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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Exclusive: Norwegian Cruise nears $3 billion Prestige Cruises deal - sources

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd , the world's third largest cruise operator, is in advanced talks to acquire peer Prestige Cruises International Inc for around $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Exclusive: Norwegian Cruise nears $3 billion Prestige Cruises deal - sources

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd NCHL.O, the world's third largest cruise operator, is in advanced talks to acquire peer Prestige Cruises International Inc for around $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Exclusive: Norwegian Cruise nears $3 billion Prestige Cruises deal - sources

A deal would give Norwegian Cruise, a company with a market value of $6.8 billion, access to Prestige Cruises' luxury cruise ships and affluent clientele as it competes with bigger rivals Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd An agreement may be announced as early as this week, the sources said on Sunday, cautioning that the talks could still fall apart.

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Exclusive: Norwegian Cruise Nears $3 Billion Prestige Cruises Deal - Sources

A deal would give Norwegian Cruise, a company with a market value of $6.8 billion, access to Prestige Cruises' luxury cruise ships and affluent clientele as it competes with bigger rivals Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd An agreement may be announced as early as this week, the sources said on Sunday, cautioning that the talks could still fall apart.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Escandinavia 2014 no 19 - AALESUND

ESCANDINAVIA 2014: Serie sobre a minha viagem a NORUEGA e as cidades de ESTOCOLMO e de COPENHAGUE , entre os dias 21 de Junho e 12 de Julho de 2014 - No 019 ! SCANDINAVIA 2014: Series on my trip to NORWAY and to the cities of STOCKHOLM and COPENHAGEN , from June 21st to July 12th, 2014 - #019 ! A CIDADEZINHA DE AALESUND VISTA DO MONTE AKSLA ! THE ... (more)

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Expands Free Internet Service

Regent Seven Seas Cruises guests can let the folks back home know all about their cruise vacation without burning up minutes in a costly Internet package.

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Fox World Travel Announces 2015 Alaska Select Group Vacations

Fox World Travel announced it will offer five unique guided group vacations to Alaska in 2015 led by an experienced Alaska Tour Manager.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Secrets of cheap fall getaways

... take advantage of the deals in "shoulder season." Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1tS6FdM Cruise lines overestimated interest in Caribbean sailings and added ships to those routes. For the fall season, they're offering ...

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Royal Caribbean's Quantum Of The Seas Is The Future On A Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean's newest cruise vessel, deemed "the world's most futuristic ship," features robotic bartenders , digital balconies, an aerial viewing pod and floating DJs.

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Brazil AHTS Contract Breakthrough for Havyard

Havyard says it is to deliver the ship design and equipment for four anchor handling tug supply vessels that are to be built and operated by the Brazilian shipping company and shipyard group Grupo CBO.

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5 Cruises That Sail to Private Islands

Nothing says "luxury" like a private beach, and on these cruises, you'll have the chance to indulge with this exclusive perk.

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HII Gains Award for Employee Military Service Support

Huntington Ingalls Industries informs that two members of its legal team received Patriot Awards from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for their support of employees who are active in the National Guard or National Reserve.

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EOC Takes Full Ownership of OSVs

On 26 August 2014, EOC Limited agreed to acquire 50% of the entire issued share capital of Lewek Antares Shipping Pte.

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Travel briefs

Royal Caribbean International announced a slew of technological innovations that will be rolled out with its next new ship, including robot bartenders.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Keel Laid for Holland America Line's New Ship

Holland America Line celebrated the keel laying of its new 2,650-guest Pinnacle Class ship on August 22 at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy.

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Drones could join the Disney magic, if patent filings are to be believed

On top of Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Aladdin, visitors to Disney theme parks may one day get a glimpse of drones.

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Suddenlink launches WatchESPN

Suddenlink Communications is now offering its subscribers the WatchESPN app and access to ESPN's web portal to view live sports coverage anytime.

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Worst Performing Industries For August 28, 2014

The Dow dropped 0.32% to 17,066.50, while the NASDAQ composite index fell 0.27% to 4,557.21.

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Warming aids Arctic economies but far short of 'cold rush'

Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average.

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Molja highthouse hotel in Aalesund Norway offers couples the perfect intimate escape

Molja Lighthouse in Aalesund, Norway, is just three metres wide but has been converted for two guests with one bedroom.

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Warming Aids Arctic Economies, but Short of 'Cold Rush'

Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average.

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Warming Aids Arctic Economies But Far Short Of 'Cold Rush'

Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average.

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Warming aids Arctic economies but far short of "cold rush"

Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average.

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Royal Caribbean Has High Tech Hopes for New Ship, Minus the Wi-Fi

The new tech tricks are cool, but may new passengers will still be trying to post selfies from the Caribbean and not having much luck.

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Tugboat Capsizes Near 106th Bridge, Chicago

The Coast Guard informs it is responding to the capsize of a tug on the Calumet River near the 106th St. Bridge in Chicago, in which the two crew members were able to escape from the vessel and swim to shore.

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Oceanteam Focuses on Mexico Strategy

Oceanteam Shipping ASA releases its Q2 2014 financial report, with extracts as follows: The company says it saw, with its early focus on Mexico, a long term strategy confirmed: its newly founded DOT Shipping partnership with Grupo Diavaz and the subsequent approval of the Mexican Energy Reform legislation is envisaged to create significant ... (more)

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March on Stress Assesses MPHRP's care

Professor Neil Greenberg of March on Stress at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, visited the Philippines to assess the competencies of mental healthcare providers who assist MPHRP in supporting seafarers and families after piracy.

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WR Nominated for International Seatrade Insider Cruise Award

WR Systems has been shortlisted for the Environmental Initiative Award. Judged by an independent panel of experienced cruise industry specialists, the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards are one of the highest accolades in the cruise industry.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Smart ship appeals to tech-savvy travelers

Royal Caribbean International is introducing its newest ship called the Quantum of the Seas, and for tech-savvy travelers who like hassle-free vacations, this may just be the ticket.

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Princess Cruises Unveils Hip Night Sky Lounge Aboard Regal Princess

A new, cool nighttime experience will debut on in November, enabling guests to enjoy a chic and contemporary outdoor nightclub under the stars.

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Celebrity Cruises opts for Goodstuff

Goodstuff partnered with OMD UK, which already handled social and search engine optimisation for Celebrity Cruises, for the pitch.

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Governor Rick Scott (right) -vs.- former Governor Charlie Crist. Plus, more primary results here.

Though the results in the gubernatorial primaries were foregone conclusions, other races around the state were tighter.

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Celebrity Cruises opts for Goodstuff

Goodstuff partnered with OMD UK, which already handled social and search engine optimisation for Celebrity Cruises, for the pitch.

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Holland America Line building its biggest ship

Holland America said construction on the 2,650-guest Pinnacle Class ship began on Aug. 22 at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard.

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Sting bringing his Last Ship home to The Sage Gateshead in April 2015

Wallsend-born musician Sting has announced two exclusive performances of songs from musical The Last Ship at The Sage Gateshead It was only yesterday we heard that The Police's former frontman would be coming to help celebrate the Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony, and now we hear he will be bringing songs from his musical The Last Ship to ... (more)

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Parking Area for Ships?

Funny? I was a bit confused when I saw this ship on a parking area on the Norwegian Vesteralen islands.

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Pariah Containership Banned from Australian Ports

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority informs that it has issued a direction to the container ship 'Vega Auriga' that prohibits the ship from using or entering any Australian ports due to repeated breaches relating to seafarer welfare and maintenance of the ship.

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US Aircraft Carrier 'Ike' Leaves Drydock

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has left dry dock and moved from Dry Dock 8 to pier 42/43 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.

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Smart-Ship 'Quantum of the Seas' Readies

Tech-savvy modern travelers will be wowed by Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, 'Quantum of the Seas', which incorporates unprecedented levels of technology to amp up the vacation experience, say owners Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. A brand new venue onboard Quantum of the Seas , 'Bionic Bar', is set to make waves with robots at center ... (more)

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Disney files patents to use drones in parks

Disney files patents to use drones in parks Disney World could be adding drones to its nightly entertainment shows.

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Princess Cruises Unveils Hip Night Sky Lounge Aboard Regal Princess

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Princess Cruises Unveils Hip Night Sky Lounge Aboard Regal Princess

The new nightclub, Night Sky Lounge, will debut in November when the ship begins her inaugural Caribbean season .

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Windows Threshold moving to regular incremental updates; ARM-based...

Windows Threshold moving to regular incremental updates; ARM-based preview due next year - Windows 'Threshold' and cadence: How fast is too fast? - Summary: With an enterprise technical preview coming in a few weeks, and an ARM-based test version due early next year, the next version of Windows is approaching rapidly.

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Crystal catering to late-risers with excursion departures that let you sleep in

Now this is music to any cruise passenger's ears, Crystal Cruises just came up with a dream idea, to let you catch up on much needed sleep.

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A sneak peek at the year's hottest new cruise ship

PAPENBURG, Germany -- What will it be like on Royal Caribbean's soon-to-debut Quantum of the Seas? Our new photo tour in the carousel above offers a sneak peek at the much-ballyhooed vessel, which still is A sneak peek at the year's hottest new cruise ship PAPENBURG, Germany -- What will it be like on Royal Caribbean's soon-to-debut Quantum of the ... (more)

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Keel Laid for Holland America Line's New 2,650-Guest Pinnacle Class Vessel

... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing ...

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South Beach-style night club hits the top deck of the new Regal Princess

Wow, your National Cruise Examiner can't wait to hit the new hip, super cool-looking nightclub set atop Princess Cruises Regal Princess when the ship makes her Caribbean season debut in November 2014.

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A sneak peek at the year's hottest new cruise ship

PAPENBURG, Germany -- What will it be like on Royal Caribbean's soon-to-debut Quantum of the Seas? Our new photo tour in the carousel above offers a sneak peek at the much-ballyhooed vessel, which still is A sneak peek at the year's hottest new cruise ship PAPENBURG, Germany -- What will it be like on Royal Caribbean's soon-to-debut Quantum of the ... (more)

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Keel Laid for Holland America Line's New 2,650-Guest Pinnacle Class Vessel

... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing ...

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George Takei to host screening of his movie in Scottsdale

Actor George Takei, right, and husband Brad Takei host an exclusive screening of George's biographical documentary, "To Be Takei," on board Queen Mary 2 while in port at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Monday, July 28, 2014, in New York.

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With Meyer Sound, AIDA Cruises Ensures Accurate Translation From Rehearsals To Stage

With nearly 500 Meyer Sound loudspeakers already installed aboard its ships, AIDA Cruises of Rostock, Germany has recently added Meyer Sound UPA-1P loudspeaker systems in four performance rehearsal spaces in Hamburg.

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Royal Caribbean rolls out new tech, including robot bartenders

Royal Caribbean International said it launch a slew of technological innovations with its new ship, the Quantum of the Seas.

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Leaders face off over independence in final Scotland debate

Leaders of the 'yes' and 'no' camps for Scottish independence have made their final pitches to voters in a heated television debate.

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Founding of estate

THE village of Briantspuddle is hosting a centenary exhibition celebrating the founding of the Bladen Estate and its legacy.

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LG details its G3 Stylus smartphone: 5.5 inch display, 1.3GHz...

LG details its G3 Stylus smartphone: 5.5 inch display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, to debut at IFA - LG Reveals Details About the G3 Stylus Debuting at IFA - The IFA trade show is scheduled to take place a couple of weeks from now, but LG is already giving details about their upcoming LG G3 Stylus ahead of the event.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.

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Royal Caribbean International Employees Get A Windows Tablet

Pilots and tablets do not mix very well, at least if one were to take into consideration this particular incident where the plane dropped 5,000 feet in mid-air due to being occupied by the iPad.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Sebastian Shakespeare: Look, Harry! Chelsy's man has landed another beauty

Charles, a third-generation jeweller at Goode & Son, is supposedly set to announce his engagement to Harry's ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.

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Bargain Hunter: Celebrity Cruises is offering Southern California...

Luxury line Celebrity Cruises is combining a little-known Southern California deal with its popular “Pick Your Perk” feature to offer Caribbean-bound passengers savings of up to $1,425 per double-occupancy stateroom on its new “Solstice” fleet, with departures from Nov. 15 to April 12, 2015.

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PANDORA Jewelry Teams Up with Disney

PANDORA Jewelry announced a new strategic alliance with The Walt Disney Company that will give the brand a presence in Walt Disney World Resort and Disney land Resort, beginning with the sponsorship of the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida this fall.

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40,000 Royal Caribbean employees to receive their very own Windows tablet with Office 365

Microsoft has announced today that Royal Caribbean International, a cruise line brand located in Florida, will deploy 40,000 Windows tablets to their employees.

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Royal Caribbean just bought 40,000 Windows tablets

The announcement, made on the Windows for your business blog is not only good news for employees of the company, but also for Windows tablets too.

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Defeating TTP - a Pandora's Box of corporate power

Adam Weissman spills the beans on the Trans Pacific Partnership, which threatens to undermine democracy in the US and other countries at its roots.

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Cruise to benefit Suncoast Humane Society

Celebrity Cruises has designated a Bahamas cruise over Super Sunday, 2015 to benefit the Suncoast Humane Society.

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Astronomy Voyage on Hurtigruten: Aurora Borealis should be highlight

Astronomy enthusiasts and adventurous travelers seeking a view of the Northern Lights , take note: Hurtigruten has just announced new winter sailings, the Astronomy Voyage.

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USM students, AAA join to raise support for new cruise class

With the summer tourist season coming to a close and visits from leaf-peepers just around the corner, what better way to learn about the tourism industry than on a cruise ship? The University of Southern Maine's Tourism and Hospitality department, along with AAA Northern New England and Holland America Line, held a fundraiser on Aug. 22 aboard the ... (more)

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Cruise Lines Offer New Surprises for Adventure-seeking Travelers

... are opting for one-of-a-kind experiences when they hit the seas or the rivers of the world. In response, cruise lines are offering more ports of call in exotic locations, ships that feature an extraordinary range of action activities, and shore ...

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Welcome to the world's most futuristic cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean International

Yours for A 12million! Private Greek island for sale complete with 13 acres, a 17th-century watchtower and its own CHURCH Robot bartenders, a 300ft-high viewing capsule and 'virtual balconies' offering real-time views of the sea: Welcome to the world's most futuristic cruise ship The height of luxury! How you can fly on a private jet for less than ... (more)

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American Cruise Lines Announces 2015 Spring Cruise Collection

The springtime is one of the best times to experience small ship cruising with American Cruise Lines.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston debuts new works in 'Shinique Smith: Bright Matter'

Shinique Smith , Splendid, 2014. Ink, acrylic, fabric and collage, ribbon, rope and yam on wood panel.

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Uruguay Expects Significant Drop In Calls During Cruise Season

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY, Aug 24 -- A significant drop in the number of calls and visitors is forecast for this coming 2014/15 cruise season in Uruguay, according to tourism officials.

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Ita s Carnival time..Notting Hill style

TOMORROW is a public holiday here in the United Kingdom. It is also the weekend of the Notting Hill Carnival.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Global cruise lines set sail for China

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.

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Cruise news: Norwegian's next cruise ship will make UK debut in October 2015

Following in the wake of the launches of Norwegian Epic in 2010, Breakaway in 2013 and Getaway earlier this year, Norwegian Escape will call at Southampton Following in the wake of the launches of Norwegian Epic in 2010, Breakaway in 2013 and Getaway earlier this year, Norwegian Escape will call at Southampton en route to its future home across the ... (more)

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Carry on cruising

At Holiday With Us & Spalding Travel we search independently for the best prices for our clients.

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Lunchtime Live: Kristian Bush of Sugarland

Kicks 101.5 presents Lunchtime Live with Kristian Bush of Sugarland! It's an exclusive event at the W Buckhead's stylish rooftop lounge, Whiskey Blue , on Friday, September 5th! Join Kicks 101.5 for lunch at the W's restaurant, Cook Hall, and a live acoustic performance and meet & greet with Kristian Bush! Your only way in is to win- so listen to ... (more)

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Friday, August 22, 2014

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Interested in helping homeless animals? Suncoast Humane Society currently has volunteer opportunities at the Petco in Port Charlotte, 1808 Tamiami Trail #A.

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"Hurtigruten ASA in Travel and Tourism (Norway)" Published

The company wants to continue to invest in promoting itself nationally and internationally as a service that offers deep contact with the local culture and the most impressive scenery.

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Deal watch: Princess touts 'endless summer sale'

Princess Cruises is out with a new promotion on winter sailings to the Caribbean, Tahiti, Hawaii, Panama Canal and Mexico.

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Cruise ship can use clean, shore-based electricity, but burns diesel...

... routinely connects to shore power in Seattle and in Long Beach, Calif., said Jennifer de la Cruz of Carnival Cruise Lines. The ship must connect to shore power from the starboard side, but in Vancouver is assigned a portA side connection, forcing it ...

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The Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas.

Every week in the European cruise season cruise ships pass Falmouth either heading east or west as they cruise around Britain or cruise to other European Channel ports.

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Cruise1st Announce Bank Holiday Sale

Cruise1st are celebrating this year's August Bank Holiday by offering discounts on a selection of cruises aboard Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises ships.

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Princess Cruises keeps the summer going with special fares

The promotion is called 'the endless summer' and it seems like it. Princess Cruises is ignoring the cooler climes of fall and winter and keeping summer going with savings on more than 150 cruise voyages to sun-drenched destinations such as the Caribbean, Tahiti, Hawaii, Panama Canal and Mexico.

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'Bon Voyage' awards are Crystal clear

... the very first "Bon Voyage Awards" have been chosen by some of those writers, and the big winner is Crystal Cruise Lines. Top travel writers met for two days in New York under the auspices of Bon Voyage Magazine to make their choices, evaluating ...

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Bali suitcase murder: suspects, victim fought over hotel bill

Before Sheila von Wiese Mack was found dead in Bali, she argued with her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend over who was paying their hotel bill, police said.

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Norwegian Cruise Line's Alaska Bonus Days takes the chill out of prices

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the beginning of its Alaska Bonus Days promotion.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China 24 minutes

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 photo, Star Cruises cruise ship Superstar Virgo is docked at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Celebrity offering SoCal residents pick your perks deals and savings

Attention Southern California seafarers looking for a deal on your next cruise. Celebrity Cruises is offering residents of the state special pick your perks opportunities on four to 14-night Caribbean voyages.

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Taste of Travel: Alaska dazzles with 'Dancing With The Stars: At Sea'

I awake at 3:30 a.m. to the ever-so-slight rock of an 82,000-ton ship cruising along the North Pacific waters.

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8-night Australia and New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Century from $389

Celebrity Cruises is offering a 8-night Australia and New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Century for as little as $389 per person.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Crystal Cruises honored by Virtuoso as 'Industry Standout'

... travel industry members, including Virtuoso member agencies and their travel advisors, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, preferred destinations and tourism boards, airlines, on-sites and specialty services. It was an occasio that ...

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Global cruise lines set sail for China in pursuit of booming leisure market

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.

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Princess Cruises tour bus in Alaska collision

A Princess Cruises tour bus was involved in a collision with a truck Monday afternoon on Parks Highway near Cantwell.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Woman Slain In Bali Received $840K From Cruise Line Settlement

As authorities in Indonesia investigate the asphyxiation death of a Chicago woman whose body was stuffed in a suitcase in Bali, a picture has begun emerging of a long history of bad blood between her and her daughter, who has been arrested in her death.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

FOR USE WITH STORY CHINA CRUISE BOOM BY KELVIN CHAN In this photo taken Monday Aug. 4, 2014, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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In Microsoft's cloud quest, some will get left behind

Web browser or Office suite? Microsoft's and Google's office productivity and collaboration clouds pit rich and complex against simple and lean more IBM Kenexa Talent Suite brings together the solutions needed to create a higher performing workforce by combining the science to understand talent, the social tools to connect them and the experiences ... (more)

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Google's Docker tool taps Apache Mesos for cluster management

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 photo, Star Cruises cruise ship Superstar Virgo is docked at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 photo, Star Cruises cruise ship Superstar Virgo is docked at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China in pursuit of booming leisure market

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

Royal Caribbean's newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China in pursuit of booming leisure market

In this Wednesday Aug. 6, 2014 photo, the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Mariner of the Seas is docked at the international passenger port in Shanghai, China.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Global cruise lines set sail for China

In this Monday Aug. 4, 2014 photo, Chinese tourists on board the Princess Cruises ship Diamond Princess off the coast of Fukuoka, Japan.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Cruise entertainment goes big

... aboard the Carnival Freedom as part of the ship's "80s Pop to the Max" show in the main theater. Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Live program brings well-known acts onboard for in-port shows in Nassau, Cancun and California's Catalina Island. ...

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Princess Cruises tour bus in Alaska collision

A Princess Cruises tour bus was involved in a collision with a truck Monday afternoon on Parks Highway near Cantwell.

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Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition

More than 15 tugboats are expected to participate in the Working Harbor Committee's annual Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition Sunday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The race features nose-to-nose pushing contests and a line-throwing competition by tugboat crew members.

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Cruise lines protest Kiwi fees

New Zealand's fuel and port costs are among the highest in the world, representatives of international cruise lines say.

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Northland to Launch SEC Network in Time for Football Season

Northland Communications, a member of the National Cable Television Cooperative, announced the execution of a broad multi-year distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Company.

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The Keys To Exceptional Customer Experience From Visionary CMOs Of Travel

Connectivity has transformed the travel experience. Bruce Speechley, a leader in IBM's travel industry practice recently summed it up for me, "Technology is now enabling people to experience the vacation before they arrive".

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The pros, cons of visiting Japan by cruise ship

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Touring Japan by cruise ship got a lot easier this year as industry giant Princess added dozens of sailings around the country.

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Pandora's Box of Corporate Power

Jonathan Cook reports from the West Bank on How the Media and Human Rights Groups Cover for Israel's War Crimes; Jeffrey St. Clair on Why Israel is Losing; Nick Alexandrov on Honduras Five Years After the Coup; Joshua Frank on California's Water Crisis; Ismael Hossein-Zadeh on Finance Capital and Inequality; Kathy Deacon on The Center for the Whole ... (more)

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Most cruise ships not tapping into shore power

Port Metro Vancouver offers BC Hydro electrical power to ships, but most cruise lines are giving a miss and spending instead on cleaning engine emissions The cruise ship Star Princess has undergone a retrofit of about $1 million allowing it to plug into the electrical power grid while docked in Vancouver under a program to reduce diesel emissions ... (more)

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Monday, August 18, 2014

ByoPlanet gets more business from Royal Caribbean

Pictured is Guy Harvey artwork on an athletic clothing line. Artist Guy Harvey has developed his brand into a business empire.

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Joel Davis

Davis previously spent 13 years in key operations roles at Royal Caribbean Cruises.

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Teenage Animal: Why Martin Garrix Is The Fastest-Rising Star in EDM

Most teenagers will celebrate their high school graduation at home, toasting their coming of age with apple cider and supermarket cupcakes with grandma, Aunt Jean and a few classmates.

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Propulsion Woes Bring Queen Victoria to Early Refit

Cunard's Queen Victoria to undergo multimillion dollar refit at Blohm & Voss Shipyard in January 2015, nearly one year ahead of its planned December 2015 maintenance.

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Little Havana catches developer's eyes.

With the exception of affordable housing developments, Miami's Little Havana neighborhood had been largely ignored by residential real estate developers until earlier this year, when Miami-based Astor Cos.

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

NZ port costs highest in the world

New Zealand's fuel and port costs are among the highest in the world, representatives of international cruise lines say.

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Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup

This recipe is from Celebrity Cruise Line's "Excite the Senses - A Culinary Journey with Celebrity Cruises" cookbook.

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High NZ costs challenging cruise lines

... regularly rate their experience of New Zealand highly, the high costs of operating here are a challenge for cruise lines, delegates at Cruise New Zealand's recent annual conference in Napier heard. "More than ever, established products and ports are ...

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Consumer Traveler Newsletter - Aug. 17, 2014

... in DHS' daily to-do list. When citizens look at the scope of this giant agency, it is hard not to be impressed. Cruise lines take a hard line on refunds Tragedy struck just as Ira Birnbaum and his wife prepared to set sail to Alaska on Norwegian ...

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American Cruise Lines

... Star while it was docked at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The American Star is owned and operated by American Cruise Lines. The American Star is a small ship, holding only 100 passengers at maximum capacity. It entered service in 2007. The American Star ...

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Wal-Mart takes advantage of Disney-Amazon pricing skirmish

Demand for Disney DVD titles is on the rise at Wal-Mart after the retail giant decided to aggressively step into a distribution void left when Amazon blocked Disney DVD purchases on its website.

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Cruising the Northwest Passage In Style

While working on finishing the story of my sea voyage last week down from Canada to Oregon, I was surprised to see that there is a new market in the world of marine "eco-tourism".

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Cruising to a great family holiday

Over the next few issues we are going to be talking about cruising - which is the best cruise for you and why you should always use an Independent agent such as Holiday With Us and Spalding Travel to get the most from your cruise.

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Travel insiders: Cruise bargains to help you enjoy a late summer sailing round the Med

Fred Olsen has just launched a new 'Warmer Cruising' programme for departures between October and March offering great value trips Canny cruisers who are quick off the mark can reel in some great bargains just now and enjoy a late summer sailing round the Med.

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Holland America Line Hype on Suite Life

From cozy inside cabins to grand luxury suites, Holland America Line offers a variety of stateroom options to suit every desire.

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Friday, August 15, 2014

Views of Travel-Related YouTube Videos More Than Double in One Year

... er videos is up 262 percent over the past year due to an increase in video uploads from companies like Carnival Cruise Lines, Viking River Cruises, and Princess Cruises.

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Join Astronomy in Norway for a Northern Lights Adventure

Stunning fjords ringed by snowcapped mountains. Deep blue waters reflecting the spires of medieval towns.

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Crystal Cruises to sail Northwest Passage

A U.S. cruise ship company plans to be the first to sail tourists all the way through the Northwest Passage.

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Holland America making the suite life at sea more affordable and sweeter

... ring to the name but due to the basics, they are bigger, more comfortable and often come with extra perks. Some cruise lines such as Crystal , Silversea and Princess provide amenities such as butler service, special soaps and toiletries, free ...

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Chocoholics can cruise their way to happy on Princess Cruises Chocolate Journeys

Attention all chocoholics and travel buffs. Princess Cruises is introducing an industry-first with the launch of Chocolate Journeys, a premium chocolate experience onboard their 18 ships.

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Mediacom Communications to Launch SEC Network

Mediacom Communications Corporation announced today that it has reached an agreement with ESPN for carriage of the SEC Network.

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Princess Cruises collaborates across the globe in the IBM cloud

Web browser or Office suite? Microsoft's and Google's office productivity and collaboration clouds pit rich and complex against simple and lean more Using fictional data, two analysts from Dell's corporate marketing group explained how data and marketing analytics helped them examine the question: "Was the campaign successful?" in depth.

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Top Three Reasons to Invest in Walt Disney

In this article, let's take a look at The Walt Disney Company , a $150.37 billion market cap company, which is a media and entertainment conglomerate that has diversified global operations in theme parks, filmed entertainment, television broadcasting and consumer products.

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Crystal Serenity to become 1st luxury ship to tackle Northwest Passage

There are plans for the Crystal Serenity to carry 1,000 passengers on the first luxury cruise to sail from Alaska to Greenland through the Northwest Passage in August 2016.

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Cruises offer an easier, cheaper way to see Japan

Cruises offer an easier, cheaper way to see Japan Princess is the first major international cruise line to offer an extended season of voyages around the country.

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Free food, show for storm-ravaged Big Island residents

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue On Friday, L & L Hawaiian Barbecue will give back to the victims of Tropical Storm Iselle by offering a free plate lunch and cold drink to the first 500 people in line.

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World's top 20 cruise ships for families

A cruise vacation is the perfect getaway for the entire family, from young children -- who will enjoy the incredible variety of activities on cruise ships, from ice skating to rock climbing -- to grandparents -- who can enjoy a low-impact vacation that doesn't skimp on delicious food and incredible coastal views.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Hawaii nonprofits, businesses collect funds for Big Island Iselle recovery

KapohoKine Adventures secured about 5,000 pounds of ice and 50 box lunches from its partner Norwegian Cruise Line, while Harper Car & Truck Rental in Hilo donated use of a refrigeration truck to get the ice and meals to Puna residents at the Pahoa Community Center on Monday Hawaii nonprofits and local businesses are collecting monetary donations ... (more)

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Princess Cruises spices up menus on its newest ship with Caribbean flavors

Spice, spice, spice. That's what Caribbean cuisine is all about. WatchMojo visits Mango Bay, a Jamaican food restaurant, to learn more and to taste their dishes: Mango Chicken and Negril Chicken.

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Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on The Walt Disney Company

Shares of The Walt Disney Company saw some unusual options trading activity on Thursday.

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This week's best travel deals

The deal starts at $380 for two travelers and includes accommodations at the upscale Panama City hotel, breakfast buffet, WiFi and a five-hour Panama Canal transit tour , with transportation to/from the Miraflores Visitor Center.

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Mediacom tees up deal to carry SEC Networks

And then there were two. Just prior to tonight's launch of the SEC Network, Mediacom Communications announced it had reached a carriage agreement with ESPN, which left Cablevision and Verizon FiOS as the remaining large service providers without SEC Network deals.

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Sail the Suite Life with Holland America Line

... ies highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance

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Rigid policies can sink cruise lines' image

... there's a death in the family. Not necessarily. Some companies maintain strict no-refund rules, while other cruise lines claim to be more compassionate. But it's almost impossible to know how strict - or compassionate - until the unthinkable happens ...

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Sail the Suite Life with Holland America Line

... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing ...

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The Walt Disney Company Rating Reiterated by Zacks

's stock had its "neutral" rating restated by Zacks in a note issued to investors on Thursday.

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Queen Victoria cancels two cruises to fix propulsion

Queen Victoria cancels two cruises to fix propulsion The Queen Victoria is canceling two January cruises to fix a problem with its propulsion.

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Queen Victoria cancels two cruises to fix propulsion

Queen Victoria cancels two cruises to fix propulsion The Queen Victoria is canceling two January cruises to fix a problem with its propulsion.

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Bed Bugs

Norwegian Cruise Line is not liable to a passenger who has no evidence supporting her claims that she was bitten by bed bugs in her cabin, a federal judge ruled.

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Cruise news: Cunard's Queen Victoria sailings cancelled for dry-dock repair

Two cruises on Cunard Line's Queen Victoria have been cancelled so that a bearing can be replaced on one of the vessel's Azipod propulsion units.

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Correction: Cruise Ship-Illnesses story

In a story April 8 about illnesses aboard a Princess cruise ship sailing to ports in California, The Associated Press reported erroneously the final destination of the cruise.

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Five-star hotel developer considers Portsmouth sites

City council leader Donna Jones says she has high hopes the wait for luxury accommodation could come to an end.

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Sabo v. Carnival Corporation PLC PLC PLC PLC

Zolt SABO, Ilija Janev, Stefan Vidojkovic, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v.

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MTN Extends Prestige Cruise SatCom Partnership

MTN Communications says it has extended the companies' 12-year relationship and will be introducing new communications services to its three-ship Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet and five-ship Oceania Cruises operation.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Radio Disney Moving To Digital, Satellite Distribution

The Walt Disney Company is putting 23 radio stations up for sale on Sept. 26 as part of a plan to shift Radio Disney off over the air and onto digital and satellite platforms.

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CruiseVoyant.com Features Cruise Itineraries with Disney Frozen Characters

Online cruise booking website, Cruise Voyant, is excited to display cruises featuring Disney Frozen characters, Princess Anna and Queen Elsa.

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Original Seekers promise chart-topping show

SOUGHT OUT: The original Seekers - Bruce Woodley, Athol Guy, Judith Durham and Keith Potger - have announced a five-date tour of New Zealand, including a show at Hamilton's Claudelands Arena on November 28. About 50 years after they began performing together, The Seekers will find themselves in Hamilton's Claudelands Arena on November 28. The ... (more)

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Silversea's Silver Galapagos to receive more upgrades

Silversea's Silver Galapagos to receive more upgrades Silver Galapagos is taking off September to undergo a second phase of refurbishment.

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Quantum of the Seas cruise ship has jewel-shaped observation pod and bumper cars

The world's third largest cruise ship has emerged from a dry dock in Germany less than three months before it is scheduled to dazzle holidaymakers for the first time.

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China's Wanda Takes on Disney, DreamWorks Animation With Plan for 200 Theme Parks

Wanda Group, China's biggest real estate company and the world's largest cinema chain, is planning to build 200 children's theme parks by 2020, local media reported , making it the country's biggest kids' entertainment company.

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Original "Love Boat" cast reunitng to christen Regal Princess

For millions of American households in the '70s and '80s, Saturday night meant tuning in to watch the romantic sitcom 'The Love Boat.'

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Silverseas's Silver Galapagos to receive more upgrades

Silverseas's Silver Galapagos to receive more upgrades Silver Galapagos is taking off September to undergo a second phase of refurbishment.

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Regal Princess Naming Ceremony Will Launch Princess Cruises' 50th Anniversary Celebrations

As Princess prepares to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary year in 2015, the company is honoring the role that The Love Boat played in its history by selecting the original Love Boat cast members to serve as godparents for its new cruise ship Regal Princess .

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MTN and Prestige Cruise Holdings Extend 12-Year Partnership

In addition, the contract extends to the much-anticipated Seven Seas Explorer. Currently under construction and joining the Regent Seven Seas fleet in summer 2016, it is designed to be the most luxurious ship ever built.

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China's Wanda Takes on Disney, Dreamworks With Plan For 200 Theme Parks

Wanda Group, China's biggest real estate company and the world's largest cinema chain, is planning to build 200 children's theme parks by 2020, local media reported , making it the country's biggest kids entertainment company.

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Cruise lines take a hard line on refunds

... there's a death in the family. Not necessarily. Some companies maintain strict no-refund rules, while other cruise lines claim to be more compassionate. But it's almost impossible to know how strict - or compassionate - until the unthinkable happens ...

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Seeking a repeat performance

New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands is set to again host The Seekers - 46 years after a record-breaking attendance during their heyday.

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Do These 3 Dow Winners Have Room to Rise?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is flat on the year but that doesn't mean there haven't been some big winners.

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American Cruise Lines

... Star while it was docked at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The American Star is owned and operated by American Cruise Lines. The American Star is a small ship, holding only 100 passengers at maximum capacity. It entered service in 2007. The American Star ...

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Score free Internet when you cruise top cabin on Regent Seven Seas

... after Jan. 1, 2015. The service will keep seafarers wired throughout the ship where ever they wander. The cruise lines recently completed a fleet-wide multimillion-dollar Internet upgrade that doubled available bandwidth to increase internet speed ...

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ITC Global Appoints Industry Veteran David Kagan as President

The addition of Mr. Kagan to the already strong ITC Global management team in and the U.S. is part of the company's strategic initiatives to drive growth, global integration, operational best practices and industry leading customer service.

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Why Royal Caribbean Is Sending Its Coolest Ship to China

When Royal Caribbean's new top-of-the-line ship, Quantum of the Seas, arrives at its home port of Shanghai in May 2015, it will be the first time a Western cruise line has sent its newest ship to a Chinese city.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reports Results for Second Quarter 2014

Occupancy was 95.4%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from a year earlier, while capacity during the quarter was 167,790 Available Passenger Cruise Days compared to 171,990 in the second quarter of 2013, due to 6 days 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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Regent Seven Seas to offer free internet access

... The line says it's the first ocean-going cruise line to offer free internet access to passengers. Most river cruise lines typically offer free internet, and Viking Ocean Cruises has announced it will as well when it launches next June. For a ...

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Wall Street Breakfast: Amazon-Disney Dispute Involves More Than Pricing

Economy The U.S. Treasury Department is looking into the increased use of the master limited partnership as a business structure, hours after Kinder Morgan turned its back on the MLP.

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PANDORA Jewelry and Disney Announce New Strategic Alliance

In addition, PANDORA, in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, is creating an original collection of beautifully designed Disney-themed jewelry launching at retail locations this fall.

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Excellent outlook for cruise sector

... than 10 destinations in this country," Mr Marshall said. "However, New Zealand is a high cost destination for cruise lines. We need to continually look at costs and ensure that we remain easy to do business with. We are competing in a global ...

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Monday, August 11, 2014

Reactions from the world of Disney to Death of Disney Legend Robin Williams

Reactions to the death of comic genius Robin Williams are coming in from across the entertainment industry and around the globe.

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Princess Cruises, Las Vegas Auditions

Princess Cruises requires strong vocal and dance talent to be part of their creative and dynamic productions shows.

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Op Nanook scenario preps Nunavut for cruise ship mishaps

Canadian Coast Guard Ship Amundsen assists the cruise liner Clipper Adventurer during rescue operations in August 2010 in Coronation Gulf, where the ship ran aground.

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BuzzFeed raises another $50 million to fund expansion

BuzzFeed just received another $50 million to help it become, in the words of one of the investors, "a preeminent media company."

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The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Using its...

AMZN ) quest to gain control over online pricing has seen it block pre-orders for The Walt Disney Company 's upcoming summer hit movie "Captain America; The winter soldiers among other titles in the disk form.

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Celebrity offers VIP access to Cannes, other top events

Celebrity offers VIP access to Cannes, other top events A new Celebrity Cruises program promises passengers VIP access to top international events.

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Get wild on the best cruises for animal lovers

Blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, penguins, sea lions and Darwin's famous finches are just the beginning of the nature attractions in the Galapagos Islands.

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Three Major Proxy Advisory Services Concur in Not Recommending a Change in Control at Bob Evans

The Board of Directors of Bob Evans Farms, Inc., said today it is pleased that Glass Lewis, like the other advisory services, ISS and Egan Jones, did not recommend in favor of giving Sandell Asset Management's nominees Board control at the Company's annual meeting on August 20th.

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Rob to teach cooking on cruise ship Britannia

HAMPSHIRE chef Rob Cottam is to oversee the country's newest cookery school on board the brand new Southampton cruise ship Britannia.

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BuzzFeed raises another $50 million to fund expansion

BuzzFeed just received another $50 million to help it become, in the words of one of the investors, "a preeminent media company."

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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Cruising: Get on board

... there has been a dramatic increase in ships visiting our shores," says Brett Jardine, general manager of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) Australasia, "which has meant that holidaymakers are seeing a constant parade of local and ...

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New ships announced by Princess, NCL

In separate transactions, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line signed agreements that will increase their combined fleets by nearly 12,000 berths between 2017 and 2019.

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

New York and Boston offer "Boutique Adventures" for Crystal Serenity passengers

The Crystal Serenity and the Crystal Symphony are the luxury ships on which guests seeking the ultimate 6-star vacation can be assured of the best of the best.

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Cruises unveil new spa attractions

Perhaps the biggest change is aboard Celebrity Cruises. The entire 10-ship fleet has converted to Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea.

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Friday, August 8, 2014

Carnival CEO Says China Will Soon Be World's Largest Cruise Market

China is soon expected to become the largest global cruise market, according to the head of the world's largest cruise company.

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9 Money-Saving Items to Pack on Your Next Cruise

... While soap won't be hard to come by on board, your best bet for saving is packing your own. Many mainstream cruise lines, including Carnival , Royal Caribbean and Norwegian , now feature wall-mounted generic liquid soap dispensers in the shower. The ...

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Crystal Cruises

Begin a new story with Crystal Cruises exploring the awesome sights of Asia in spring 2015.

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Disney releases details on Halloween and Christmas cruises

Disney Cruise Line is getting into the spirit of the holidays with recent announcements of Halloween - and Christmas-themed cruise offerings.

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ISS Does Not Recommend Turning Control of Bob Evans Board Over to Sandell Nominees

Bob Evans Farms, Inc., today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services did not recommend that Bob Evans stockholders turn control of the Board over to nominees of Sandell Asset Management.

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The Walt Disney Company

NFLX ) , and there is no denying that fact. The two companies have cemented a strong relationship over the years and it seems it will last long into the future.

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Superlative Cruising Encounter

... events like cruise ships christening we are bringing cruising home. Such events offer a perfect platform for cruise lines to showcase their products and highlight the cruising theme, subsequently delivering a win-win situation for all those involved ...

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Christie Offers Comprehensive End-To-End Digital Delivery With Global Professional Services

Christie , the global leader in visual displays and audio technologies, today announced the formal launch of Christie Global Professional Services, a new group whose integrated services expands Christie's long-standing Managed Services' offerings to a single, full-service delivery function capable of supporting diverse visual and experiential ... (more)

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Crystal Cruises adds outdoor fitness garden

Crystal Cruises adds outdoor fitness garden Passengers on the Crystal Symphony will soon be able to exercise outdoors.

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Russian baggage handler filmed kicking and throwing passengers' suitcases

Home of the Blues: Johnny Cash's Arkansas house set to open as a museum... and locals hope it will be the new Graceland Busiest flight routes in the world revealed with number one carrying SEVEN MILLION passengers a year Number of parents fined for taking children on term-time holidays soars by 70% in a year ... and Lancashire families are the ... (more)

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Yours for 80 PENCE! Sicilian hilltop village puts 20 holiday homes...

Home of the Blues: Johnny Cash's Arkansas house set to open as a museum... and locals hope it will be the new Graceland Leeks for sting relief, cold gin for sunburns and butter for dry hair: How everyday items in the fridge can help travellers beat holiday woes 'A night out in Leeds is scarier!': Adventurer is held at gunpoint in Bosnia and braves ... (more)

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Is this the end of cheap air travel? Airlines may need to increase...

Home of the Blues: Johnny Cash's Arkansas house set to open as a museum... and locals hope it will be the new Graceland Leeks for sting relief, cold gin for sunburns and butter for dry hair: How everyday items in the fridge can help travellers beat holiday woes 'A night out in Leeds is scarier!': Adventurer is held at gunpoint in Bosnia and braves ... (more)

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Johnny Cash's boyhood home in Arkansas set to open as a museum

Home of the Blues: Johnny Cash's Arkansas house set to open as a museum... and locals hope it will be the new Graceland Leeks for sting relief, cold gin for sunburns and butter for dry hair: How everyday items in the fridge can help travellers beat holiday woes 'A night out in Leeds is scarier!': Adventurer is held at gunpoint in Bosnia and braves ... (more)

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Jackie Morris Appointed Director of Sales of All Leisure Holidays, North America

'We are pleased to appoint someone of Jackie's caliber to the North American team and given her impressive track record in the cruise industry, we are confident our trade business will thrive.'

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BEIJING: China on course to become world's largest cruise market

China is soon expected to become the largest global cruise market, according to the head of the world's largest cruise company.

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Cruising by category: pick your preferences

This is a purely subjective opinion amassed from three decades of a very fussy, savvy seafarer's extensive experiences on cruise ships that catalogues cruises by best offerings: Silversea the little luxury cruise line began life offering free wines, waters, soft drinks and spirits and continues to do so, however if you're a snob of the grape you ... (more)

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Clarifications and corrections

Paul Nischal An article published on 26 January reported the comments of a tenant who lived on James Turner Street .

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How compassionate is the cruise industry?

... there's a death in the family. Not necessarily. Some companies maintain strict no-refund rules, while other cruise lines claim to be more compassionate. But it's almost impossible to know how strict - or compassionate - until the unthinkable happens ...

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Boring Sit-Down Restaurants Suddenly Look Lively

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American Cruise Lines Announces 2014 Holiday Cruises

American Cruise Lines , operator of the newest riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States, announced today the details and events of its 2014 holiday cruises.

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Fear Of A Minority Superhero

Marvel's business is booming and they have their film lineup mapped until 2019. The problem? No superheroes of color toplining a film-and one woman.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Schedules Conference Call With Holders of Its Senior Secured Notes

Regent Seven Seas Cruises today scheduled its quarterly conference call with holders of the Company's Senior Secured Notes to discuss second quarter 2014 financial results.

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Fear Of A Minority SuperheroBy Marlow Stern

Marvel's business is booming and they have their film lineup mapped until 2019. The problem? No superheroes of color toplining a film-and one woman.

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BWW Reviews: Young Dancemakers Company 2014

Sixteen New York City public high school students were given the opportunity of a lifetime this summer when Bessie-winner Alice Teirstein took them under her wing and introduced them to the dance community.

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Cruise the Mexican Riviera, visit the Dominican Republic, adventure in Spain

This week's deals include a great deal on a Mexican Riviera cruise, a resort in the Dominican Republic and adventure in Spain .

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Princess Cruises Debuts "Chocolate Journeys" in Partnership with...

Princess Cruises today announced a delectable new partnership with internationally acclaimed master chocolatier and pastry designer Norman Love.

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Research and Markets: Global 4K Display Resolution Market Report 2014

The Digital Cinema Initiatives group has setup standards for 4K digital cinema. DCI which was formed in March 2002 is a combined venture of Sony Picture Entertainment , The Walt Disney Company , Paramount Pictures , and Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. .

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CrystalCruisesSale.com Announces Crystal Cruises' First Ever Luxury...

Crystal Cruises Sale, the online cruise sale division of Bon Voyage Travel and preferred partner of Crystal Cruises, is pleased to announce the luxury cruise line's unprecedented 32-day Arctic expedition with special added savings.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Tickets to Spank! the Fifty Shades Parody at Terry Theater On Sale 8/8

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody returns to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Terry Theater for four performances only from Thursday, November 6th through Saturday, November 8th! Tickets go on sale Friday, August 8th at 10AM through the FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, the official presenter of the Jacksonville show.

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Staying fit as a fiddle on the Crystal Symphony with new Technogym equipment

Every savvy seafarer knows the importance of exercise during a cruise to keep the pounds from piling up from all those extra indulgences too tempting to skip.

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The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Stellar Movie Business Sums a Perfect Q3

DIS ) continues to record a fabulous run, especially on the movie business that continues to enjoy unprecedented success.

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Fitness Garden to Bloom on Crystal Symphony with Fall Makeover

Complementing the luxury cruise line's new, active shoreside options that launched in 2014, the new equipment, provided by Technogym the official supplier of Olympic Games and World Cup events -- will make its cruise industry debut, along with an industry-first circuit training program, when installed on Crystal Symphony during a redesign ... (more)

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Will Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOX)'s Bid for Time Warner Inc (TWX) Again?

FOX ) CEO Rupert Murdoch announced in a statement yesterday that Fox withdrew its offer to buy Time Warner Inc for $80 billion.

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Fitness Garden to Bloom on Crystal Symphony with Fall Makeover

Complementing the luxury cruise line's new, active shoreside options that launched in 2014, the new equipment, provided by Technogym - the official supplier of Olympic Games and World Cup events -- will make its cruise industry debut, along with an industry-first circuit training program, when installed on Crystal Symphony during a redesign ... (more)

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Holland America Line's 2015 Grand Voyages Sail Three Epic Global Itineraries

... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing ...

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Jaya Delivers AHTS Vessel for Mermaid Marine

Offshore marine services provider Jaya, now part of Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd. , today delivered Jaya Majestic, a new state-of-the-art anchor handling tug supply vessel into MMA's international fleet.

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Buzz Stocks: Sprint Corporation, Time Warner Inc, Walgreen Company, and The Walt Disney Company

U.S. stocks are headed lower this morning, as traders mull escalating geopolitical tensions and a wash of M&A meltdowns.

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Cruise ship tours: The revamped Diamond Princess

Thinking about a cruise in Japan? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Princess Cruises' 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess, which has been redeployed to the region Cruise ship tours: The revamped Diamond Princess Thinking about a cruise in Japan? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers ... (more)

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Cruise ship tours: The revamped Diamond Princess

Thinking about a cruise in Japan? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Princess Cruises' 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess, which has been redeployed to the region Cruise ship tours: The revamped Diamond Princess Thinking about a cruise in Japan? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers ... (more)

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Disney Interactive revenue up 45 per cent in Q3

In the three-month period ended June 30, 2014, Disney's Interactive segment earned $266 million in revenue, up 45 per cent on the prior year.

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Disney: Undervalued Enough For A Long-Term Position

Disney surprised on earnings late Tuesday. The company beat analyst estimates, coming in with earnings of 11 cents more per share than predicted.

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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Earnings for Fiscal 2014

Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter increased 27% to . 'This quarter we delivered the highest EPS in the company's history, and we've now generated greater EPS in the first three quarters of FY 2014 than we have in any previous full fiscal year.

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The Walt Disney Company (DIS) CEO Bob Iger on Q2 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Welcome to the Third Quarter 2014 Walt Disney Company Earnings Conference Call. My name is Ellen, and I will be your operator for today's call.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

'Bachelor in Paradise' premieres: How was it?

"Bachelor in Paradise" is a new spin-off that lets former "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" contestants try to find love for a second time.

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Selling the World's Priciest Ship...

Online ship intelligence and information service VesselValue.com has launched a series highlighting the world's most expensive active vessels, and this week focuses on the costliest of all: QMAX liquefied natural gas carrier Zarga, which prices in at a whopping $221.8 million.

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Oh boy! Disney theme park biz up 8% for 3Q

Walt Disney World helped The Walt Disney Co. post another strong performance in its theme parks division for the third quarter of 2014.

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Carnival to develop $70 million cruise port in Haiti

Carnival Corp., parent company of Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines , signed a letter of intent to develop a $70 million cruise port in Tortuga, Haiti.

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Does 'Bachelor' spinoff' earn a rose?

"Bachelor in Paradise" is a new spin-off that lets former "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" contestants try to find love for a second time.

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Disney: A Buy On Dips

Disney is in the middle of a phenomenal run of successes, and its stock price reflects that.

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Disney: A Buy On Dips

Disney is in the middle of a phenomenal run of successes, and its stock price reflects that.

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Celebrity Cruises, Team Manager, New York - Celebrity...

Great vacations begin with great employees! Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami, Fl.

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Greece, Isles of Scilly, Bergen, Perugia: Great getaways

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Cruise news: Princess Cruises is about to build a third 3,500-passenger Royal-class ship

... often find incentives such as upgrades or kids-sail-free offers." The survey results are not good news for the cruise lines who are desperate to ditch the late-deals discount culture which has hit their profit margins over the past few years. Cruise ...

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Cammell Laird Bolsters Energy Division

Birkenhead-based shipyard and engineering services company Cammell Laird is ramping up its activity in the energy sector by investing more than 1.5 million in its facilities and appointing a leading nuclear sector engineer.

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Thomsen Joins Strategic Marine

Specialist shipbuilder Strategic Marine has appointed Dennis Thomsen as its Business Development Manager aimed at boosting its presence in the wind vessel and European work boats markets.

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New look unveiled for major cruise ship

THIS is how Southampton cruise ship, Aurora will look when she sails back up Southampton Water after undergoing a A 26m refit later this year.

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Strategic Marine Appoints Dennis Thomsen as BDM

Strategic Marine, a leading specialist shipbuilder, has appointed Dennis Thomsen as its Business Development Manager aimed at boosting its presence in the wind vessel and European work boats markets.

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Actera, Esas Buying UN Ro-Ro from KKR

Turkish investment firms Actera Group and Esas Holding have signed an agreement to acquire ferry operator UN Ro-Ro from private equity firm KKR & Co LP, the Turkish companies said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh Rescuers Struggle in Ferry Response; 120 Missing

Bangladeshi rescuers struggled against a strong current and choppy river waters on Tuesday in the search for a ferry that capsized with more than 200 passengers on board with about 120 of them missing, many feared dead.

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TUI Cruises Expands to Six Ships by 2017

TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises are substantiating their expansions plans for their joint venture TUI Cruises.

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Former Winchester chef to host classes on board cruise ship

A NEW cookery school is set to be opened by a former Winchester chef on board one of Britain's largest cruise ships.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

26m makeover for Southampton-based cruise ship

The refurbishment will take place from November 29 to December 18 in Hamburg, Germany ahead of the vessel's Christmas and New Year cruise and before the South America and Pacific Adventure world cruise itinerary departing January 8, 2015.

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All Inclusive Package Offer – Norwegian Cruise Line

... 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. All Inclusive Package Offer Sailing with Norwegian Cruise ...

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8/4 afternoon OT: Lets get goofy

Goof Troop bears similarity to several early-1950s Goofy cartoon shorts which depicted Goofy as a father to a mischievous red-haired son.

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SEC, Longhorn networks coming to Suddenlink

Suddenlink and The Walt Disney Company today announced a multi-year distribution agreement to deliver the SEC and Longhorn Networks, along with other sports, news and entertainment content to Suddenlink TV customers.

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ProFlowers runs social campaign, pop-up shop

San Diego ProFlowers is offering the "Love is a Journey" campaign, on Twitter and Instagram in August.

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Best cruise lines

Bon Voyage, a magazine published by Cruiseline.com, just announced their first annual picks for the top cruise lines around the world.

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Stocks Gain, Techs Take Lead; Autohome, BitAuto Top IBD 50

The Nasdaq grabbed the lead with a 0.3% gain. The S&P 500 swung ahead 0.2%, and the Dow Jones industrial average squeaked ahead 0.1%.

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Moree Solar Farm Puts Big Solar in Big Sky Country

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency today announced $101.7 million of support for Moree Solar Farm, which upon completion will be one of the largest solar plants in Australia.

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TUI Cruises Orders Two Ships, Cruise Demand Up

TUI Cruises, a unit of TUI AG , is ordering two more cruise ships for its Cruises unit to reflect high demand for cruise holidays in Germany and Europe.

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Charity cruises: Enjoy yourself while giving back

When you take a cruise you don't necessarily have to leave the real world behind. Cruise lines like Crystal Cruises offer opportunities for volunteer work on your vacation. On every Crystal cruise there are complimentary "You Care, We Care" ...

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DreamTrips Vacation Club Named "Europe's Leading Travel Club"...

It's an honor to be named a leader in the European travel industry and to be selected for this award by our peers, said Wayne Nugent, WorldVentures Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer DreamTripsa Vacation Club, one of the world's leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, was voted "Europe's Leading Travel Club" for 2014 as part ... (more)

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TUI Cruises orders two more ships as cruise demand rises

TUI Cruises, a unit of TUI AG , is ordering two more cruise ships for its Cruises unit to reflect high demand for cruise holidays in Germany and Europe.

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Tips for multigen cruises

... and customized packages for several generations of families traveling together are par for the course. For some cruise lines, extended families have become one of the fastest-growing segments of customers. Cruises are ideal in other ways, too. ...

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Regent Porto Montenegro Is Open

Regent Porto Montenegro opened its doors on Friday, 1 August 2014. The 51-room and 35-suite deluxe property is the first and only hotel in the Porto Montenegro super-yacht marina resort and is Regent Hotels & Resorts' second property in Europe and its eighth world-wide.

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Royal Caribbean to build a cruise ship pier in Taiwan

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has signed an agreement with Taiwan International Ports Co.to build a cruise ship pier on a scenic island group in the Taiwan Strait.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Bon Voyage

GTS Celebrity Infinity is a Millennium Class cruise ship owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' (NCLH) CEO Kevin Sheehan on Q2 2014...

Good morning, and welcome to the Norwegian Cruise Line Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call.

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DreamTrips Vacation Club Named 'Europe's Leading Travel Club' at ...

Leading Travel Club" for 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony was held at Divani Appolon Palace & Thalasso in within the last year.

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DreamTrips Vacation Club Named "Europe's Leading Travel Club"...

The Europe Gala Ceremony is the second stop on the annual Grand Tour which will include stops in Nigeria before arriving in Morocco for the Grand Final in November Plano, TX, August 3, 2014/African Press Organization / DreamTrips Vacation Club , one of the world's leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, was voted "Europe's ... (more)

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NOTRECOMMENDED: Norwegian Cruise Line in on my you know what list

REGIONS Cruise line refuses to re-book family vacation after boy diagnosed with cancer Published July 27, 2014 FoxNews.com A cruise ship is refusing to let a New York couple re-book a dream summer vacation after their 5-year-old boy was unable to go on the trip because he was diagnosed with cancer.

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