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    Five things you should consider before cruising 

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    John Shallo
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    Published on 02-12-2012 08:37 PM
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    Before you begin planning for your next cruise, you should consider some of these lesser known tips and advice.

    1. Travel Insurance - So many people are focused on getting the best deal on cruise prices. However, you should budget for your travel insurance up front. When it comes to your safe guarding ...
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    Passengers booted from DAM ship for missing muster drill 

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    On Sunday, January 29, 2012 multiple passengers were disembarked from Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam. They were to made to leave the vessel after not complying with the DAM muster drill procedures (most likely not showing up.) Holland said in a ...
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    Merry Christmas Cruise Addicts! (Video Card) 

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    Published on 12-24-2011 12:07 PM



    Merrry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at Cruise Addicts! Thank you for all of your support and friendship throughout the past year.
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    Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 Refit Completed 

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    Cunard’s Flagship Receives Significant Décor Enhancements
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    Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 has returned to her homeport of Southampton after a major refurbishment that will prepare her to welcome guests for a luxury cruise vacation on her upcoming Transatlantic Crossings, Europe and World Voyages.

    The refurbishment took place at the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, from 24 November ...
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    Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked!, Shot Aboard Carnival Dream, to be Released in Theaters Everywhere December 16 

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    Published on 12-11-2011 10:37 AM



    December 16 marks the release date of ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED!, the third installment of the blockbuster movie franchise produced by Fox 2000 Pictures that was shot aboard the Carnival Dream.


    Filming took place primarily on Carnival Dream’s open decks with ...
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    What it feels like to retire today? Prudential TV Spot Episode 

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    Published on 11-22-2011 06:35 PM
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    The biggest generation in American history is retiring – or preparing to retire – and yet people are living longer than ever. We know its tough out there with today's rocky economy. Prudential contacted hundreds of Americans to see what it feels like to retire today.

    In the short video below, hear from one such grandfather who is just beginning his retirment.
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    Princess Cruises to Name First-Ever Entertainer of the Year 

    Published on 11-14-2011 01:53 PM
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    Passengers Aboard April 8 Ruby Princess Cruise Will Vote for Line’s Top Guest Performer.

    Online Fans To Choose "Facebook Favorite" Finalist


    Each year passengers aboard Princess Cruises ships enjoy thousands of performances from guest entertainers – comedians, magicians, tribute bands and other specialty acts. But this April only one performer will
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    STARBUCKS COFFEE STARTS BREWING ABOARD OASIS OF THE SEAS 

    Published on 11-14-2011 11:45 AM
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    In time for the holidays, Oasis of the Seas joins Allure of the Seas and welcomes second Starbucks at Sea
    Royal Caribbean International today announced that guests aboard the cruise line’s Oasis of the Seas will be able to enjoy their favorite hand-crafted espresso beverage at the ship’s new Starbucks® store. Royal Caribbean premiered the first Starbucks at sea aboard
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    Celebrity Millennium rounds out celebrity cruises’ ambitious, $140-MILLION ‘solsticizing’ initiative

    One of the most ambitious revitalization initiatives in the history of the cruise industry has just been completed. Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Millennium set sail Saturday from the Port of Miami, fresh from becoming the fourth and final Millennium Class ship to complete the line’s $140-million “Solsticizing” process, incorporating a host of the... read more
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