New Princess Cruises Station Debuts on Pandora Internet Radio

New Princess Cruises Station Debuts on Pandora Internet Radio “Princess Cruises Radio” Will Help Listeners Relax or Rejuvenate with Personalized Music Tracks To offer passengers a unique way to get away from their everyday routine – whether or not they’re on a cruise – Princess Cruises has launched its own radio station on Pandora Internet radio. A first in the cruise industry, the new Princess Cruises Radio (www.princess.com/radio) features three musical options – the “Relax” station playing …

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Cunard Announces Queen Mary 2 Refit Plans

Cunard Announces Queen Mary 2 Refit Plans Flagship to Receive Significant Enhancements During Planned Dry Dock                                 Cunard Line has released details of the planned refit of the company’s flagship Queen Mary 2, in preparation for her eighth birthday in January 2012.  With major refurbishments and redesigns of carpets, curtains, bedcovers and linens, and other enhancements, a luxury cruise vacation will be …

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Princess Cruises to Feature Largest Austraila and New Zealand Deployment of Any North American Cruise Line in 2012-13

Princess Cruises to Feature Largest Australia and New Zealand Deployment of Any North American Cruise Line in 2012-13 Highlights Include a Special Solar Eclipse Cruise and a New Cruisetour Featuring a Historic Train Ride Into the Outback Featuring the largest Australia deployment of any North American line in the region, Princess Cruises’ 2012-13 season of “Down Under” cruising offers intriguing new routes, a special solar eclipse cruise, a new cruisetour to the Outback, and more sailings to …

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Final Port

Our final port-of-call was Messina, Sicily.  Paul, a “Godfather” movie junkie, decided he’d do Holland America’s Godfather tour and persuaded me to join him. Meanwhile, after reading about several different touring options, the kids took a cab to the seaside town of Taormina.  Though the cab ride wasn’t cheap, I was glad the kids didn’t drive the roads of Sicily.  The cab driver stayed and waited for them.  As it turned out, renting a car was more …

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Windstar Cruises Includes Complimentary Soft Beverages Starting this December

Windstar Cruises Includes Complimentary Soft Beverages    On All Voyages Starting This December Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet of three luxury sailing yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, will include complimentary soft beverages on all voyages starting this December. Windstar’s complimentary soft beverages include bottled water, sparkling water, sodas, fresh juices, milk, fruit smoothies, tea, coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, and espresso.  The new benefit will be available in …

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Smithsonian Journeys announces 14 small ship Med cruises for 2012

“Opus Mediterraneo” (Aug. 14-24), a special music cruise from Venice to Barcelona, featuring renowned performers from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, is among the 14 luxury small-ship cruises that Smithsonian Journeys will offer in the Mediterranean and Black Sea in 2012. Each cruise is uniquely themed and accompanied by top experts who provide insights into the history, culture and artistic treasures visited en route. Additionally, famed musicians accompany several of the cruises, performing in historic …

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Silversea to Offer Expanded Collecton of ‘Bridge Sailings’ in 2012

Silversea to Offer Expanded Collection of ‘Bridge Sailings’ in 2012   In 2012, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises will offer its most expansive collection of Bridge Sailings ever. Spanning the world from Auckland and Shanghai to Rio and Monte Carlo, 56 voyages will feature a bridge enrichment program. Though guests are welcome to play bridge on any Silversea cruise, a Bridge Sailing features a formal program of contract and duplicate bridge, which is supervised by instructors who are certified …

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