Equestrian Tours in St. Maarten Offer Breathtaking Scenic Rides and Unforgettable Adventures Philipsburg, St. Maarten, August 15, 2008 – With tropical rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and 37 sun swept beaches, there is no lack of beautiful landscapes and natural diversity in St. Maarten. Visitors to this beautiful Caribbean nation can opt to explore the different parts of the island ...

Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria segment voyages offer unmatched value SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 14 -- Today's unfavorable exchange rate is making the quest to travel and see the world more challenging than ever but experienced travelers know that, right now, those same currency fluctuations are making one of travel's ultimate "trophy trips" more affordable than ever. ...

America's Most Romantic Couple Celebrates Fifth Wedding Anniversary Milestone by Naming Newest 'Love Boat' SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 13 -- In celebration of National Romance Week,* Princess Cruises announced today that celebrity couple Trista and Ryan Sutter will christen the newest cruise ship in the Princess fleet, Ruby Princess, on November 6 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. ...

Representatives of cruise lines, two major ports and various maritime businesses blasted a rate increase requested by Tampa Bay harbor pilots Wednesday at the first public hearing on the issue. Speakers warned the proposed 27 percent increase over three years would punish shippers struggling with the weak economy and high fuel costs. Local pilots, who earn more than $250,000 ...

The average consumer can trim back on road trips and turn up the thermostat a few degrees to conserve energy. But imagine tackling energy management for a company with a projected 2008 fuel bill of $772 million.Clobbered by soaring fuel costs, Miami-based Royal Caribbean Cruises has brought in a vice president of energy management, tasked with scouting the company for ...

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Ruby Princess has completed another major milestone in preparation for her November 8 debut, with the completion of her sea trials. The new ship set out to sea from her construction dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and was put through her paces with a series of maneuvers to test her propulsion, steering and ...

Spend the holidays at sea in the Caribbean or Costa Rica SEATTLE  -- Celebrate the holidays in style on board one of three Windstar Cruises' luxury yachts exploring the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most sought-after destinations. Windstar provides the perfect winter holiday vacation in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere in the Caribbean or ...