckham presses forward with Miami soccer stadium bid

Two months have passed since English soccer star David Beckham hopped on a stage, his back to Miami's sparkling Biscayne Bay, and announced plans to start a Major League Soccer franchise.

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Hitch in Beckham's Miami plans

David Beckham announces his MLS ownership dreams during a news conference in Miami in March.

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Beckham presses forward with Miami stadium bid

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Huge cruise ship arrives at Port Angeles

... The Holland America cruise ship stops, which are only in Port Angeles, are in addition to the weekly American Cruise Lines tours that began in April. The 205-foot American Spirit stops at City Pier in Port Angeles every Tuesday and leaves each ...

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Beckham presses forward with Miami stadium bid

Two months have passed since David Beckham announced his plans to start a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami.

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Beckham presses forward with Miami stadium bid

In this March 24, 2014, file photo, former England soccer star David Beckham speaks during a news conference in Miami.

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Discover the Caribbean: Come and see Honduras

... to these attractions and the satisfactory experiences that the cruise companies have had in Honduras, several cruise lines are scheduled to dock in Trujillo this year bringing with them with an estimated 80,000 passengers, Norwegian Cruise Line, ...

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