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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Royal Caribbean's Splendour to Become Thomson Discovery

Royal Caribbean prepares to hand over Splendour of the Seas to Thomson Cruises. The UK-based company and subsidiary of TUI Group announced that when the vessel joins their fleet next year, they will rename it to Thomson Discovery.

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Two cruise lines nickel and dime passengers with proposed room service fees

It's not bad enough that cruise lines, like airlines, are nickel and diming passengers with added charges but now two cruise companies are testing the waters with room service fees. For those of you who have never taken a cruise, room service has always been free on ships save for wines, spirits and sodas .

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

'Full steam ahead' as US cruise bookings outpace 2014

Norwegian Cruise Lines ship Pride of America. Bookings at the three largest US cruise operators are coming in faster so far this year than a year ago.

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Norwegian Cruise Line drops extra charge for Asian specialty restaurants

First-time cruisers are often surprised to learn that the extra charge for 'specialty restaurants' on board major cruise ships are out of the range of their budgets. For many, the fare-included Freestyle Cruising restaurants, buffets and room service offer as many choices as needed for dinner variety - but some passengers might be taking the cruise for a special birthday, anniversary or other celebratory event, and would like the little 'extra' of specialty dining.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Monday

Royal Caribbean Cruises will be announcing its Q115 earnings results on Monday, April 20th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.13 per share and revenue of $1.86 billion for the quarter.

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This is one cruisy party you can't miss

WHEN an Aussie decided to go to Thailand on holiday, she expected to relax in paradise. Instead, what she saw there will haunt her forever.

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New 'fat seat' for airlines?

A NEW design for airline seats to fit larger passengers has won a 'Cabin Oscar' for innovation in comfort. So will it take off? LYING hidden in a little-known corner of China is a town that will horrify you, yet it's responsible for many of the luxuries we take for granted today.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Titanic now boarding in Missouri

Branson , Missouri is well known for its music and variety shows, so it's no surprise this city in the Ozarks is home to the classic Showboat Branson Belle. But, did you know Branson is "home port" to the world's most famous ocean liner? To be fair, Branson's Titanic is a museum-the world's largest museum attraction.

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Ronnie McDowell Signs Five-Year Deal with Disney Fine Art

Country music sensation Ronnie McDowell is a true artist in every sense of the word. He's known coast to coast for his chart-topping radio hits and showmanship from his sold-out performances and now he is being recognized for his original art work.

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New York RangersTown Hockey House With Chase Returns

Hockey fans don't necessarily have to buy a ticket to the Garden to have some interaction with the Rangers NHL team. They definitely don't have to if they want to interact with brands that are involved in the team and/or the Garden.

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Disney Loses Second Attempt to Beat 'Frozen' Lawsuit

The judge rejects Disney's efforts to show that John Lasseter and the other creators of the "Frozen" trailer lacked access to Wilson's work. The lawsuit could go to trial in October.

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Carnival Vista's SkyRide Feature

... Carnival Vista . Never before has a feature like this been seen on a cruise ship or on land until now. Today's cruise lines are trying to win over new passengers and compete to out-do each other with the latest gimmick or gadget to usher new ...

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Festival of Books: Travel talks on Cuba, travel bargains and TSA singers

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC this weekend will feature hourlong sessions on travel topics like how to get the best deal for your next vacation and what the eased rules mean for travel to Cuba. Presentations are scheduled Saturday and Sunday, most at the Travel Smart Stage near the festival's Jefferson Boulevard entrance.

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Video: In the Bahamas, a busy street and a private beach

For years, cruise ships have been stopping at Nassau in the Bahamas. This video shows the touristy main drag that passengers find when they debark.

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Norway's hot export: glacial TV

Following the latest best series was once a leisurely activity. Not lazy, mind you, just slower.

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First cruise ship of season to hit Halifax to be delayed

The Regal Princess, a vessel operated by Princess Cruises, was to arrive in Halifax on Sunday morning. There's a storm developing in the Atlantic Ocean, so the stop in Halifax has been called off.

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Travel agenda

Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies Marrakech's La Mamounia hotel is hosting an exhibition of works by French artist Julien Marinetti until September.

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Alaska: Exploring the gloriously remote US state from whale watching to road tripping

Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies Alaska is a bucket-list destination that more than lives up to the hype.

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Cruise for a week for under $500 in May

May is a good time to snare a bargain cruise fare - pick from our variety of one-week cruises priced from under $500. Princess has several one-week sailings bargain-priced in May. Cruise on the Grand Princess, from Whittier, Alaska to Vancouver, embarking May 16, from $399 per person for an inside, $429 for an oceanview stateroom.

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'Star Wars' Dreamliner will feature likeness of R2-D2

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways unveiled plans to paint one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a Star Wars livery that features the likeness of R2-D2. The special paint scheme is start of what the 'Star Wars' Dreamliner will feature likeness of R2-D2 Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways unveiled plans to paint one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a Star Wars livery that features the likeness of R2-D2.

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'Star Wars' Dreamliner will feature likeness of R2-D2

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways unveiled plans to paint one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a Star Wars livery that features the likeness of R2-D2. The special paint scheme is start of what the 'Star Wars' Dreamliner will feature likeness of R2-D2 Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways unveiled plans to paint one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a Star Wars livery that features the likeness of R2-D2.

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'Star Wars' Dreamliner will feature likeness of R2-D2

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways unveiled plans to paint one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a Star Wars livery that features the likeness of R2-D2. The special paint scheme is start of what the 'Star Wars' Dreamliner will feature likeness of R2-D2 Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways unveiled plans to paint one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a Star Wars livery that features the likeness of R2-D2.

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Americans Are Booking More Cruises Than Ever This Year

... again. About 23 million people will take an ocean-based trip this year aboard ships operated by members of the Cruise Lines International Association . That's up 4.4 percent from 2014, when 51 percent of passengers were Americans, according to the ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line drops cover charge in Asian fusion restaurants

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering passengers an additional complimentary restaurant as it discontinues the cover charge on several of its Asian-themed dining rooms. According to an April 13 press release received by Examiner, Asian fusion restaurants and noodle bars are now free of charge on the ships that currently offer them.

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

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Sip a cup of tea, watch boats dock at the harbour, and revel in the tastes of Hong Kong and Shanghai dim sum at one of HCM City's newest restaurants. Hoang Ha reports on the experience.

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Cruise notes

Disney is taking to river cruising - but its won't be on Disney Cruise Line. Its tour arm, Adventures by Disney , is partnering with AmaWaterways for a series of family cruises on the Danube in 2016.

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The island you're not allowed to see

THERE'S an island in Hawaii that few visitors have ever stepped foot on. Known as 'forbidden island', it has no running water, and it's off limits.

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What would an airplane in Star Wars livery look like? ANA knows

All Nippon Airways has linked up with the Walt Disney Co. and its Star Wars franchise to produce an airplane with an R2-D2 painted on its nose.

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Cruise deals: Save on airfare by catching these cruises with Baltimore, New York and New Jersey ports

... airports. No long flights. No pre/post hotel stays. No hassles. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many cruise lines repositioned their ships to U.S. ports along the eastern and western seaboards. Homeport cruising took off like a rocket and ...

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Jimmy Buffett to Play Detroit's West Riverfront Park, 6/25

Olympia Entertainment is excited to announce the return of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band to downtown Detroit for one night only at the new West Riverfront Park, located along the Detroit riverfront at Jefferson and 10th Street, on Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m., as part of Jimmy Buffett's "Workin' n' Playin'" Tour 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Public tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster.com on Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m. and can also be purchased at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

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Banana Coast Named Most Improved Destination

... by land and water that include soft adventure, nature, cultural, historical and gastronomic tours. Seven cruise lines have scheduled calls at Banana Coast for the 2015-16 Caribbean cruise season. Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P&O ...

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Now in Its Second Year, Celebrity Cruises Great Wine Festival Raises a Glass to Modern Luxury

Popular Land-based Event Again Benefits Legal Aid Society of Orange County; Features More than 35 Wineries, Craft Breweries, Spirits Companies and Top Orange County Restaurants )--Modern luxury cruise brand Celebrity Cruises , known for made-from-scratch, globally inspired cuisine and highly personalized service, is bringing back the wine and food festival it launched in 2014 - a first for a cruise line. The second annual Celebrity Cruises' Great Wine Festival , featuring a robust sampling of fine wines, craft beers, spirits, and Orange County's finest food, will take place Saturday, May 2, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Great Park in Irvine, Calif.

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American Cruise Lines Announces Pre and Post Cruise Extension Packages...

Our ports are so incredibly rich in history and Americana and we want our guests to be able to take in as much of the experience as possible. American Cruise Lines has announced pre and post cruise extension packages beginning in the summer of 2015, highlighting the rich culture, history and entertainment in U.S. ports such as New Orleans, Memphis, Charleston and Seattle.

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Latest gee-whiz cruise ship feature: Snow Grotto

... 2015. At 48,000 tons, the Viking Star is a third the size of many of the megaships being rolled out by major cruise lines -- and that's on purpose. It's smaller size will allow it to access smaller ports that megaships can't visit. The centerpiece ...

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Full Steam Ahead' at U.S. Cruise Lines as Bookings Outpace 2014

... again. About 23 million people will take an ocean-based trip this year aboard ships operated by members of the Cruise Lines International Association. That's up 4.4 percent from 2014, when 51 percent of passengers were Americans, according to the ...

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Latest gee-whiz cruise ship feature: Snow Grotto

... 2015. At 48,000 tons, the Viking Star is a third the size of many of the megaships being rolled out by major cruise lines -- and that's on purpose. It's smaller size will allow it to access smaller ports that megaships can't visit. The centerpiece ...

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Cruise ship illness 2015: What caused 200 passengers to get sick on two ships?

Another ship, the Celebrity Infinity, returned to port with 106 guests and six crew members sick... The story of another spate of cruise ship illnesses is causing a lot of concern, ABC News reported Tuesday. More that 200 passengers on two different cruise ships became sick this week.

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Cruise New Zealand Celebrates Ovation Deployment

For the last year, Cruise New Zealand had been saying "it's not if, but when", and now the big ships are coming. Royal Caribbean International has announced that its brand new Ovation of the Seas is headed for New Zealand after its initial debut in China.

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Bangor budget projects 50 cent tax increase

... staff time of a crew of eight working for four days. Parks and Recreation Director Tracy Willette said American Cruise Lines, which previously used the dock, has not visited Bangor in at least three years. The dock is too big for most other vessels, ...

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Princess Cruises Announces Largest-Ever Australia Deployment for 2016-2017

Highlights of the new program include an 84-day Circle South America voyage, more ways to see New Zealand, longer South Pacific cruises and Circle Australia voyage options. In addition, Land and Sea Vacation packages will immerse adventure-seekers in the diverse destinations.

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CDC gives Cruise Examiner exclusive interview on recent Norovirus outbreak

... occurred the Infinity with one in 2006 and another in 2013. Since Norovirus has become a seagoing issue, most cruise lines take serious precautions equipping vessels with lots of anti-bacterial gels and sprays to use before entering public rooms and ...

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Sabrina Carpenter Performs "Eyes Wide Open" On Disney's Castaway Cay

Sabrina Carpenter performed her new single "Eyes Wide Open" on Disney's Castaway Cay, and you can watch the incredible Disney Cruise Line performance below. "Eyes Wide Open" is the title track on Sabrina's brand new debut album .

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Princess Cruises announces most-ever 'Down Under' cruises with Australia as home

Princess Cruises and Australia make a winning combination. And now cruise enthusiasts are going to have the largest-ever choice of cruises in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

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Cruise Ship Illness Forces 2nd Royal Caribbean Ship to Dock

A cruise ship illness that sickened more than 130 passengers and three crew members forced the Legend of the Seas vessel to dock in San Diego Tuesday, making it the second ship in as many days to do so. On Monday, Celebrity cruise liner The Infinity docked in San Diego, reporting that 106 passengers and six crew members had become sick with a gastrointestinal illness at some point during the 15-day trip, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported .

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Elliott Bay is about to be filled with giant cruise ships: Seattle predicts near-peak 2015 season

Bigger cruise ships are driving growth in Seattle's cruise business this year, as three new ships carrying 3,000 people each enter the scene. While larger ships are drawing cargo away from Puget Sound toward Southern California, that's not case with Seattle's cruise industry, said Michael McLaughlin , director of cruise and maritime operations for the Port of Seattle.

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Carnival plc (CUK) - Research Analysts' Recent Ratings Updates

... America and Europe, Australia & Asia ( NYSE:CUK ). Its North America segment cruise brands include Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises (Princess) and Seabourn. Receive News & Ratings for Carnival plc Daily - Enter your ...

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Princess Cruises going 'down under' deploying five ships to Australia

The Sydney Harbor in Australia becomes illuminated in the waning rays of dusk. As the last orange hues of the sun fall the city and harbor ignite in a brilliant array of shimmering florescence.

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This Couple Gets Engaged at the Most Magical Place on Earth

Appropriately enough, the love story of Gavin Hatch and Patrick Santos - both Disney employees - played out like a classic fairytale. "I proposed to Gavin the evening of March 11, 2015, at Disney's Boardwalk Resort," Patrick shares.

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NR Alaska Cruise Countdown

Goodness glaciers! Yep, we're a little more than three months away from the conservative event of the year, the National Review 2015 Alaska Summer Cruise , a looming bon voyage for which hundreds have already signed up. You need to do that too, right now, at www.nrcruise.com .

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The tiny island about to be changed forever

IT'S a remote island in the South Atlantic that few people ever see. But something is about to happen here, and there are fears it won't be able to handle it.

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Tax Day FREEBIES

Bonefish Grill: $10 off your purchase through April 20 . Boston Market: Buy one meal, get the second free on April 15. Bruegger's Bagels: Special bundle of 13 bagels and two cream cheese tubs for just $10.40 on April 15 .

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2015 Tax Day freebies: How to get free stuff today

Today, Wednesday, April 15, is your last chance to file your taxes. While a nice tax refund is reason enough to celebrate the end of tax season, chain restaurants and businesses nationwide want to give you a little something extra to help with the last minute rush of forms, schedules and number crunching.

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The thing that will stop Aussies going to Bali

IT'S something many of us have had to do at some point or another. But when this "VIP" passenger found there was no room for him in the airline lounge, he just wouldn't stand for it.

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Adventures by Disney adds a River Cruise

Adventures by Disney, the innovative guided group travel division, has announced the introduction of its first-ever river cruising itineraries. Sailing with AmaWaterways, the travel industry's premier luxury river cruise line, Adventures by Disney river cruises offer a new way for families to experience the heart of Europe with Adventures by Disney's trademark immersive level of service.

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Five Caribbean poets shortlisted for Hollick Arvon Prize

Writers on the Hollick Arvon shortlist are from left, Elliot Bastien, T Nicolette Bethel, The Bahamas; Danielle Boodoo-Fortune, T Richard Georges, British Virgin Islands; and Shivanee Ramlochan, T&T. The judges for the 2015 Hollick Arvon Caribbean Writers Prize have announced a shortlist of five, chosen from among the ten previously longlisted writers.

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More than 200 passengers on 2 cruise ships stricken with possible norovirus

... Program works with the cruise industry to prevent and control the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses. Cruise lines participating in the program are required to report outbreaks when more than 2 percent of passengers or crew members are affected. ...

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

More than 200 sickened on cruise ships

Of the ship's 2,117 passengers, 106 have suffered from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, the CDC said. The illness has also affected six members of the 964-person crew.

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Billion dollar mega-ship sets sail for NZ waters

... calls here and is 311m and 137,276 tonnes although has to date been the biggest by the number of passengers. Cruise lines are building bigger ships packed with more features as they try to out-do each other to attract increasingly discerning ...

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Believe In Soulmates? Survey Shows You're Not Alone

If you believe everyone has a someone, somewhere you're not alone. According to a poll by Wakefield Research, 76 percent believe in soulmates with millennials leading the way at 84 percent.

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More Than 200 Sickened On Cruise Ships That Originated In Fort Lauderdale

CBS4 CBS4 is now on CBSMiami.com. It's the same great news, weather, and investigations you found on cbs4.com, but we've added a whole new range of great items and features to help you get more out [] My TV 33 My TV33 is now on CBSMiami.com.

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Norovirus outbreak strikes 2 Royal Caribbean ships

Both ships left Fort Lauderdale at the end of March for 15-night cruises. The 965-foot long Celebrity Infinity was docked at the Port of San Diego Monday as workers on deck scrubbed it clean.

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Charity begins at sea with Crystal Cruises 'You Care, We Care' shore excursions

Crystal Cruises is giving passengers a chance to practice charity at sea with its embellished 'You Care, We Care,' humanitarian-centered shore excursions offerings that give guest the opportunity to get involved with humanitarian and conservational global organizations.

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Steiner Leisure Limited Announces First Quarter 2015 Financial Results on April 29, 2015

... Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Lines, Silversea Cruises and Windstar ...

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CLIA unveils Hall of Fame inductees for 2015

CLIA will induct a longtime marketing executive and two husband-wife entrepreneurs into its Cruise Industry Hall of Fame during the CLIA Cruise3sixty conference in Fort Lauderdale on April 23. Rod McLeod, entering the Hall of Fame as a cruise line executive, was part of Royal Caribbean's founding management team as marketing director. He had a 25-year career at the cruise line.

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Cruise Ship Outbreaks Sicken More Than 200 Passengers

... one percent of all reported outbreaks of the virus. In spite of the two recent outbreaks, officials from the Cruise Lines International Association maintained that norovirus outbreaks aboard cruise ships are rare, with just nine reported outbreaks ...

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Yuck!! Over 100 Passengers On A Celebrity Cruise Suffer From Vomiting ...

Last week, a luxurious vacation turned into an unsanitary nightmare when over 100 passengers suffered from vomiting and diarrhea on the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship!! Due to a norovirus outbreak, 106 of the ships 2117 passengers along with 6 crew members have suffered from a gastrointestinal illness. The Infinity departed on its 14-day cruise from San Diego on March 29, and made its last stop in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on April 10. But the Celebrity Infinity is no stranger to being covered in barf and excrement.

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Crystal Cruises Offers Guests More Opportunities To Give Back In 2015

For the line's 25th Anniversary, 16 Crystal Adventures ashore - offered complimentarily to guests and crew, alike - will allow participants to engage in the humanitarian and conservational activities of organizations throughout the world. With three brand new excursions added to the roster, the largest collection of opportunities to serve global communities Crystal has offered.

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Stomach bug hits passengers on two Fort Lauderdale-bound ships

A pair of ships that left Fort Lauderdale in late March for a 15-night Panama Canal voyage got thorough scrubdowns in San Diego this week after dozens of passengers on each came down with a stomach bug. Both ships - Celebrity Infinity and Royal Caribbean International's Legend of the Seas - are owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises, which is based in Miami.

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New CIOs for the Spring

... Line has named Benny Lago as Chief Information Officer. This follows the company's recent merger with Prestige Cruise Lines. Benny will oversee the development and integration of IT infrastructure for the company's domestic and international ...

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Norovirus sickens passengers on cruise ship out of Fort Lauderdale

Federal health officials say about 200 people have come down with vomiting and diarrhea aboard two San Diego-bound cruise ships. The Centers for Disease Control says 112 passengers and crew were sickened by norovirus aboard the Celebrity Infinity, which carried some 2,000 passengers from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego on a trip that passed through the Panama Canal.

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Norway's hot export: glacial TV

Following the latest best series was once a leisurely activity. Not lazy, mind you, just slower.

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Over 200 sickened on San Diego-bound cruises

Federal health officials say more than 200 people have come down with vomiting and diarrhea aboard two San Diego-bound Royal Caribbean-owned cruise ships. The Centers for Disease Control says 112 passengers and crew were sickened by norovirus aboard the Celebrity Infinity, which carried some 2,000 passengers on a 15-day trip that began in San Diego March 29 and arrived back in San Diego on Monday.

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Cruise ships disinfected after 200-plus people become ill

The Celebrity Infinity cruise ship is quickly disinfected in San Diego after 106 passengers and six crew fell ill with the highly contagious norovirus, health officials said. The Celebrity Infinity saw 106 of its 2,117 guests and six of its 964 crew members come down with what was determined to be the highly contagious norovirus.

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From the Wolds to the waves - brewery celebrates cruise ship listing

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. As the cruise ship Britannia continues on her maiden season in Europe, closer to home, an East Yorkshire brewery is toasting her success.

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More Than 200 Passengers On 2 Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships Fall Ill: CDC

More than 200 people on two different cruise ships have fallen ill with gastrointestinal sickness, and both vessels were to be disinfected in San Diego, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday. The first ship, the Celebrity Infinity, saw 106 of its 2,117 guests and six of its 964 crew members come down with what was determined to be the highly contagious norovirus, which can cause symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the CDC said.

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Hate nickel-and-diming? This new cruise ship is for you

You cruise a lot. You've noticed a growing number of extra charges on ships for everything from room service to yoga classes.

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Steel is cut for new luxury cruise ship Seabourn Encore

Luxury cruise watchers are eagerly awaiting news of Seabourn's newest ship, the Seabourn Encore , and this week revealed the first step in construction - the commemorative cutting of the first steel that will form the hull of the ship. Seabourn, one of the top luxury cruise lines worldwide, will debut this new 600-passenger vessel in 2016, and a sister ship, Seabourn Ovation, follows in 2018.

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More than 200 people sick aboard San Diego cruise ships

More than 200 people on two different cruise ships have fallen ill with gastrointestinal sickness, and both vessels were to be disinfected in San Diego, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday. The first ship, the Celebrity Infinity, saw 106 of its 2,117 guests and six of its 964 crew members come down with what was determined to be the highly contagious norovirus, which can cause symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the CDC said.

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Norovirus outbreak strikes Royal Caribbean ships

More than 200 people are sick with the norovirus after outbreaks on two different Royal Caribbean-owned cruise ships, reports CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers. Both ships left Fort Lauderdale at the end of March for 15-night cruises.

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ABB to Equip Entire AIDA Fleet with SEEMP

ABB will deliver energy monitoring and management system EMMA to German-based cruise operator AIDA's entire fleet consisting of 10 vessels. The EMMA advisory suite, already installed on six of AIDA's cruise ships, is a decision-support tool to minimize the overall energy costs for individual vessels and entire fleets.

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Staples Nominates Kunal Kamlani to Board of Directors

Kamlani served as President and CEO of Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Kamlani served as President and CEO of Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, from 2011 to 2014.

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Monday, April 13, 2015

More than 200 fall ill on two cruise ships from San Diego: CDC

More than 200 people on two different cruise ships have fallen ill with gastrointestinal sickness, and both vessels were to be disinfected in San Diego, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday. The first ship, the Celebrity Infinity, saw 106 of its 2,117 guests and six of its 964 crew members come down with what was determined to be the highly contagious norovirus, which can cause symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the CDC said.

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Mum's last trip turns to tragedy

A KIAMA resident hopes the health difficulties her late mother experienced during a trans-Atlantic cruise will spur companies to make changes to their operations. A KIAMA resident hopes the health difficulties her late mother experienced during a trans-Atlantic cruise will spur companies to make changes to their operations.

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University of Miami names Harvard Dean Dr. Julio Frenk as Its sixth President | Press Release

The University of Miami announced that Dr. Julio Frenk, current Dean of Faculty at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mexico's former Minister of Health, will be the University's next president. Dr. Frenk will succeed Donna E. Shalala, who has led the University of Miami since 2001 and served under President Bill Clinton as the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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More than 200 fall ill on two cruise ships from San Diego -CDC

More than 200 people on two different cruise ships have fallen ill with gastrointestinal sickness, and both vessels were to be disinfected in San Diego, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday. The first ship, the Celebrity Infinity, saw 106 of its 2,117 guests and six of its 964 crew members come down with what was determined to be the highly contagious norovirus, which can cause symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the CDC said.

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Disney expands travel empire to take on river cruising

Adventures by Disney is offering five river cruise sailings on the 170-passenger AmaViola in 2016. The cruises will travel the Danube River and visit eight cities in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia.

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More than 200 fall ill on two cruise ships from San Diego: CDC

More than 200 people on two different cruise ships have fallen ill with gastrointestinal sickness, and both vessels were to be disinfected in San Diego, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday. The first ship, the Celebrity Infinity, saw 106 of its 2,117 guests and six of its 964 crew members come down with what was determined to be the highly contagious norovirus, which can cause symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the CDC said.

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Nearly 100 passengers fell ill aboard the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, which docked in San Diego today to undergo disinfection, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The 95 sick passengers, out of 2,117 on board, suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.

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Thousands Freed From Vomit-Spattered Diarrhea Boat

The Infinity, operated by Celebrity Cruises, returned to San Diego this afternoon to conclude its 14-day cruise with 2,117 passengers and a 964-person crew. It's unclear when people started getting sick, but this is apparently the third time the Infinity has been stricken with poop and puke-related disease.

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106 Cruise Passengers Sickened by Norovirus

Federal health officials say 106 passengers and six crewmembers aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an environmental health officer and an epidemiologist boarded the ship Monday after it arrived in San Diego.

http://www.newsmax.com/Health-News/cruise-norovirus-celebrity-ship/2015/04/13/id/638196/

Rarely seen 'tax-free' deal from Royal Caribbean

... sip a rum punch poolside. All of these obligations are calculated on a per ton or per vessel basis, and the cruise lines spread the expense across a ship's total number of passengers. But one cruise line, Royal Caribbean International, is offering ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/rarely-seen-tax-free-deal-from-royal-caribbean?cid=rss

More than 200 sickened aboard cruise ships

... Princess. The ship's passengers were also sickened during an April 2014 sailing. A federal judge ruled Carnival Cruise Lines liable and responsible for the engine fire that left the ill-fated Triumph cruise adrift in the Gulf of Mexico in February ...

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More than 200 sickened on cruise ships

Gastrointestinal illness has gripped 112 people on the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. Of the ship's 2,117 passengers, 106 have suffered from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, the CDC said.

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More than 200 sickened on cruise ships

Gastrointestinal illness has gripped 112 people on the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. Of the ship's 2,117 passengers, 106 have suffered from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, the CDC said.

http://www.kcci.com/project-economy/travel/100-fall-sick-on-cruise-ship/32340172

Royal Mint presents 2015 Britannia coin aboard new Britannia cruise sh....

Royal Mint Director of Commemorative Coins Shane Bissett presents Captain Paul Brown with a framed plaster and 2015 Britannia A 2 coin. The Royal Mint and P&O Cruises have commemorated the launch of two iconic 'Britannias' in 2015 a new United Kingdom 2 coin and the cruise ship Britannia .

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Princess Cruises appoints new VP Public Relations who has a tough act to follow

Julie Benson, a 32-year veteran of Princess Cruises officially retires from her position vice president of Public Relations next month, passing the baton to associate Brian O'Connor who will have a tough act to follow. Benson is one of the most beloved by the media, creative, innovative and personable public relations executives in the industry.

http://www.examiner.com/article/princess-cruises-appoints-new-vp-public-relations-who-has-a-tough-act-to-follow?cid=rss

Royal Caribbean Passengers Suffer Vomiting Outbreak on Two Ships

... officer, said in an interview last year that such outbreaks are common on land. They get more attention on cruise lines because ship owners are required to report the data. Royal Caribbean, based in Miami, fell 1.5 percent to $80 as of 2:57 p.m. in ...

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100 fall sick on cruise ship

Gastrointestinal illness has gripped 100 people on the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. Of the ship's 2,117 passengers, 95 have suffered from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, the CDC said.

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Meet University of Miami's new president and first Hispanic leader: Harvard's Frenk

Frenk is the first Hispanic to lead the non-profit university, founded in 1925. He's currently the dean of faculty at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and was formerly Mexico's minister of health.

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100 sickened on cruise ending in San Diego

Federal health officials say 95 passengers and five crewmembers aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship have been sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an environmental health officer and an epidemiologist will investigate the outbreak when the ship arrives in San Diego on Monday.

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100 Reported Ill on Cruise Ship

Celebrity Cruises and crew members have ramped up cleaning and disinfection procedures in response to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on board the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 95 passengers and five crew members have reported falling ill during a March 29 to April 13, 2015 cruise.

http://www.cmmonline.com/articles/234576-reported-ill-on-cruise-ship

Former Mexican health minister named University of Miami president

Julio Frenk, former minister of public health in Mexico and current dean of Harvard's School of Public Health, was named president of the University of Miami on Monday. Frenk, 61, will succeed President Donna Shalala, the former U.S. secretary of Health and Human Service, who late last year announced she would step down after 14 years.

http://usa.news.net/article/3151600/

Kermit the Frog used in Mexican political propaganda, Disney may sue

A Mexican political candidate is under investigation by The Walt Disney Company for his alleged use of Kermit the Frog in his political campaign for a local election. Kermit, otherwise known as Rana RenA in Latin America, was allegedly used in political advertisements by Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party candidate RenA DA az GonzA lez.

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Kermit the Frog used in Mexican political propaganda, Disney may sue

A Mexican political candidate is under investigation by The Walt Disney Company for his alleged use of Kermit the Frog in his political campaign for a local election. Kermit, otherwise known as Rana Ren in Latin America, was allegedly used in political advertisements by Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party candidate Ren Daz Gonzlez.

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Cruises good value anymore?

... they serve lobster, filets, and chateaubriand. Greg Poplewko, director of product development for Carnival Cruise Lines, said that his line has also focused on a smaller number of higher quality ingredients in dining venues that don't have an ...

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/04/13/is-cruise-still-good-value/

University Of Miami Names Harvard Dean Dr. Julio Frenk As Its Sixth President

The University of Miami announced that Dr. Julio Frenk, current Dean of Faculty at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mexico's former Minister of Health, will be the University's next president. Dr. Frenk will succeed Donna E. Shalala, who has led the University of Miami since 2001 and served under President Bill Clinton as the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/1067969/university-of-miami-names-harvard-dean-dr-julio-frenk-as-its-sixth-president

Mystery outbreak sickens 100 on cruise ship Celebrity Infinity

Gastrointestinal Illness has gripped 100 people on the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. Of the ship's 2,117 passengers, 95 have suffered from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, the CDC said.

http://gantdaily.com/2015/04/13/mystery-outbreak-sickens-100-on-cruise-ship-celebrity-infinity/

Outbreak sickens 100 on cruise

... Princess. The ship's passengers were also sickened during an April 2014 sailing. A federal judge ruled Carnival Cruise Lines liable and responsible for the engine fire that left the ill-fated Triumph cruise adrift in the Gulf of Mexico in February ...

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Sears board member new addition at Staples

Starboard Value, the investment firm driving change at Staples, pushed the retailer to merge with Office Depot and now has achieved another of its goals with the addition of a new board member. At the behest of Starboard, Staples said it nominated former investment banker and cruise line executive Kunal Kamlani to stand for election at its annual meeting to fill a position being vacated after seven years by Justin King.

http://www.retailingtoday.com/article/sears-board-member-new-addition-staples

Working in Clark County: Sally Reavey, bed-and-breakfast owner

Working in Clark County, a brief profile of interesting Clark County business owners or a worker in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. Send ideas to business@columbian.com.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/apr/13/sally-reavey-bed-and-breakfast-owner/

First look: Inside the year's hottest new cruise ship

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Eager for a glimpse of what some are calling the most significant new cruise ship of the year? USA TODAY is among a handful of U.S. media outlets today getting early access to Viking First look: Inside the year's hottest new cruise ship ISTANBUL, Turkey - Eager for a glimpse of what some are calling the most significant new cruise ship of the year? USA TODAY is among a handful of U.S. media outlets today getting early access to Viking Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1FMSDjA River giant Viking's first ocean ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, will be christened in Bergen, Norway in May 2015.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2015/04/12/viking-star-first-look/25669227/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomtravel-topstories

First look: Inside Viking Cruises' new Viking Star

River giant Viking's first ocean ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, will be christened in Bergen, Norway in May 2015. First look: Inside Viking Cruises' new Viking Star River giant Viking's first ocean ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, will be christened in Bergen, Norway in May 2015.

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Dispute over diamond value mistake heads back to court

A dustup over a multimillion-dollar mistake in the value of a diamond purchased aboard a cruise ship is headed back to a Miami courtroom. The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that a lower court judge erroneously tossed out the case.

http://www.wflx.com/story/28784303/dispute-over-diamond-value-mistake-heads-back-to-court

New coin design unveiled on namesake Southampton cruise ship

The Royal Mint revealed the new design, which will be on new coins that will be minted later this year, on board P&O's flagship Britannia. Shane Bissett, The Royal Mint's Director of Commemorative Coin and Medals, said: "The birth of two iconic Britannias almost simultaneously is an important event which The Royal Mint and P&O Cruises wanted to mark in an appropriate manner.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/12885610.New_coin_design_unveiled_on_namesake_Southampton_cruise_ship/

Anthem of the Seas Officially Delivered to RCL

Royal Caribbean's 2nd Quantum Class cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, was officially delivered to the cruise line by Meyer Werft in a signing ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain officially received the 16-deck-high vessel from Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/officially-delivered389228.aspx

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Pete Tong deplores EDM's lack of artistic legacy

The veteran DJ wrote an opinion piece for Billboard , in which he deplores the lack of "cinematic reflections of our culture", despite the genre's domination of radio and the charts, particularly in the US. "It frustrates me that we haven't made an impression in film and TV the way that genres like rock, hip-hop and R&B have," wrote Tong.

http://www.nme.com/news/pete-tong/84446

Giant new ship set to sail

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean today took delivery of one of the largest cruise ships ever built, the 4,180-passenger Anthem of the Seas. Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain officially received the 16-deck-high vessel from Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard in a signing ceremony held in Bremerhaven, Germany.

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First look: Inside the year's hottest new cruise ship

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Eager for a glimpse of what some are calling the most significant new cruise ship of the year? USA TODAY is among a handful of U.S. media outlets today getting early access to Viking First look: Inside the year's hottest new cruise ship ISTANBUL, Turkey - Eager for a glimpse of what some are calling the most significant new cruise ship of the year? USA TODAY is among a handful of U.S. media outlets today getting early access to Viking Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1FMSDjA New line Viking Cruises' first ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, set sail for the first time with paying passengers on April 11, 2015.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2015/04/12/viking-star-first-look/25669227/

Disney Cruise Line showcases new entertainment at fist ever meet-up

The folks at Disney Cruise Line put on a show for a small group of fans at the Disney Boardwalk last week. The brought some of the creative team who works on the entertainment options onboard the ships to discuss what's coming soon.

http://thedisneyblog.com/2015/04/12/disney-cruise-line-showcases-new-entertainment-at-fist-ever-meet-up/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDisneyBlog+%28The+Disney+Blog%29

BW LPG Orders Four Dsme VLGC Newbuildings

BW LPG Limited has entered yesterday into ship building contracts for four Very Large Gas Carrier newbuildings with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering . Previously reserved [by DSME's existing client], these vessels are to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2016.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/newbuildings-orders-four389222.aspx

Six Greenpeace Activists Leave Arctic-bound Oil Rig

Six Greenpeace activists rappelled down from an oil rig in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday after spending six days living on the structure to protest against drilling in the Arctic, the environmental organization said. The multinational team climbed aboard Polar Pioneer, an oil rig leased by Royal Dutch Shell Plc that is bound for the Arctic, on Monday as it was being transported by a heavy-lift vessel about 750 miles northwest of Hawaii.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/arcticbound-greenpeace389219.aspx

Italy Rescues 1,000 migrants at Sea, One Dies

Italian and merchant ships rescued around 1,000 migrants from three overcrowded skiffs near the coast of Libya and found one dead body, Italy's coast guard said. The migrants sent out a distress call by satellite phone on Friday and were being taken to ports in Sicily, the coast guard added in a statement, without giving details of their nationalities.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/migrants-rescues-italy389218.aspx

Norway's hot export: glacial TV

Following the latest best series was once a leisurely activity. Not lazy, mind you, just slower.

http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20150412/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150419993/101087/CONTACT

Saturday, April 11, 2015

The Walt Disney Company Invests in Young Native American Leaders with ...

Fund Scholarship Program. The program will provide Native American and Alaska Native students who have financial need with multi-year support to attend tribal colleges and universities nationwide.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises takes delivery of new mega ship

MIAMI, Florida - Cruise giant Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of third of the second-largest class of cruise ships ever built, the 4,180-passenger Anthem of the Seas. At a signing ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain officially received the 16-deck vessel from Meyer Werft shipyard.

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Carnival Corp. Orders Nine New Ships to be Built

The world's largest cruise company, Carnival Corp., has recently announced plans to order nine new ships for delivery over a four-year period from 2019 to 2022. However, the company did not specify which of its nine brands would use the vessels; other details were also absent, including the cost of the ships, their size or the timeline for their delivery.

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Two Britannias together as newcoin launched on Southampton ship

And now, Britannia is making a return to the UK's coins - as part of a special commemorative A 2 coin unveiled in Southampton today. On board P&O's flagship Britannia, the Royal Mint revealed the new design, which will be on new coins that will be minted later this year.

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Disney/ABC Television Group Digital Chief Albert Cheng to Depart

Albert Cheng , Disney/ABC Television Group's executive vice president and digital media chief product officer, is stepping down from his position, the exec announced on Friday. "After fifteen years at The Walt Disney Company and much contemplation over the past 18 months, I have come to the decision that it is time for me to move on," Cheng said in an email to employees.

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IMAX: New Deal With Disney And Fast And Furious 7 Results Strengthen Blockbuster Status

In case you missed the big news, two media companies extended a deal that will see larger profits for both companies over the next two years. I am talking about Disney and IMAX Corporation and their recently announced extension through 2017.

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Cruise News: Princess ups entertainment ante with a Broadway alliance

Stephen Schwartz, composer of "Wicked," "Godspell" and "Pippin," sat on a darkened stage, theater lights focused on him and the black Yamaha baby grand piano he was playing. The three-time Oscar winner was singing a new composition written specifically for Princess Cruise Lines as an enthusiastic audience of Princess employees cheered him on in a rehearsal hall at the line's Santa Clarita base.

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Cruise for 'free' on Hurtigruten's rare two-day sailing from Dover to Bergen

Passengers on taster trip with expedition ship Fram who book another holiday get a full fare refund of A 299 The fact that the 254-passenger expedition ship Fram is sailing from the UK is an uncommon enough event. What is even more remarkable is that it is operating what could effectively be a free cruise.

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Gazprom, Total for Joint Exploration in Bolivia

The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company's Management Committee and Patrick Pouyanne, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Executive Committee of Total, to address the core issues of the bilateral cooperation on the current status of the agreements on joint development of oil and gas fields in Bolivia. It was noted that the preparation of wells and the relevant infrastructure was well underway as part of developing the Ipati and Aquio gas deposits before the start of commercial production scheduled for 2016.

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EMGS - Vessel update for 1Q 2015

Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA releases information on vessel activity and utilisation 4-5 working days after the close of each quarter. The Company defines "vessel utilisation" as the percentage of the vessel charter period spent on contracted or multi-client data acquisition.

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Friday, April 10, 2015

AIDA Cruises' New Flagship Receives Signature Paint Job

At the end of March, preparatory work began on the 300 m long white hull of AIDAprima to apply the painting to the bow that is typical for AIDA: kissing lips, eyes, and waves. Since the brand motif of AIDA is individually designed on every ship in the fleet of Germany's biggest cruise operator, Rostock artist Feliks Bttner provided a special template for AIDAprima.

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Staples, Inc. Nominates Kunal S. Kamlani to Board of Directors

Mr. Kamlani served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, from 2011 to 2014. He also served as Chief Financial Officer at the company.

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Royal Caribbean takes delivery of giant new ship

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean today took delivery of yet another mega-ship, the 4,180-passenger Anthem of the SEas. Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain officially received the 16-deck-high Royal Caribbean takes delivery of giant new ship Cruise giant Royal Caribbean today took delivery of yet another mega-ship, the 4,180-passenger Anthem of the SEas.

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US Begins to Formally Review Shell's Arctic Drilling Plan

The U.S. Interior Department said on Friday it has received a plan by Royal Dutch Shell PLC to explore drilling opportunities in the Arctic. The company's plan envisions "exploration drilling in the shallow waters of the Chukchi Sea Outer Continental Shelf, off the northwest coast of Alaska."

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Norwegian Shipowners See Challenges Ahead

Falling oil prices, heightened geopolitical tensions and sluggish, uncertain growth in the global economy are directly impacting the maritime industry, causing Norwegian shipowners to be less optimistic than last year regarding both turnover and profitability, as the Norwegian Shipowners' Association Outlook report for 2015 shows. "We have seen a marked negative shift in just a short time.

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Obama to Speak at CGA Commencement

President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 134th Commencement Exercises on Wednesday, May 20. Presidents traditionally address the graduating class at one of the federal service academies on a rotating basis. President Obama addressed the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2014 at West Point last year.

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First Ecobox Nordana Sky in Operation

MV Nordana Sky was delivered to Symphony Shipping on March 26 after the vessel completed sea trials, the builder Ferus Smit announced. Nordana Sky is the first vessel in a series of six ships in the new ECOBOX general/project cargo ship design.

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Cruise ship kicks off the season

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 929-guest ship, Braemar, was the first the dock at the port for the 2015 season. The seven-night 'Easter City Getaway' cruise was the first of five cruises being offered by the company from Harwich this year.

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maxdome acquires Disney content

The agreement provides maxdome subscribers new episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Castle, Criminal Minds and Devious Maids one week before they are broadcast on free TV. New series from ABC Studios will be added to the maxdome package each month.

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Unplug at sea with Celebrity's new Take Care of YourSelfie program

What can an ex-tech exec teach you about wellness on your next cruise? Celebrity Cruises has launched a wellness program on its ships designed by former Facebook spokeswoman Randi Zuckerberg. The 33-year-old sister of company founder Mark Zuckerberg created Take Care of YourSelfie , a yearlong program for Celebrity that combines unplugging from your tech devices with five relaxing treatments and classes.

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THE cruise ship tourist season has kicked off with the first visit at Harwich International Port.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 929-guest ship, Braemar, was the first the dock at the port for the 2015 season. The seven-night 'Easter City Getaway' cruise was the first of five cruises being offered by the company from Harwich this year.

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TBWA\London wins Royal Caribbean brief

The shop will work on Royal Caribbean's overall strategy to support its growth in the UK. It will also handle creative activity, direct and digital marketing in the UK.

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

18|8 Fine Men's Salons to Introduce Barrington to an Entirely New Grooming Experience

The brand, renowned for its distinctive collection of upscale men's services offered at moderate prices, has signed an agreement with local entrepreneurs, Jeff and Cathy Eggert, to open the first salon in the Barrington Village Center project at 120 S. Hough Street in downtown Barrington. 8 Fine Men's salons in eight states with dozens of additional franchise units under development across the nation.

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Something horrible's happening in this lost city

IT'S one of the most famous architectural feats in the region, an ancient city that defies belief. But this lost city is hiding a dark secret.

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Village fears 'gateway to hell'

A DEEP SEA treasure hunter who was paid millions to recover a shipwreck full of gold has finally been found and charged after living for years on the run. IT'S one of the most famous architectural feats in the region, an ancient city that defies belief.

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Americans know nothing about us

AMERICA: Land of the free, home of the brave ... and the place that thinks Ned Kelly is the Australian president. THE rogue Germanwings co-pilot may have spiked his captain's drink in order to force him out of the cockpit for a toilet break, German prosecutors say.

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Cruise lines rolling out room service upgrades a " for a charge

Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line are both rolling out expanded room service menus on some ships that will cost guests more. Miami-based Norwegian said has introduced the upgraded menu on Norwegian Getaway and Breakaway, which includes an expanded breakfast selection and more options available 24 hours.

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The butler really did it during 14 pamper filled days on Silversea Silver Shadow

... cruise line offering butler service, Crystal Cruises' Penthouse Decks are also manned by butlers and some other cruise lines provide the service in suites but no every stateroom like Silversea does. It is definitely an amenity one grows very use to ...

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Cannery Row: Woman seeks $25K for fall

Monterey>> A San Diego County woman is seeking $25,000 from the city of Monterey for tripping on a 1-inch raised portion of sidewalk on Cannery Row, which she said caused many injuries. Lauren Roberts' claim said she suffered a fractured toe, broken shoulder and major swelling after tripping on the sidewalk leaving Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop on June 23, 2014.

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Video: Watch Blue Man Group Cover 'Game of Thrones' Theme Song

Below, check out an all-new video of off-Broadway's Blue Man Group performing their version of the theme song to HBO's GAME OF THRONES . The drama series returns for its fifth season on April 12th.

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Feast Palm Beach thumbnail

Celebrity Cruises is offering "Top Chef" fans and food lovers the opportunity to vacation with a new lineup of "cheftestants" on the exclusive Top Chef Signature Sailing. Deaprting from PortMiami Nov. 14 onboard Celebrity Reflection, the Eastern Caribbean cruise vacation will give guests an up-close-and-personal culinary experience with six former "Top Chef" competitors: Nina Compton: Top Chef New Orleans runner-up; Tiffany Derry, Top Chef D.C. and Top Chef All-Stars contestant; Ash Fulk, Top Chef Las Vegas contestant; Gregory Gourdet, Top Chef Boston runner-up; Doug Adams, Top Chef Boston finalist; and Chris Crary, Top Chef Texas contestant.

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Rolls-Royce Delivers Far Sleipner

... aijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC) vessels. First Lady of New Orleans, Cheryl Landrieu, to Christen American Cruise Lines' American Eagle riverboat American Cruise Lines announced the christening of its As a

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Flip.to Continues To Raise Its Game By Adding A Trifecta Of Heavy Hitters

Flip.to Continues To Raise Its Game By Adding A Trifecta Of Heavy Hitters Flip.to has gained massive momentum in helping hotels reach millions of new travelers each month. To keep up the pace and continue delighting customers, Flip.to has expanded its world-class team to include three new key hires.

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Tendering seems key for cruise ships

Much has been written about the major impact cruise ships have not only on the local economy but the financial bearing Cornwall wide, writes David Barnicoat . For years, this column in particular has highlighted the importance of dredging to allow the mega cruise ships to berth at the docks , as tendering passengers from the bay presents a logistical nightmare to the cruise lines.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Princess cruises into spring with fabulous fares from only $549

Princess Cruises is running a special spring into savings sale with fares as low as $549 per passenger for an inside cabin plus some onboard spending money. Pick your cruise and save as much as $800 per stateroom on trips to Hawaii, along the California Coast, in the Caribbean, Mexico and through the Panama Canal.

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Short-lived diamond sale will go to trial in a gem of a casea

But the deal passenger Thomas DePrince got during a February 2013 Holland America Line voyage was deemed too good by Starboard Cruise Services, the retail operator that mistakenly gave a $235,000 price tag for a 20.64-carat emerald cut diamond. More than two years after that transaction was canceled, a Miami-Dade appeals court has ruled that DePrince should have the opportunity to argue in court that the deal should go through.

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Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Test Fees for Room Service

... (NEW YORK) - A la carte pricing is coming to cruising - specifically, to some room service items on two major cruise lines. Carnival Cruise Lines will debut a pilot program next week on three of its ships where some room service items will incur a ...

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Riverboat to be Christened in New Orleans

American Cruise Lines announced the christening of its second Mississippi River paddlewheeler, the American Eagle, on April 25, 2015 in New Orleans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu will be the guest of honor and his wife, Cheryl Landrieu will christen the new riverboat.

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First Lady of New Orleans, Cheryl Landrieu, to Christen American...

The city of New Orleans has played an integral part in the growth of American Cruise Lines, and we couldn't be happier than to have the First Lady of New Orleans, Cheryl Landrieu, to christen the American Eagle American Cruise Lines has announced the christening of their second Mississippi River paddlewheeler, the American Eagle, on April 25th, 2015 in New Orleans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu will be the guest of honor and his wife, Cheryl Landrieu will christen the new riverboat.

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Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Test Fees for Room Service

... (NEW YORK) - A la carte pricing is coming to cruising - specifically, to some room service items on two major cruise lines. Carnival Cruise Lines will debut a pilot program next week on three of its ships where some room service items will incur a ...

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Cruise ships don't get older, they just get face lifts

... refurbishment in January 2015. Sabor's was one of the new dining venues. (Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel) The cruise lines know they can get customers on their newest ships, but they also have ongoing plans to update their older vessels to keep ...

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Luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Explorer to make North American debut at PortMiami

When guests arrive aboard the Seven Seas Explorer, they'll be greeted by an atrium lobby that sets the tone for the ship's luxury. The circular inlaid marble floor and cascading chandelier depicted in this rendering are among the ship's planned "wow" factors.

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Jennifer Kelly is a seventh grade teacher at Waynesville Middle...

Jennifer Kelly is a seventh grade teacher at Waynesville Middle School and mom to Austin Kelly, age eight. As all teachers and students know, spring break is a time for relaxation and rejuvenation before the school year wraps up, EOG/EOC tests are completed and students leave for summer break.

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Bob Mortimer leads Bedford Bombardier ad campaign

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. Bob, one half of the anarchic duo Reeves and Mortimer, will play the character of Bombardier Bedford in a new advertising campaign from brewer Charles Wells.

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Cruising with kids: Where to go this summer

Three-, four- and seven-day cruises take sun-seekers from Southern California to destinations including Catalina Island. On Catalina Island you can you can do a beach break, spot whales and dolphins and introduce the kids to the world under the sea on snorkeling and glass bottom boat tours.

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Ahoy Fees! Cruise Lines Test Room Service Charges 14 minutes ago

A la carte pricing is coming to cruising -- specifically, to some room service items on two major cruise lines. Carnival Cruise Lines will debut a pilot program next week on three of its ships where some room service items will incur a cost.

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Disney brings - Tangled' musical to Bahamas cruises

"Tangled: The Musical" premieres aboard Disney Magic during its Nov. 11 four-day cruise to the Bahamas, featuring three new songs created exclusively for the show by Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Glenn Slater. Some topnotch talent is pulling the production together: Master puppet designer Michael Curry - whose creations are featured in Disney's Tony Award-winning musical "The Lion King" on Broadway - will bring to life Maximus, the rambunctious police horse.

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Norwegian Cancels Cruise Due to Propulsion Problem

The April 12 Panama Canal sailing of Norwegian Star has been canceled due to a technical issue with the ship's ABB-manufactured azipod propulsion system, according to a statement from Norwegian Cruise Line. The Norwegian Star was originally scheduled for a 15 night cruise to the Panama Canal out of Los Angeles to Miami with port stops in Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puntarenas, Panama Canal, Cartagena, and Ocho Rios.

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Do you see what I see?

Oops. The NCAA's supervisor of officials admitted today that the officials who gave possession to Duke after a late out-of-bounds play, didn't have all the angles that CBS had. Although the TV replay showed the Blue Devils' Winslow touching the ball with his fingertips.

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Pacific Pearl Shines in Auckland

The first short break to Napiers Art Deco Weekend, a rare cruise call to Stewart Island and an Easter food and wine voyage are among the highlights of P&O Cruises 2016-17 program which offers New Zealand holidaymakers the largest range of cruise Pacific Pearl Shines in Auckland During P&O Cruises' 2016-17 Season The first short break to Napier's Art Deco Weekend, a rare cruise call to Stewart Island and an Easter food and wine voyage are among the highlights of P&O Cruises' 2016-17 program which offers New Zealand holidaymakers the largest range of cruise itineraries and destinations in the region.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

How cruise lines reward repeat passengers and keep them coming back for more

... of its Crystal Society repeat passenger complement. While airlines attract frequent flyers with mileage perks, cruise lines tend to amass loyal customers mostly with quality service (food, crew, amenities and of course accommodations). Not to say ...

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'I think I'd rather drown': Cringe-worthy safety vid

ONCE you see this footage, you can never un-see it. You've been warned. It will change how you think about travel forever.

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Port Canaveral Receives 'A' Bond Rating

With $617 million in capital projects planned and under way for expansion of its cruise and cargo operations moving forward, Canaveral Port Authority has received Fitch's 'A' rating for $26.9 million of outstanding revenue bonds, series 2005 and 2006 A&B, and a rating of 'stable' for all Port bonds. Fitch attributed the rating affirmation to Port Canaveral's established operating history, recent sustained tourism-related revenue growth and the corresponding favorable operating contracts and cost management, aggressive, but flexible, capital program and no anticipated borrowing.

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Construction employment is up 8.9%. This report is part of Florida Trend's Economic Yearbook.

Miami-Dade County is stepping up its marketing to attract gay and lesbian travelers. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, which puts the impact of LGBT travel on the county at $1.2 billion annually, included promotions for same-sex weddings in its annual February "Miami Romance Month."

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Norwegian Cruise Line Follows Royal Caribbean Into the Review Circuit

Another cruise line account is up for grabs: Norwegian Cruise Line is reviewing its creative and media business, which The Martin Agency has handled since 2011 . The assignment spans traditional and digital ads and represents about $5 million in revenue.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Wants Chinese Travelers to Sail Beyond Asia

... other demographics save on fares to spend onboard or vice versa. Those free-spending habits could pay off for cruise lines that get Chinese travelers, who typically take shorter domestic cruises, to take longer cruises overseas and couple those with ...

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Joel Greenblatt, Paul Tudor Jones and John Burbank Added this Big-Cap Stock

In this article, let's take a look at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. , a $14.34 billion market cap company, which operates as a hotel and leisure company which is comprised of a hospitality network of approximately 1,200 full service hotels, vacation ownership resorts and residential developments. The company is well positioned to grow in international markets, with strong operations outside the U.S. Two prominent regions include EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

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Princess sets more Japan cruises for 2016

Princess Cruises will be back in Japan in 2016 for a fourth year. The Love Boat line says the 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess will operate four- to 20-night sailings from Yokohama and Kobe from Princess sets more Japan cruises for 2016 Princess Cruises will be back in Japan in 2016 for a fourth year.

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

Beginning with the opening of tr... )--HRG Group, Inc. today announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for Fidelity & Guaranty Life , including a potential sale of FGL, or ... )--Health Care REIT, Inc. today announced that Steven W. Schroeder has been appointed to Vice President - Treasurer. Steve succeeds Michael A. Crabtree who re... )--TEL OFFSHORE TRUST announced that there will be no trust distribution for the first quarter of 2015 for unitholders of record on March 31, 2015.

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Seven secrets you never knew about cruise ships

... secrets hidden on-board. Some of these secrets are places you're not allowed to visit; others are policies the cruise lines don't typically share. Yep, you're really only seeing half of your cruise ship. Many of the things that you have access to on ...

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Cannery Row: Woman seeks $25K for fall

Monterey>> A San Diego County-woman is seeking $25,000 from the city of Monterey for tripping on a 1-inch raised portion of sidewalk on Cannery Row, which she said caused many injuries. Lauren Roberts' claim said she suffered a fractured toe, broken shoulder and major swelling after tripping on the sidewalk leaving Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop on June 23, 2014.

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Disney Invests $250 Million In Fantasy Sports Site That Lets You Bet Real Money

The Walt Disney Company has invested $250 million in DraftKings, a Boston startup that lets folks bet real money on fantasy sports games, reports The Wall Street Journal . Included in the deal is a reciprocal commitment for DraftKings to advertise a little more than $500 million on ESPN over the next few years, which was a major attraction, says The Wall Street Journal .

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Norwegian Cruise Line Is Offering Ceremonies at Sea

If saying I Do while sailing aboard a cruise ship sounds like an ideal scenario for you and your to-be, you'll be thrilled to hear the news that Norwegian Cruise Line is now hosting legal wedding ceremonies at sea . Beginning this month, the Bahamas will be issuing marriage licenses to couples who choose to tie the knot while aboard the Norwegian Getaway and the Norwegian Breakaway .

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Canada's Ferries Call for Infrastructure Investment

Industry Minister James Moore told CTV's Question Period, yesterday, that Canadians will soon be seeing "very large-scale [infrastructure] announcements in every part of the country." Moore went on to say that these investments will benefit Canadians and increase productivity.

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Hot Right Now: Outdoor Dining on Cruise Ships

... room or a specialty restaurant, both of which insulated them from the warm weather and salt air. But now the cruise lines are weathering rain and wind and offering a variety of outdoor dining choices in the evening, too. Norwegian Cruise Line became ...

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Small luxury cruise ship visiting the Port of Charleston

The 610-foot-long Silver Shadow arrived at the Union Pier Terminal near the City Market about 8 a.m. Monday. It is operated by Italy's Silversea Cruises.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Given BB Credit Rating

Royal Caribbean Cruises has earned a "BB" credit rating from Morningstar . The investment research firm's "BB" rating suggests that the company is an above-average default risk.

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Drama at sea

... are allowed to get to the end of a song, have great voices, and can act, too. But things are changing. Cruise lines realise their passengers are experienced theatre-goers and have long enough attention spans to follow a plot. Productions of West End ...

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Disney enters the world of fantasy sports with a $250 million investment in DraftKings

In recent years, Disney has expanded well beyond the simple cartoons that formed the foundation of its empire, and the company has done quite well for itself as a result. Now, the entertainment powerhouse is banking heavily on fantasy sports.

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Deal watch: Crystal Cruises launches 'kids free' offer

Crystal Cruises has kicked off a new "kids sail free" offer for more than a dozen sailings between September and December. Under the terms of the offer, a single child age 17 and under can sail for free when Deal watch: Crystal Cruises launches 'kids free' offer Crystal Cruises has kicked off a new "kids sail free" offer for more than a dozen sailings between September and December.

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Fred. Olsen kicks of cruise season at Harwich International Port

EADT/EDP Top 100 compnay Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has kicked off another bussy cruise season at Harwich International Port.

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Fredl Olsen kicks of cruise season at Harwich International Port

EADT/EDP Top 100 compnay Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has kicked off another bussy cruise season at Harwich International Port.

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The creepiest place on Earth?

THERE are ruins, an ancient graveyard and mists that roll in several times a day. But they aren't the creepiest things you'll find at this place.

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Sunday, April 5, 2015

Fantastic Films and Fun at the Sonoma International Film Fest

The folks behind the Sonoma International Film Festival put together another fabulous program this year. This is one of the best film festivals as it is all totally walkable and the movie lineup is stellar.

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Phoenicians need an ocean fix

... More Phoenicians should try getting an "ocean fix": it is convenient, economical, and addictive. There are many cruise lines, providing very different experiences. Ships range from small ones that can take 100 voyagers into remote ports to the ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to offer legally recognized weddings at sea

Norwegian Cruise Line will expand its onboard wedding program to include ceremonies at sea on two ships. The Miami Herald reported on April 2, 2015 that NCL plans to start offering weddings at sea later this month.

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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Disney Cruises bringing Mickey, Minnie and passengers to British Isles

The British Isles won't know what hit them when Disney Cruises heads to their sandy shores along with Mickey, Minnie and a crowd of Disney-loving passengers. The line announced that it will begin cruising the area in the summer of 2016 with stops at Scotland, England, Ireland and France.

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Cruise News: Major cruise lines sail into lucrative adventure travel

... market that is growing at a rate of 65% annually, a George Washington University study reported, and major cruise lines are jumping aboard. Some have invested in smaller ships that can access these hot spots; others offer adventure-style excursions, ...

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NSTC Launches New Domain SAPR Website

Poster by the U.S. Navy supporting the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker Naval Service Training Command kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with the launch of a new Sexual Assault Prevention and Response website, April 1. With the NSTC geographic domain extending throughout the country, overseeing Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps , which contains more than 160 affiliated colleges and universities, this new SAPR website will provide "one-stop" shop for SAPR resources.

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