Cruise Line Roundup: February 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

From the Travel Desk: Cruising on the Mississippi

... river. The American Queen Steamboat Company's American Queen is a restored historic paddle-wheeler. American Cruise Lines offers trips on the Queen of the Mississippi and is adding a newly built riverboat, the American Eagle, to its Mississippi ...

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Galapagos cruise immerses visitors in nature

There should be a sign here reading "Please don't step on the sea lions." That was my first thought as my 11 fellow passengers and I prepared to disembark from a Zodiac raft on the first day of our Galapagos Islands cruise.

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British Queen to Name New Ship

Queen Elizabeth II will christen P&O Cruises' new flagship Britannia in Southampton, England, on March 10. She will be accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The naming ceremony of the new 141,000-tonne cruise vessel will take place at Ocean Terminal in Southampton, England and will be of great national interest.

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Drowning at Castaway Cay

Police are investigating the apparent drowning of an American cruise ship passenger off at Disney's private island in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay in the Abacos. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon, and a lot of details are not yet known about the situation.

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Great Lakes Shipping Worries about Tough Spring

Ice conditions have been causing concern for Great Lakes shipping industry. The satellite images show that the Great Lakes once again almost entirely covered in ice.

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Record year for cruise ship arrivals

Congratulations, you're now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we'll send them straight to your inbox. The final cruise ship of the season berthed in Stornoway this morning when the Hurtigruten rolled into port.

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Cruise News: Magellan will be a more low-key addition to UK cruise fleet than Britannia

Just two days after the pomp and ceremony that will attend the official naming of P&O's Britannia, a rather low-key event will mark the arrival of another UK cruise fleet addition. At 46,052 gross tons and carrying 1,250 passengers it will be CMV's biggest ship by some margin.

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Top 10 no-fly cruises: Avoid airport waits and luggage limits by setting sail from the UK

If you fancy a cruise but can't stand airports, planes or the dreaded baggage limits, there are loads that depart from UK ports. CANARY ISLANDS 12 nights from A 789pp Sail south for the winter on a 12-night food and wine themed cruise.

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Celebrity Constellation Specialty Dining Options

... cruises, and both believed good food will make or break the cruise. Cafeteria-style eating, so popular on many cruise lines, has never been our style. We don't want to eat all the time and we don't want to eat subpar food (food we wouldn't eat at ...

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Spring break plans are smooth sailing on a cruise

... you to sit back and enjoy the scenery. The spring break season is one of the busiest times of the year for cruise lines. But you'll still find availability - and bargains - on a variety of cruises leaving from California ports. Check our list below ...

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Three top stock picks from ScotiaMcLeod's Stan Wong

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Disney and Lego team up to make Star Wars animated series, will air later this year

All six Star Wars films are being remade as Lego films. Disney XD, which is an American cable and satellite channel owned by the Disney Channels Worldwide unit of the DisneyABC Television, has just green-lit an animated series called Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales.

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City firefighters take sick passenger off cruise ship

City firefighters boarded a Norwegian Cruise Line ship like this one on Friday to remove a sick passenger and transport him to their Staten Island headquarters. Members of FDNY Marine Boat 9 pulled the unidentified passenger off the massive pleasure boat at about 5:20 p.m. and transported him to their headquarters in Staten Island for further treatment.

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The U.S. Toy Market Is Growing

Some, particularly those not too familiar with the U.S. toy market, are confused by the fact that there are three very distinctly different ways of assessing it. One is NPD, still considered the gold standard by some, which says that the traditional toy market in the U.S. at retail is worth US$18,110 million.

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Passenger rights group calls for a cap on airline change fees

If unforeseen circumstances force you to rebook an international flight from the United States, you may face a hefty change fee - as much as $500 per ticket. But a passenger rights group has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to adopt a $100 cap for such a fee, arguing that the charges are exorbitant for an airline industry that is now collecting record profits because of slumping fuel costs.

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Funds Added To Royal Caribbean Cruises Positions

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Themed cruises, from Star Wars to Smithsonian

... Turner Classic Movies has announced the dates for its fifth annual cruise, which will once again be on Disney Cruise Lines. Turner Classic Movies has announced the dates for its fifth annual cruise, which will once again be on Disney Cruise Lines. ( ...

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New in cruises: Snow rooms, better Wi-Fi and other wows

The hull art for the Norwegian Escape will be done by Guy Harvey. The Escape will join Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet in October 2015 and sail out of PortMiami.

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Turner Classic Movies setting sail once again with Disney

... Turner Classic Movies has announced the dates for its fifth annual cruise, which will once again be on Disney Cruise Lines. The five-night TCM Classic Cruise will depart aboard the Disney Magic from PortMiami on Sunday, Nov. 1 and return Friday, ...

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Do we really need designer clothes for kids?

NO MORE BULLET PROOF VESTS? Vogue editor Anna Wintour has advised Kim Kardashian she ought to dress North West in more age-appropriate clothing. Yes, it's only a matter of time before the next generation overtakes us in the style stakesA - such is inevitable, like them trash-talking our taste in electronic dance music - but does it have to happen so soon? And so en masse? Childrenswear is a booming billion-dollar industry - one that's attracting grown-up designers such as Preen, Isabel Marant, Kenzo and Roksanda Ilincic into the fold with weak-in-the-knees adorable results.

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The MmMmTravel 2015 Taste of Life luxury travel collection is now...

... 15 voyages with renowned culinary and wine hosts to the public. MmMmTravel partners with highly regarded luxury cruise lines such as Silversea Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, AMAWaterways and Paul Gauguin Cruise Line to offer ...

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Almirante: Seafarer's disability benefits

PETITIONERS United Philippine Lines, Inc. and Holland America Line hired respondent Generoso E. Sibug as a waste handler on board the vessel M/S Volendam.Last Aug. 5, 2005, Sibug fell from a ladder while cleaning the silo sensor in a garbage room of the vessel and injured his knee. He was repatriated and had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in the Manila Doctors' Hospital.

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Harmony of the Seas mega-ship is on course to be world's largest

You could spend your whole day going up and down three waterslides that spiral down 10 decks on the upcoming Harmony of the Seas cruise ship from Royal Caribbean International. The cruise line on Wednesday announced features of the ship that's scheduled to make its debut in April 2016.

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Anthony Thomas to Revive "Rhythm Nation" with RocketHub-Funded Dance...

Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814" choreographer has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a new dance tribute to the pop star's iconic album. On the 25th anniversary of Janet Jackson's record-breaking "Rhythm Nation 1814" tour, choreographer Anthony Thomas has announced his plan to pay homage to Jackson's pop masterpiece with a new dance-and-music experience.

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Petrobras Denies Hiring JPMorgan for License Sales

Petrleo Brasileiro SA denied on Friday that it has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co to handle the sale of oil exploration licenses in deep-sea areas off the coast this year. In a securities filing, the state-controlled oil producer known as Petrobras reiterated the need to reduce capital investments, dispose of assets and step up divestitures to preserve cash.

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Brent up to $61, First Monthly Gain Since July

Brent premium over U.S. crude widens to $12; China's implied oil demand set to grow 3 percent this year. Crude oil futures rebounded on Friday and Brent headed for its first monthly gain since July, helped by strong investor inflows, an improving demand outlook and supply outages.

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The Queen to name new cruise ship Britannia in Southampton

Her Majesty and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will name the new P&O Cruises vessel at Ocean Terminal on Tuesday, March 10. Her visit marks a milestone in British history when the biggest and one of the most luxurious ships launched in the country is unveiled to the watching world. And in a celebration of all things British Her Majesty will use a sparkling wine from the Wiston Estate Winery in Sussex for the bottle smash moment and naming ceremony.

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USCG Makes Change in Fort Pierce Inlet Safety Zone

The Coast Guard has made a change in the Fort Pierce Inlet safety zone Thursday afternoon . Recreational vessels with less than six-foot draft are now allowed to transit through the Fort Pierce Inlet safety zone upon receiving clearance from the on-scene representative.

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Holland America Line Wins Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards

... in each Cruise Critic member review. "Being named to this list of winners is one of the highest forms of praise cruise lines can receive," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. "The awards represent the compilation of ...

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Sulphur Enforcement Begins in Denmark

For the first time all 16 SECA countries met for the Danish Maritime Authority's workshop on sulphur regulation enforcement. The leaving participants' suitcases were filled with inspiration for strengthened national efforts and cross-country coordination A total of 35 legal experts, port State control surveyors and naval architects from the authorities in Canada, the EU countries, Russia, the USA and the European Maritime Safety Agency checked into the Konventum Conference Centre in Elsinore on 25 February.

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Dinner tables sliding across the floor and enormous waves crashing...

... sweep in, the waves start crashing over the deck and passengers suddenly become quite green. On its website, Cruise Lines International Association assures potential cruisers that 'popular cruise itineraries ply some of the calmest waters in the ...

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More Falmouth cruise calls struck off

With ports either side of us going to enjoy record breaking years in terms of cruise ship calls Falmouth is currently on a downward spiral, with another six calls struck off the scheduled list making a total of just 19 ships visiting. Portuscale Cruises pulled the plug on the Funchal's cruising from the UK resulting in four calls being axed, then the German operated ships Deutschland and Berlin cancelled visits.

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Disney's Castaway Cay

Disney's very own private island paradise, Castaway Cay, is found in the Bahamas and can only be accessed to visitors by Disney Cruise Line. Beautiful scenery with white sandy beaches allow for fantastic sunbathing and relaxing while the turquoise water offers fantastic swimming, snorkeling, and water sports.

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Abu Dhabi Ports welcomes two AIDA vessels and thousands of tourists

Abu Dhabi Ports is experiencing busy days at Zayed Port's cruise terminal with visiting cruise passengers making the most of the attractions on offer in Abu Dhabi. The AIDAaura and the AIDAdiva both arrived on 23 February at the same time in Zayed Port, giving thousands of passengers the opportunity to explore the Emirate for two days.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

The Seattle Seahawks and Princess Cruises to "Sail with the 12s' This June

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Seahawks to host fan cruise - yes, cruise - to Alaska

Want to spend seven days crammed into a cruise ship getting sloshed with thousands of other rabid Seattle Seahawks fans? Your time has come. The Seahawks and Princess Cruises on Thursday announced a Hawks-themed cruise in June from Seattle to Alaska and back.

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Seahawks and Princess Cruises Announce Sail with the 12s

The Seattle Seahawks have partnered with Princess Cruises on "Sail with the 12s - A Seahawks Fan Cruise," the club announced today. The seven-night Alaska cruise will take place over Father's Day, departing Seattle on June 20. The cruise to Alaska will feature spectacular glaciers, abundant wildlife and stops in Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, and Victoria B.C. Guests will enjoy: Fares for this cruise start at $1,099 for interior cabins.

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Insomniac Upgrades the List of VIP Offerings for the 19th Annual Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas

VIP ticket holders will now enjoy exclusive access to one additional viewing area, extra amenities, interactive experiences, and new additions to the VIP Dining Deck, which overlooks North America's largest festival stage, kineticFIELD. New for 2015, VIP pass holders will now have access to a spacious viewing area in front of the cosmicMEADOW stage, providing some of the best views of the festival's amazing production and performances.

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Insomniac Upgrades the List of VIP Offerings for the 19th Annual Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas

Today, Insomniac announced initial details regarding the expanded VIP offerings for the upcoming 19th annual Electric Daisy Carnival , Las Vegas, taking place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, June 19-21, 2015. VIP ticket holders will now enjoy exclusive access to one additional viewing area, extra amenities, interactive experiences, and new additions to the VIP Dining Deck, which overlooks North America's largest festival stage, kineticFIELD.

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Cruise Critic Names the Best Ships for 2015 in the 5th Annual Cruisers' Choice Awards

... expedition cruises of the Galapagos. "Being named to this list of winners is one of the highest forms of praise cruise lines can receive," explains , editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. "The awards represent the compilation of thousands of reviews ...

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From left: A rendering of the SuperPier and a Bud Light-branded cruise ship/hotel

Scott Rechler's RXR Realty, which joined Youngwoo & Associates last year in a joint venture to redevelop Pier 57 on the Hudson River, is floating the idea of docking an out-of-commission cruise liner next to the structure to use as a hotel. "We're looking at bring a ship, one of the large retired ocean liners to potentially create a hotel facility next to it," Michael Maturo, president of RXR , said this morning during a roundtable discussion on best practices for structuring partnerships.

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BWW Reviews: Anything Goes at The Warner Theatre

There's no question that Reno Sweeney, the bad girl with a good heart and a big voice is steering the madcap cruise known as Anything Goes , on the stage of The Warner Theatre for two nights, February 25-26 '15. The ship , currently sailing around the country, is based on the 2011Tony Award-winning Broadway revival, directed and choreographed by the venerable Kathleen Marshall , and does a good job of bringing Cole Porter 's irresistible songs, a good dose of slapstick comedy and lots of true love together into an evening of song and dance fun, led by the charismatic nightclub performer Reno.

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Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas will be world's largest cruise ship

Three multistory water slides, 16 decks and 2,747 staterooms are among the newly announced features that will be aboard Royal Caribbean International's Harmony of the Seas.

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Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas will be world's largest cruise ship

A rendering of Harmony of the Seas, a new Oasis-class ship from Royal Caribbean, which is expected to launch April 2016. It will be the world's largest cruise ship.

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Downward spiral as more cruise calls in Falmouth cancelled

With ports either side of us going to enjoy record breaking years in terms of cruise ship calls, Falmouth is currently on a downward spiral, with another six calls struck off the scheduled list making a total of just 19 ships visiting, writes David Barnicoat . Portuscale Cruises pulled the plug on the Funchal's cruising from the UK resulting in four calls being axed, then the German operated ships Deutschland and Berlin cancelled visits.

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Halong Bay Welcomes Luxury International Cruisers

High class Seven Seas Voyager has just visited Halong bay carrying 650 international tourists, this is the first trip of the SS Voyager to Halong bay in 2015. The vessel arrived at floating dock on 2nd February and will stay in Halong bay in 2 days, guests on board mainly come from United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Russia, Finland... Tan Hong tourism company Quang Ninh branch has welcomed and organized tours to Halong bay for the passengers, enjoy water puppetry performance, visit countryside villages in Van Don and Hanoi city.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

World's Largest Cruise Ship to Debut for Royal Caribbean in 2016

The world's largest cruise ship will be a new one Royal Caribbean expects to debut in 2016. The new cruise ship, to be called Harmony of the Seas, will be 227,000 gross registered tons, which is 1,718 tons and 41 staterooms larger than Royal Caribbean's next-largest ship, The Orlando Sentinel reported .

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New Royal Caribbean cruise ship will be world's largest

The biggest cruise ship ever built will be called Harmony of the Seas. Royal Caribbean on Tuesday announced the name for the 227,700-ton vessel, which is scheduled to debut in April 2016, and also revealed New Royal Caribbean cruise ship will be world's largest The biggest cruise ship ever built will be called Harmony of the Seas.

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Royal Caribbean reveals details about megaship Harmony of the Seas

Miami-based Royal Caribbean International launched the world's largest cruise ship in 2009, when the 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas made its debut. Allure of the Seas came along a year later and shared the designation, even though it was a few inches longer.

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Walt Disney PT Raised to $90.00

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New Generation Oasis-class Ship Harmony Of The Seas Unveils New Thrills And Adventures

"We are orchestrating a medley of new exciting concepts with the best Royal Caribbean innovations to strike the perfect chord for adventurous vacationers. That is why we are calling our third Oasis-class ship Harmony of the Seas ," said Harmony of the Seas , featuring the cruise line's design of seven distinct neighborhoods for which Oasis class is known, will offer the most amazing collection of experiences, amenities and activities at sea.

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Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis-class ship to become world's largest

This rendering shows the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas, the third Oasis-class ship from the line that will be the largest ship in the world when it debuts in April 2016. This rendering shows the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas, the third Oasis-class ship from the line that will be the largest ship in the world when it debuts in April 2016.

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Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis-class ship to become world's largest

Independence 7 Night Eastern Seaboard Cruise from Charleston, SCDepart Charleston, SC

... interior areas to be even more spacious and deluxe. The Independence also is fully stabilized allowing American Cruise Lines to reach even more fascinating destinations in smooth comfort.

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Frungillo Caterers Names New Director of Sales - Julian Romero

PRLog - Feb. 25, 2015 - MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. -- Frungillo Caterers today announced the appointment of Julian Romero to Director of Sales & Marketing, effective Feb 16. Romero is formerly of Royal Caribbean International and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's sales and marketing efforts, including brand strategy and positioning, consumer advertising, web and social media marketing, research, and leading the company's sales team. He will report directly to Robert Frungillo, the company's President.

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2,000 Cruise Passengers Stuck at Sea as Dense Fog Engulfs Tampa

Dense fog prevented several ships, cargo freights and a major cruise liner from docking in Tampa Bay, Florida, earlier this week, stranding passengers for nearly two days. One notable passenger was Ohio State University Head Football Coach Urban Meyer, on board participating in a fundraiser known as the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer with fans, alumni and former athletes.

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Mickey Check Helps Parents Keep Kids' Eating Habits "In Check" on Disney Cruises

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Cruise giant Viking plans 1st North American home port: New Orleans for Mississippi River runs

... launch of service was the first time the overnight trips had been offered on the river since 2008. American Cruise Lines also offers trips on the Mississippi. "As we've seen in Europe, especially, when Viking enters a market, it truly helps to ...

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Seven Lands and Seas Travel Opens Doors For Grand Reopening

... benefit clients. Among them are rich and exclusive offers at many of the world's finest resorts, hotels, and cruise lines. "We are excited about our new name and new affiliation with Signature," said Jim Work, President of Seven Lands and Seas ...

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How Norwegian Cruise Line's New CEO Plans to Shake Up the Cruise Industry

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Cruiseline.com Reveals its First Community-Generated, Members' Choice Cruise Industry Awards

... and Best Northeast U.S. Departure Port. The 2015 winners were determined from 8,166 reviews across nine major cruise lines*: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian ...

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Top cruise ships in the world revealed

The 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards , chosen by members of the TripAdvisor-affiliated website, have been revealed and Disney Cruise Lines continues to be the top cruise company in the world. Mickey Mouse and company have captured the title of best overall cruise line for the third year in a row.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

European cruise giant Viking plans Mississippi River tours, including St. Paul

First photos of cruise ship 'terror'

Concerns were first raised for the passengers on Friday when the ship was spotted in the danger zone of the storm that battered Queensland. Luckily the cruise goers escaped the brunt of it, but reported it was "rocky" and that there were sick bags everywhere .

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Norwegian Hikes Daily $ervice Charge

Consumers planning to sail with a particular cruise line this year are about to be hit with higher daily fees. Consumers planning to sail with a particular cruise line this year are about to be hit with higher daily fees.

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Disney line cruises to top of best ships in 2015

While Disneyland has long been known as the "happiest place on Earth," Disney's cruise ships sound like they're also pretty cheerful spots to vacation.

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Viking Cruise Lines to launch Mississippi River service

Just a few days after American Cruise Lines announced a second Mississippi River Boat on the way, Viking Cruise Lines followed suit. In an announcement in New Orleans today, the European cruise company says it will begin offering cruises out of the port of New Orleans with stops in Memphis, St. Louis and St. Paul, Minnesota, depending on the season.

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Best cruises for 2015

Best Overall: This play area for children features a Mickey Mouse-shaped pool and an oversized version of Mickey's hand. Once again, Cruise Critic is helping would-be cruisers take the guess work out of tracking down the perfect itinerary with the winners of their latest annual Cruisers' Choice Awards.

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Norwegian Escape 10 Night Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton, EnglandDepart Southampton, England

Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship will feature a giant sailfish, stingray and other marine creatures on its hull, painted by conservation artist Guy Harvey. Scheduled to start sailing in November 2015, the Norwegian Escape will be based out of Miami.

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Carnival cruise personality quiz draws 200,000 responses

Carnival Corp. said more than 200,000 people have visited the website that quizzes potential guests about their cruise personality and stayed to fill out the questions it poses. The Cruise-A-Nality site was created on worldsleadingcruiselines.com in November as part of Carnival's effort to reeducate consumers about the attributes of a cruise.

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Riverboat cruise dockings in BR to increase 47% this year

... this year on these cruises," says Visit Baton Rouge President and CEO Paul Arrigo. The 84 dockings by American Cruise Lines-parent company of the American Eagle, Queen of the Mississippi and American Eagle riverboats, all of which will dock ...

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Best Cruise Ships of 2015 Revealed

... for the second consecutive year. "Being named to this list of winners is one of the highest forms of praise cruise lines can receive," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. "The awards represent the compilation of thousands ...

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Cruise Critic users like two Disney ships, Pacific Princess best

What ships do cruise passengers like most? Disney Cruise Line received 12 awards in the 2015 Cruisers' Choice Awards from the website Cruise Critic. Disney Dream won for best overall cruises for large ships, and the Disney Wonder won for mid-size ships.

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Oil Slide A Blessing For These Mutual Funds

Prices of oil began the year just where they left off in 2014. The slide in crude continued unabated with crude slipping below the $45 a barrel mark for a brief period.

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Sneak look inside the Britannia, the LARGEST ever cruise ship for the UK

Travelling the world in search of the perfect meal: Adventurous bloggers EAT their way from Brussels to Hong Kong North Korea bans foreign runners from Pyongyang marathon amid claims deadly Ebola virus was created by US military as biological weapon On top of the world! Death-defying free runner travels the globe to snap amazing photos from terrifyingly high vantage points Passengers on board Thomas Cook flight to Gatwick delayed by 17 HOURS after plane is diverted due to 'smoke in the cabin' Where NOT to fall ill abroad: International Health Risk Map outlines world's safest and most dangerous places for health care Delta passengers promised their luggage in 20 minutes or less after landing... or they will be awarded 2,500 air miles Furious Air France passengers stranded in Manchester for half a day after pilots reach their maximum work limit Holidaymaker with heart condition has Egypt ... (more)

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Flying the flag to show allegiance to Commonwealth

Congratulations, you're now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we'll send them straight to your inbox. South Holland District Council will join other local authorities, community groups and organisations across the world when it acknowledges Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth day in March.

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First photos of cruise ship 'terror'

"IT WAS really dark and there were relentless downpours." These images show what it was like on board the cruise ship that neared a cyclone in Queensland.

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Dispatch, Norwegian Breakaway: Jumping right in

... spa treatment or ice bar need be unexplored. Short cruises to the Bahamas are a well-known route for cruise lines, but Norwegian Cruise Line does something fairly unusual: In the New York market it hosts a handful - this year, three - weekend ...

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Monday, February 23, 2015

From Istanbul to Italy Princess Cruises has created magical voyages for 2016

Princess Cruises released an amazing array of Europe cruises for 2016 on five of its ships that will sail to more than 130 destinations from the corners of the Mediterranean to the northernmost tip of Europe. The schedule includes stops in the enchanting city of Istanbul, a must on any seafarer's bucket list.

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Disney ships win 2015 Cruise Critic awards, earning 12 top honors

... and Best for Embarkation. "Being named to this list of winners is one of the highest forms of praise cruise lines can receive," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic in a prepared statement. "The awards represent the ...

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Adventure seamlessly to exotic ports on Silversea Expeditions cruises

Adventurous seafarers looking for more to a cruise than sybaritic delights should consider a Silversea Expedition adventure. The small luxury ship operator offers a world of explorations on its spiffy expedition vessels .

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Florida Bound: TCM Classic Cruise Returns To The High Seas November 2015

The Disney Magic Will take movie lovers away on a luxury cruise! Now in its fifth year, the TCM Classic Cruise has hosted special guests including Ernest Borgnine, Tippi Hedren, Eva Marie Saint, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney and Richard Dreyfuss. A highlight reel of past TCM Classic Cruise's can be viewed here Turner Classic Movies will set sail on the high seas for a fifth time with the 2015 TCM Classic Cruise returning on November 1-6 aboard the Disney Magic, the Disney Cruise Line ship that ranked #1 in a Conde Nast readers poll.

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Disney names Bob Chapek Disney theme park chairman

The Walt Disney Co. on Monday named Bob Chapek, former president of Disney Consumer Products, chairman of the company's Parks and Resorts division.

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Cruise lines expect 1 million more passengers

Tight squeeze: Cruise ships Radiance of the Sea, left, and Sun Princess take up all the space at CentrePort in Wellington. About 23 million travellers around the world will cruise in 2015 - with the majority sailing from North American ports, the Cruise Lines International Association reported last week.

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Halifax, Sydney ports expect hike in cruise ship traffic

The cruise ship Balmoral docks in Halifax last year. Port officials are expecting 240,000 passengers to visit the city this year, an increase from 2014.

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Disney Cruise Line ships net top honors from Cruise Critic awards

A family sails a catamaran at Castaway Cay, on the official christening cruise of the Disney Dream, from Port Canaveral, Fla., to Castaway Cay Bahamas, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. A family sails a catamaran at Castaway Cay, on the official christening cruise of the Disney Dream, from Port Canaveral, Fla., to Castaway Cay Bahamas, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.

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Disney cruises take Star Wars far, far away

Disney Cruise Line has announced another themed day at sea, this time calling on Star Wars for select sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2016. The Fantasy, which sails seven-night Caribbean cruises out of Port Canaveral, Fla., will host the Star Wars Day at Sea on eight sailings that will feature character interactions, a deck party, movie screenings, a version of the Jedi Training Academy and more.

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Cruise Critic Names Best Ships in Every Category for 2015

Best Cruise Ships of 2015 Released

While Disneyland has long been known as the "happiest place on Earth," Disney's cruise ships sound like they're also pretty cheerful spots to vacation. At least that's what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards , announced Monday, are indicating.

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Planning an Alaska cruise? Use these money-saving tips

Any one who heads to Alaska had better come home with a good story. This is the last frontier, a state of the biggest, most rugged mountains and a whole lot of elbow room.

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2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards

While Disneyland has long been known as the "happiest place on Earth," Disney's cruise ships sound like they're also pretty cheerful spots to vacation. At least that's what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards, announced Monday, are indicating.

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Explore Norway's villages with 'Frozen's' Anna and Elsa on Disney cruises

But for those who think a cruise to Norway's fjords with the fictional sisters would be heaven, here's your chance. Disney Cruise Line announced a series of shore excursions for Disney Magic's sailings to Norway and, for the first time, Iceland, between June and August.

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PICTURES: Britannia will rule the waves

P&O's newest crusie ship offering understated luxury to arrive in her home port of Southampton in two weeks' time WHEN she sails into Southampton in two weeks' time, Britannia will cut a majestic figure as she ploughs through the waters with her embellished bow bearing the biggest Union Jack in maritime history. She is every inch the British icon that P&O had in mind when it first drafted the concept of celebrating all that is great about Britian.

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What multinational corporations operate in the former Soviet Union?

Multinational companies from a variety of sectors operate in the former Soviet Union. They include food and beverage companies such as Coca-Cola and Nestle, fast food companies such as McDonald's, financial and accounting companies such as Fortum, Stora Enso and Ibella, and banks such as Barclays, Swedbank and Danske Bank.

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Donna Donna: Jimmy Buffett Announces Jones Beach Show

Put aside the winter blues Parrottheads! Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band come to the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater for one night only on TUESDAY August 18th and kicking off the party will be Jimmy's Special Guest Stars Huey Lewis & The News! Tickets on sale Monday, March 2nd at 10am. Eight ticket limit per customer.

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Cruisers' choice: Best cruise ships of 2015

While Disneyland has long been known as the "happiest place on Earth," Disney's cruise ships sound like they're also pretty cheerful spots to vacation. At least that's what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards, announced Monday, are indicating.

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Cruisers' choice: Best cruise ships of 2015

Authorities have found Apryl Foster's car in a lake near her home in the Brandon area. Investigators say one body was located inside the vehicle with clothing that matches what the 33-year-old was wearing when she was reported missing.

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Britannia will rule the waves

Cruise Critic Names the Best Ships for 2015 in the 5th Annual Cruisers' Choice Awards

UK's Favourite Cruise Ships Named in 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards

... also given to the top-ranked ships in popular cruise regions; "The Cruisers' Choice Awards recognise the top cruise lines, according to the review ratings submitted by cruisers over the past year, and because they are based on first-hand ...

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Mark Tamis has been appointed SVP Hotel Operations at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in Miami - FL, USA

... travel industry veteran, Tamis most recently served as senior vice president, Guest Operations with Carnival Cruise Lines. Prior to that, Tamis was the chief operating officer of The Setai Hotels and Resorts. He also held a variety of management ...

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Disney Wonder 6 Night Bahamas Cruise from Galveston, TXDepart Galveston, TX

... g Disney character features. travel42 features professionally written reviews of more than 300 cruise ships, 78 cruise lines and more than 3,000 hotels in nearly 200 popular cruise embarkation ports worldwide, plus 7

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Blagg: Hot and cold on the mind

When I look at the windows of my 1852-vintage home, for example, I'm less likely to dwell on their lovely thin mullion sash windows than I am to consider the enormous amount of heat that I lose to the frigid air outside, despite my collection of storm windows, deadlights and window quilts.

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American Cruise Lines to home-port second riverboat in New Orleans

Construction of the 150-passenger American Eagle was recently finished at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland. American Eagle, like the company's Queen of the Mississippi, will offer various eight-day itineraries on the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Memphis, Tennessee.

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Press Digest- British Business - Feb 23

The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Despite being a tourist destination for decades, the Greek island of Crete remains unspoiled

Sunday morning, sitting in a waterfront cafe on Chania's pretty harbour, and I suddenly realise that my friend Ali and I have committed a cardinal sin. On every other table there is coffee; thimbles of espresso, mugs of latte, shot-glasses of thick muddy liquid that looks like the Turkish coffee that makes me grimace.

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Grandeur of the Seas 6 Night Bermuda Cruise from Baltimore, MDDepart Baltimore, MD

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Planning an Alaska cruise? Use these money-saving tips

Planning an Alaska cruise? Use these money-saving tips! An Alaska cruise is a unique vacation experience. Use our tailored tips to plan your trip! Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1Ez93KY Any one who heads to Alaska had better come home with a good story.

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Hobbiton's cruise control

Weta creative director Sir Richard Taylor, centre, flanked by The Hobbit actors, from left, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, John Callen and Peter Hambleton at Hobbiton near Matamata yesterday. Photo / Christine Cornege Matamata's Hobbiton movie set last night hosted a group of international cruise customers accompanied by some Hobbit cast and crew.

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Book your summer air travel now or miss savings

With snow piling up, it might seem a bit early to start thinking about summer. But if you want to take a vacation on your terms, travel experts say now is the time to get the ball rolling.

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The Search for Signs of Hawaiian Life

FAR SHAVE Jordan and Ann Popper had just disembarked from the Holland America Line ship the Statendam and were greeted by a Hawaii-style shave ice stand. The HonoA lulu couple stayed in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the New Year's holiday.

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Cruise ships bring $4m tourist boom to SA

The P&O cruise ship Pacific Pearl will visit Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln and Adelaide over the next three weeks. P&O CRUISES' ships will make a record 11 calls to South Australian ports over the next three weeks starting today leaving more than $4 million in benefits in their wake.

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India to Make Cruise Tourism Sail

... national capital to deliberate on steps to popularize cruise tourism. Also, Royal Caribbean, one of the largest cruise lines in the world, is organizing a seminar on cruise tourism. Quantum of the Seas (QOTS), the third largest cruise ship in the ...

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

A weekend's taste of cruise life: Santa Barbara and Ensenada, Mexico

My siblings, my husband and I went to Santa Barbara for a long weekend - and to Ensenada. As the trip planner of the family, I had none of the stress of driving to either.

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Save A 1,000 on Northern Lights voyages and adventure cruises when you travel this March

Travel website Hurtigruten are offering as much as A 1,000 off Northern Lights voyages and arctic adventures when you travel this Spring Adventure cruise line Hurtigruten are offering up to A 1,000 off Arctic adventure and Northern Lights voyages when you travel this March. With 12-day voyages now down to around A 700 per person , there is still time to book a last minute trip to see Mother Nature's enchanting light show on a budget.

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Cruise News: Cunard Line to celebrate 175th anniversary on the Mersey beat

... to Bergen where she will be christened on Norway's National Day. Andy Harmer, UK and Ireland director of the Cruise Lines International Association, said last year's event reached more than 7 million Twitter users alone and added: "I believe 2015 ...

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Pearl Mist 11 Night Eastern Seaboard Cruise from Boston, MADepart Boston, MA

The first ship in a new oceangoing venture by American Cruise Lines, the Pearl Mist marks the owner's first attempt at broadening itineraries into international waters.

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Starwood CEO van Paasschen resigns; board seeks more growth

In this Feb. 1, 2012 file photo, a man hails a taxi in front of the Westin New York hotel, a Starwood property, in New York. Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., resigned Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.

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Starwood CEO van Paasschen resigns; board seeks more growth

Laser light criminals face hefty fines and jail

DIRECTOR General of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority Ramesh Lutchmedial is warning that anyone found guilty of directing laser lights at aircraft during approach and take off at Piarco International Airport is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for one year. It was reported that on Carnival Monday, a laser prank threatened the safe landings of two aircraft at the airport.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Lucky Illinois lady lands lifetime of cruises on Carnival

... Cruise Line, Holland America Line or Princess Cruises as her reward for participating in World's Leading Cruise Lines Marketing Challenge. She was randomly picked from more than 115,000 people who participated in the contest. Carnival Corporation ...

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Hospitality Veteran Named Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations for Royal Caribbean International

Not All Cruise Ship Amenities are About Forgetting You're on a Ship

... solely focused on making passengers forget that they're on a boat. Thankfully a few new additions to ships and cruise lines over the last few years have focused not on all the bells and whistles inside the ship, but on the ship itself. The simple ...

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American Cruise Lines to base new boat in New Orleans

American Cruise Lines later this month plans to introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. Timothy Beebe, the company's vice president, said Thursday the new boat will help meet the growth in demand for river cruises.

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On a cruise, should you pay extra for this dish?

... from the horizon - and things get expensive quickly if passengers don't watch out for additional fees. The cruise lines haven't missed a trick. They'll do your laundry, give you a manicure or massage, take your picture, catch you on video playing ...

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Bright outlook for South African cruisers in 2015 due to all inclusive deals

PRLog - Feb. 20, 2015 - JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Johannesburg, February 20th, 2015 . 2014 was a good year for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

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Krewe of Grela announces Mardi Gras parade winners

Marching bands and dance teams that performed in the Krewe of Grela Mardi Gras parade in Gretna were judged, resulting in the following winners: Bands-Baker High School, first place; Belaire High School, second place; and McKinley High School, third place. Best Child: first place, McKenzie McDonald; second place, William Robert Lechien; and third place, Francesca White.

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American Cruise Lines expands Mississippi River cruises

American Cruise Lines, which operates the Queen of the Mississippi river boat tours, will add a second river boat, the passenger-carrying American Eagle, to its fleet. The Queen of Mississippi river boat offers cruises on the Lower Mississippi River and is home-ported in New Orleans.

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Brazilian Fast Supply Vessel Delivered

... the green light to the British defence company to continue with American Eagle is Second Riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New ...

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L-S Msi to Exhibit at Cruise Shipping Miami

... to develop the use of LNG as marine fuel in the Baltic Sea, American Eagle is Second Riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. ...

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Deal watch: Get 10% off on an Alaska adventure

It's deal time at Alaskan Dream Cruises, the small-ship line that specializes in off-the-beaten-path explorations of Alaska's Inside Passage. The four-year-old company is offering up to 10% savings on May Deal watch: Get 10% off on an Alaska adventure! It's deal time at Alaskan Dream Cruises, the small-ship line that specializes in off-the-beaten-path explorations of Alaska's Inside Passage.

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Australia Outlines Submarine Acquisition Strategy

Baltic Index Edges Higher on Gains for Capesizes, Smaller Vessels

... Scotland's west coast. Salvage vessels were called to Kilchoan American Eagle is Second Riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. ...

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American Cruise Lines to Base New Boat in New Orleans

Construction of the 150-passenger American Eagle was recently finished at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland . American Eagle, like the company's Queen of the Mississippi , will offer various eight-day itineraries on the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Memphis, Tennessee .

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Last-minute winter warm weather deals

So it's been the coldest and snowiest winter ever and you just want to get on a cruise ship to a warm destination at an affordable price. Act fast and you can.

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American Cruise Lines to base new boat in New Orleans

Surprise! Service charges to jump at Norwegian

... added service charges and automatic gratuities entirely, and the practice also is disappearing at some river cruise lines. River lines Uniworld, Tauck and Scenic Cruises are among those that now include gratuities for crew members in the base fare. ...

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American Cruise Lines to base new boat in New Orleans

Timothy Beebe, the company's vice president, said Thursday the new boat will help meet the growth in demand for river cruises. Construction of the 150-passenger American Eagle was recently finished at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland.

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American Cruise Lines to base new boat in New Orleans

Colombian Ports Mull Expansion

... as the dockworkers union and shippers continued talks aimed at American Eagle is Second Riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. ...

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Grounded Cargo Ship Leaks Oil

... of 32 containers of mosquito nets owned by international American Eagle is Second Riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. ...

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Concordia Maritime Boosts Suezmax Market Presence

Carnival Corp to open US$85-m port in Dominican Republic

THE Carnival Corporation cruise shipping line is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with the construction of a US$85-million cruise ship port in the Dominican Republic, according to a Carnival news release. The port is being built in Amber Cove - a filming site for the original Jurassic Park movie - located on the country's north coast near the city of Puerto Plata.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

New American Cruise Lines riverboat to homeport in New Orleans

New American Cruise Lines riverboat to homeport in New Orleans. "American Eagle" will be the second riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans.

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Category 5 Cyclone Marcia About To Hit Queensland

Two cyclones are roaring towards Australia, with residents scrambling for shelter as one of the tempests rapidly picks up intensity. Two cyclones are roaring towards Australia, with residents scrambling for shelter as one of the tempests rapidly picks up intensity.

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Cruise line bringing another riverboat to New Orleans, to offer cruises up, down Mississippi River

American Cruise Lines said it will bring a second riverboat to New Orleans later this month, offering Mississippi River cruises to Memphis, Tennessee. The American Eagle is a 305-foot-long vessel that can hold 150 passengers.

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Work Suspended for Day at Port of Oakland

New Riverboat to Homeport in New Orleans

Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. The two new riverboats are the first new ships built specially for the Mississippi River in 20 years.

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Carnival Corp. to start using new Dominican port in October

The Doral-based cruise giant said an $85 million facility in the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove, will welcome its first visitors in October. Between that date and April of 2016, six different Carnival Corp. brands will send 13 ships to the port for a total of 57 calls.

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Mind-Blowing: China Consumes More Gold Than The World Produces

Official "Year of the Ram" gold coins sold out days ago, and since the beginning of January, withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange have grown to over 315 tonnes. One of the most popular gifts to give and receive during Chinese New Year is gold -a prime example of the Love Trade.

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Cruise Planners Earns Royal Caribbean International's President's Award for Overall Achievement

"We are proud of our long-standing and 'loyal' relationship with Royal Caribbean International and earning the President's Award for the second time is icing on the cake," said Michelle Fee, CEO of Cruise Planners. Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, the nation's largest home-based travel franchise business network in the industry, has earned the President's Award for Overall Achievement from Royal Caribbean International.

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Norwegian Dawn 14 Night Caribbean Cruise from Boston, MADepart Boston, MA

Perfectly representing the informal freestyle cruising image Norwegian Cruise Line promotes, the Norwegian Dawn is a modern megaship with every conceivable onboard attraction to entertain its relatively young clientele. The Norwegian Dawn divides her time between Bermuda, New England, and the Caribbean.

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Carnival Corporation Announces Grand Prize Winner of Yearly Cruise for Life

Bette Shapiro to receive yearly cruise for life on Carnival Corporation's Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line or Princess Cruises for participating in World's Leading Cruise Lines Marke... /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc , the world's largest travel and leisure company, today announced that Bette ShapirofromRed Bud, Illinois,is the official winner of its World's Leading Cruise Lines Marketing Challenge.

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New cruise port at Dominican Republic's Amber Cove to open in October

Carnival Victory will be the first ship to visit the new $85-million port in Dominican Republic's Amber Cove Cruise passengers will have a new stop in the Caribbean in October when ships pull into Amber Cove port in the Dominican Republic. The new port facility is expected to revive interest in the north coast of the Dominican Republic, which hasn't been a regular cruise stop since the 1980s, Carnival Corp. announced Wednesday.

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Fallon settled in States

Kieren Fallon claims will only return to ride in Britain if he is offered good rides at the biggest meetings. Fallon is currently in California and while the winners have hardly been flowing he has felt rejuvenated in his new surroundings.

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Coming soon: a cruise for "Star Wars" lovers

If you're a Star Wars geek and you have money to burn you might be interested in the Star Wars cruise, being run by the Disney Cruise Line. The " Star Wars Day at Sea" will bring all sorts of characters from the movies on board a Disney cruise ship in 2016.

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Pearl Mist 11 Night Eastern Seaboard Cruise from Quebec, PQDepart Quebec, PQ

The first ship in a new oceangoing venture by American Cruise Lines, the Pearl Mist marks the owner's first attempt at broadening itineraries into international waters.

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Should You Be Following Buffett Into Fox?

The latest Berkshire-Hathaway reveal on Warren Buffett's investments shows he's getting out of energy and into Hollywood. Specifically he has dumped Exxon-Mobil and Conoco-Philips in favor of 21st Century Fox .

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How to put together a family reunion at sea

Camp Carnival's play space includes everything from indoor climbing mazes to video and computer games, as well as art and music activities. Here kids have active fun on hoppers.

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Jimmy Buffett to play the Wharf April 24

Orange Beach, the wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at The Amphitheater at The Wharf for one night only on Friday, April 24th at 8pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett's "Workin' n' Playin'" Tour 2015.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Cruise line expands presence in Caribbean with $85 million port in Dominican Republic

Carnival Corporation's new $85 million Amber Cove facility represents the largest cruise industry investment ever made in the Dominican Republic, and will feature a two-berth port able to accommodate the largest cruise vessels in operation today. Carnival Corporation has monitored the various stages of the port's construction progress with the use of drones, an innovative development that is being used for the first time as part of the company's port development process.

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Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCLH) CEO Frank Del Rio on Q4 and Full Year...

Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO Frank Del Rio on Q4 and Full Year 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript Good morning, and welcome to the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Fourth Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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'Frozen' characters to welcome Disney Cruise Line guests to Norway and Iceland

From June to August, the Disney Magic will return to Europe visiting the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland for the first time. Along with historic travels, the experience will be done in true Disney style - with an extra dash of pixie dust.

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Steiner Leisure Limited Announces Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results and New Share Repurchase Plan

Steiner Leisure Limited today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. During the fourth quarter of 2014, as a result of current conditions, circumstances, and in connection with Accounting Standards Codification No.

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Royal Caribbean Launches Global Creative Review

Incumbent J. Walter Thompson is expected to defend, sources said. Media, handled by the agency's WPP corporate sibling, Mindshare, is not part of the current search process.

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'Frozen' characters to meet Disney cruisers in Norway

Anna, Elsa and Kristoff from "Frozen" are set to greet Disney Cruise Line passengers in Norway during the Disney Magic's Norwegian fjord sailing this summer. Anna, Elsa and Kristoff from "Frozen" are set to greet Disney Cruise Line passengers in Norway during the Disney Magic's Norwegian fjord sailing this summer.

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Recipes: From the Norwegian Hurtigruten cruise line

Melt the butter over low heat, add the chocolate and let melt and stir together. Add the sugar and eggs and stir.

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New Norwegian CEO: No a revolutionarya announcements a " yet

In his first earnings call since taking over as head of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings - and the first since the company acquired a pair of small upscale lines - president and CEO Frank Del Rio said he sees major opportunities ahead. But he didn't offer any insight on potential changes in direction for the world's third-largest cruise company.

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Carnival's $85M DR Facility to Begin Receiving Guests in October

Carnival Corporation today announced it will begin welcoming guests at its new $85 million Amber Cove port in the Dominican Republic beginning in October 2015. The facility, which represents the largest cruise industry investment ever made in the Dominican Republic, is expected to host more than 250,000 passengers in its first year of operation.

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Disney Parks Give Guests Chance to Post with OSCAR Statuette

WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose for a photo with the Oscar statuette as part of festivities leading up to The 87th Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris , live on the ABC Television Network on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7p.m., ET/4 p.m., PT. The first ever "My Oscar Moment" at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the WALT DISNEY WORLD theme park awash in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age, will take place during regular park hours inside The Magic of Disney Animation building.

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Eating local turns up on Norwegian cruise line

If you're cruising the Arctic Ocean, why not eat fish from that sea? A Norwegian ship focuses on the foods of its coastline. The MS Nordlys sailed past snow-capped mountains on the Norwegian coast.

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Vatuloka releases classic hits

FEW of Fiji's most famous artists can claim to have rubbed shoulders or have performed with yesteryears music superstars from the Motown era. But for Lautoka resident and relative newcomer to the music scene, Mosese Vatuloka, singing and dancing alongside artists of the 60s and 70s super-groups such as The Temptations, The Drifters and The Platters is his daytime job as cruise director on some of the world's biggest liners.

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Carnival announces details about the opening of highly anticipated Amber Cove

The venture, which mars the largest cruise industry investment ever made in that country, will provide facilities for six of the company's brands; Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line and P&O Cruises . Amber Cove, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in the 1490s was also a partial filming location for the original Jurassic Park movie.

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Successful Light Off for Pasha's New ConRo

ConRo vessel M/V Marjorie has attained main engine light off while under final construction at VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, Miss., signaling that the ship's complex network of systems is complete and functional prior to delivery to Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii. Sea trials are now anticipated before the end of the month, with vessel delivery to follow in March.

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Stock Gains on Revenue Beat

Norwegian Cruise Line reported revenue of $788.9 million for the fourth quarter, a 31.4% increase from the year-ago quarter, compared to analysts' estimates of $733.79 million. The company reported earnings of 36 cents a share for the fourth quarter.

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do this: Wea re Throwing Another LGBT Bash at the Philadelphia Flower Show

It's that time of year again: when G Philly and the Philadelphia Flower Show team up to add that extra bit of sparkle to the annual parade of all things floral at the Convention Center. The fifth annual LGBT Party at the Philadelphia Flower Show is taking place outside the Grand Hall in the PA Convention Center on Sunday, March 1st from 4 to 6 pm .

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Maersk Line Returns to Southampton

Containership Susan Maersk became the first Maersk Line vessel to call at Southampton in five years when it arrived to the port on Tuesday as part of the Maersk Line's new East West Network, a global shipping service that connects Europe, North America and Asia. Susan Maersk, 347 meters long and with capacity for more than 10,000 twenty foot containers, called in Southampton as part of a voyage that saw her leave Ningbo, China on January 17. After discharging cargo, she will continue to Le Havre, Antwerp and Felixstowe before heading back to the Far East.

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Windstar to add two renovated small ships this spring

Windstar Cruises is the small-ship line that gets a lot of attention. Conde Nast readers picked it as the best small ship cruise line for 2014.

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Top Cashback customers can see Nicki Minaj for free with A 19 cashback earnings

Members who have recently exchanged A 19 or more of their cashback into Tesco Clubcard vouchers will receive a A 40 Ticketmaster eGift card Top Cashback are currently giving customers to chance to exchange their earnings for a night out on the town, including West End musicals, concert tickets and sporting events. Members who have recently exchanged at least A 19 of cashback into Tesco Clubcard vouchers can take advantage of the 'Clubcard Boost' scheme to receive a A 40 Ticketmaster eGift card to be spend on anything, including tickets to see Nicki Minaj live on tour in the UK.

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Frozen characters to headline Disney cruises in Norway

Call it the ultimate Frozen experience. Disney today announced that the characters Anna, Elsa and Kristoff from the company's hit animated movie Frozen will join passengers this summer on Disney cruises in Frozen characters to headline Disney cruises in Norway Call it the ultimate Frozen experience.

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12 big companies bet big on the future

Investors don't want dreams. They want profit now. But some companies are spending big now anyway - giving up current profit - betting for a big payoff in the future.

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Queen Mary 2 Cruise Ship To Meet Strict Environmental Regulations...

One of the world's major cruise ships, the Queen Mary 2, is being fitted with a Wrtsil advanced wastewater treatment system. This installation will enable the vessel to fully comply with the IMO's requirements concerning the prevention of pollution from ships.

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A bevy of beach bars in the British Virgin Islands

After all, this is Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, and it's the stuff of Caribbean legend. The watering hole's name was coined after tourists swam to White Bay Beach from their yachts and catamarans with pocketfuls of wet currency to buy drinks.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

It's Wave Season: Take advantage of deals as cruiselines gear up for record year

Silversea Cruises docked in Lisbon, Portugal. Cruiselines are emphasizing the destinations they cruise to, in many cases overnighting in port.

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"Cinderella' star Lily James talks about movie in Disney twenty-three magazine

Lily James , the actress who takes on the title role in the upcoming live-action " Cinderella ," talks about making the film in the spring issue of Disney twenty-three. Allen's interview is matched with a behind-the-scenes look at the fairy-tale film, two of the movie updates for The Walt Disney Company that D23 provided in its Feb. 17 sneak peak of the periodical.

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Former Walt Disney Co. Exec Jason Brenek Lands at Imax

Brenek, most recently senior vp of worldwide digital cinema and cinema programming at The Walt Disney Company, joined Imax on February 9 as executive vp, according to a Feb. 17 SEC Filing also confirmed by the giant screen exhibitor on Tuesday. At Walk Disney, he oversaw international distribution of studio content on emerging digital platforms after an initial theatrical release.

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Shoutlet Named to New Facebook Marketing Partner Program

Shoutlet , the leading independent cloud-based social marketing platform, has been named a Facebook Marketing Partner in their new partner program. The Facebook Marketing Partner Program was created to help businesses scale their marketing efforts on Facebook, and the newly revamped program will make it easier for marketers to find partners based on their specific needs.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. , today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014, and provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2015. Reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 include the results of the recently acquired Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc. beginning on the closing of the acquisition on November 19, 2014.

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Starwood Says CEO Switch About Execution, Not Strategy

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Starwood Says CEO Switch About Execution, Not Strategy

Starwood CEO van Paasschen resigns; board seeks more growth

Starwood Hotels CEO resigns

Frits van Paasschen resigned one week after the company issued a weak outlook. Starwood's stock has risen less than half of Marriott's since he took office.

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Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen resigns

Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., resigned Tuesday morning. No reason was given for the sudden departure, but the company said it was ''by mutual agreement'' with the board of directors.

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Starwood Hotels CEO resigns

Frits van Paasschen resigned one week after the company issued a weak outlook. Starwood's stock has risen less than half of Marriott's since he took office.

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Disney Dream 4 Night Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral, FLDepart Port Canaveral, FL

... plaster friezes and h... travel42 features professionally written reviews of more than 300 cruise ships, 78 cruise lines and more than 3,000 hotels in nearly 200 popular cruise embarkation ports worldwide, plus 7,000 additional destination hotels. ...

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Starwood President van Paasschen resigns

Stamford, Conn. a Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., resigned Tuesday morning.

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Starwood Says CEO Pushed Out Due to Too Slow Growth

Starwood is a leader in the lifestyle sector, but its international footprint and select-service room volume falls short of its competitors' at a time when the entire industry is looking forward to greater growth and profits. Van Paasschen was considered a leader in the hospitality industry and had led the lifestyle hotel group for eight years before a "mutual agreement" with the board of directors led to him stepping down.

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Starwood CEO resigns as resort company reorganizes

Former Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. president CEO Frits Van Paasschen speaks in 2012. Paasschen resigned a week after the hotel operator announced the spinoff of its timeshare business, the hotel company announced Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015.

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Starwood CEO van Paasschen resigns; board seeks more growth

Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., resigned Tuesday morning. No reason was given for the sudden departure, but the company said it was "by mutual agreement" with the board of directors.

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Frits van Paasschen Resigns as Starwood's President/CEO

Frits van Paasschen has resigned by mutual agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s Board of Directors as the company's president, CEO and a director. Adam Aron, a Starwood director since 2006, has been named CEO on an interim basis while the Board conducts a search for a permanent CEO that will include both internal and external candidates.

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Starwood CEO is OUT

By "mutual agreement" Frits van Paasschen is already gone and a temporary successor has been named. Now what? We have the answer.

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Starwood CEO van Paasschen resigns; board seeks more growth

Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., resigned Tuesday morning. No reason was given for the sudden departure, but the company said it was "by mutual agreement" with the board of directors.

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Royal Caribbean late deals: all inclusive breaks for A 799pp when you travel before March

Royal Caribbean International are offering 5,000 all-inclusive cruises at A 799pp or less with up to A 97 on board spending money when you travel now The offer includes sunny escapes to the Caribbean, sight-seeing on of the Mediterranean, and adventure getaways, and includes around A 97 on-board spending money. What activities are on offer? Customers can splash their cash on a luxury treatment in the Vitality Spa, a meal in one of the specialty restaurants on board or enjoy a spot of shopping in world-class stores including Cartier, Tag Heuer, Michael Kors and Kiehl's.

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Cruise industry set to see 23 million passengers set sail worldwide

Cruise Lines International Association released its annual State of the Cruise Industry Report and expects a record 23 million passengers to set sail this year across the world. That makes a four per cent increase over figures for 2014, while lines are attracting customers with nearly 1,000 ports of call in exotic locations including Asia.

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Starwood CEO van Paasschen resigns; board seeks more growth

Frits van Paasschen, the energetic CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., resigned Tuesday morning. No reason was given for the sudden departure, but the company said it was "by mutual agreement" with the board of directors.

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Deal watch: Holland America puts exotic voyages on sale

Holland America is touting a new promotion that brings reduced fares and on-board credits of up to $400 per cabin on exotic voyages. The Seas the Day offer applies to select sailings in Australia and New Deal watch: Holland America puts exotic voyages on sale Holland America is touting a new promotion that brings reduced fares and on-board credits of up to $400 per cabin on exotic voyages.

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Starwood President and CEO van Paasschen resigns

The operator of Westin, Sheraton and other other hotel brands says board member Adam Aron will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found. Aron has been on Starwood's board since 2006.

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6 cruise ships dock at Port Canaveral

Florida Today reports six cruise ships docked at Port Canaveral on Sunday. Four of the ships are based out of the port and two were making port-of-call stops.

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Starwood President and CEO van Paasschen resigns

A train carrying crude oil derailed in southern West Virginia on Monday, sending at least one tanker into the Kanawha River and sparking a house fire, officials said. Fires burned for hours after a train carrying more than 100 tankers of crude oil derailed in a snowstorm in West Virginia, sending a fireball into the sky and threatening the water supply of nearby residents, authorities... Frigid cold is nipping at New England after the region's fourth winter storm in a month blew through Sunday, piling another foot of snow on top of 6-foot-high mounds in Boston.

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Starwood President and CEO van Paasschen resigns

Starwood President and CEO Frits van Paasschen Resigns

Van Paasschen's is a rock star among his fellow hotel CEOs, and his departure will no doubt be the talk of the industry. The operator of Westin, Sheraton and other other hotel brands says board member Adam Aron will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.

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Starwood President and CEO van Paasschen resigns

Magic CEO, Disney exec to be honored by Orlando EDC

Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins will receive the Orlando Economic Development Commission's James B/ Green Award at the EDC's 2015 annual award dinner on April 9 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando . In addition, the EDC also will honor Ken Potrock , Disney Vacation Club and Adventures by Disney senior vice president and general manager, with the Chairman's Award.

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Mount Union to celebrate opening of Giese Center for the Performing Arts

The University of Mount Union will celebrate the opening of the Giese Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday and Friday. The celebration will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Brush Performance Hall of the Giese Center with performances by "America's Got Talent's" Chicago Boyz and rePercussion.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Norwegian Dawn 9 Night Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans, LADepart New Orleans, LA

Treats for readers as ST marks 170th year

From today, Straits Times readers have the chance to win tickets to watch powerhouse singer Christina Perri or boyband One Direction perform live, holidays in the Maldives and free meals at some of the best restaurants in Singapore. These are among the many treats up for grabs for readers of Singapore's most-read paper, which celebrates its 170th birthday in July.

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Disney - ABC Television Group to Give The Children's Hospital of ...

The gift was presented by 6abc president and general manager, will name a Wait. Play.

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Your kids won't believe what they can do on these ships

Atop Deck 13 of the Disney Dream, Goofy's Sports Deck features Max's Courts - two sports courts for guests to enjoy athletic activities and group play. Here, guests and families can participate in friendly competitions with a basketball court that may also be transformed into a mini soccer pitch or volleyball court.

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Penarth Town Council to raise flag for Commonwealth Day

PENARTH Town Council is set to raise one of 650 flags across 38 commonwealth countries on Monday, March 9, to celebrate Commonwealth Day. Residents are invited to join the Town Council in the grounds of West House for the ceremony where a specially written Commonwealth Affirmation will be read out before the raising of the flag at 10am.

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Keppel Appoints Vestring to its Board

Keppel Corporation Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Till Vestring as Independent Director on the Company's Board with effect from 16 February 2015. Mr Vestring, 50, is a partner in Bain & Company's Southeast Asia office.

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Anthem of the Seas Ready for Float-Out

The latest cruise ship under construction - Anthem of the Seas - will leave building dock II of Meyer Werft shipyard in Northwestern Germany on Saturday, 21. Februar 2015. The 168.600-gt cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ship in the world, is schedule to leave the shipyards covered building dock II early morning around 07.00 am.

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St. Peter's Hosts Annual Pancake Luncheon February 17th

The annual tradition of a Pancake Luncheon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church will continue on Tuesday, February 17th with serving times from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The women of the parish will prepare and serve pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, sherbet & cookies, and coffee and tea.

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