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Release Date: 8/31/2006

Holland America to Deploy Five Ships in Europe in 2007

Holland America Line has scheduled its longest European cruise season in recent history with sailings over nine months. Five ships will embark on one-third more sailings next year with 46 different itineraries. Sailings to Europe begin March 12 and run through Nov. 3, 2007, and range from 10 to 56 days. A total of 82 departure dates are scheduled with 136 ports of call, including 13 maiden ports. Among the maiden port calls are Jupivogur, Iceland; Sochi, Russia; and Koper, Slovenia. Ports in Slovenia and Albania plus seldom-visited cities like Lorient, France; Lubeck, Germany; Peterhead, Scotland; and Greenwich, England are scheduled. The program includes 10 transatlantic crossings and journeys to the North Cape and Polar Icecap. The European quintet includes the 1,848- passenger Westerdam, the 1,316-passenger Rotterdam, the 1,258-passenger Veendam and Maasdam; and the 793-passenger Prinsendam. Holland America’s Early Advantage pricing represents 10 to 30 percent off brochure fares on select sailings booked by Sept. 30. For more information, call 877-SAIL-HAL or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

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Release Date: 8/31/2006

MSC Promotes Fall Cruises in the Mediterranean

MSC Cruises is promoting 11-night cruises in Europe this fall. In the fall, the company says, the summer tourist crush is over, shop prices are lower, restaurants are less crowded, and the weather is delightful. From September to December, the ships in the Italian fleet will sail in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. The MSC Musica offers 11-night cruises to Croatia, Greece, Tunisia, Balearic Islands, Spain and France, priced from $1,650 per person, double occupancy. The ship departs Oct. 28 from Venice. The MSC Opera departs Oct. 30 from Genoa to cruise to Egypt, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey; fares start at $1,600. The MSC Lirica departs Sept. 11 from Genoa for Greece, Black Sea, Turkey and Sicily, and Sept. 22 from Genoa for Spain, Morocco, Madeira and the Canary Isles. Prices start at $1,700. The MSC Armonia departs Oct. 29 from Venice to visit Croatia, Greece, Tunisia and Italy, and Nov. 10 from Genoa. The cruises are priced from $1,600. The MSC Melody departs Genoa on Sept. 9, Sept. 20 and Oct. 1 for Sicily, Greece, Egypt, Libya and Malta. Prices start at $1,530. For more information, visit www.msccruises.com.

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Cherie

Release Date: 8/31/2006

Crystal’s Symphony to Get $23 Million Revamp

Crystal Cruises is spending $23 million to enhance the Crystal Symphony in what will be the cruise line’s largest-ever dry dock. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 12, nearly 1,300 people will work around the clock on more than 150 projects to create what the line says will essentially be a new ship. The project will include a renovation of all staterooms and much of the Tiffany Deck, the ship’s main entertainment area, including a completely reconstructed social lounge, a new casino and a new nightclub. Also, there will be a complete redesign of all boutiques, shops and the caf?©, as well as dozens of behind-the-scenes improvements. The Symphony underwent a multi-million dollar renovation two years ago that debuted the Feng Shui-inspired spa, a new Vintage Room, an expanded Computer University@Sea, the redesign of specialty restaurants, and the complete refurbishment of all penthouse accommodations. “Within the last two to three years, we will have invested in excess of $35 million dollars in new construction projects that will ultimately transform the look of Crystal Symphony with incredibly sophisticated and modern architectural features and design elements,” said Thomas Mazloum, Crystal’s senior vice president of hotel operations. All 416 staterooms will be redesigned with the look of a chic boutique hotel. The staterooms will get Murano glass bedside lamps, Rubelli fabrics, leather headboards, LED reading lights and 20-inch LCD flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms will be reconstructed with a contemporary style showcasing oval glass sinks atop granite countertops. The Tiffany Deck, which is Deck 6, will get new color schemes and new contemporary lighting. The existing walls will be removed in the Starlite Club to create an open environment with panoramic sea views that will feature lectures by day and dancing at night. A round bar will be added as will Swarovski crystals on the window walls. A new nightclub, to be located adjacent to the new Crystal Casino, will feature polished aluminum Phillipe Stark bar stools and glass Bizzaro mosaics. The redesigned Bistro Caf?© will feature a European atmosphere with decorative tiles, new wall finishings and upholstery in russets and earth tones. The Computer University@Sea will be outfitted with all new equipment and feature wireless access as well. The Crystal Symphony’s dry dock will be completed at the BAE Shipyard in Norfolk, Va. On Nov. 12, the ship will depart Miami on a 12-day Panama Canal cruise to Caldera, Costa Rica. For more information, visit www.crystalcruises.com.

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Release Date: 8/31/2006

CruiseShippers Offers to Ship Passenger Luggage

CruiseShippers, a Phoenix-based provider of luggage packaging and shipping services, is featuring luggage delivery for the cruise industry. The company, which works with FedEx, collects luggage from the passenger’s home and delivers the bags to the ship stateroom by boarding time. For the return trip, CruiseShippers ships the baggage home via the next available FedEx shipment. The service also can ship golf clubs or additional gear for hiking and other activities. The company ships to all major North American ports and all the major European and South Pacific ports as well as selected South American destinations. For more information, call 866-663-7447 or visit www.cruiseshippers.com.

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You want to be labeled as a travel geek as you just love to go exploring the new and unknown destinations across the globe! But you are restricted in your travel budget and cannot afford grand and luxurious vacations to exotic locales that burn a big hole in your weak pockets! Hey! Guys! […]

You want to be labeled as a travel geek as you just love to go exploring the new and unknown destinations across the globe! But you are restricted in your travel budget and cannot afford grand and luxurious vacations to exotic locales that burn a big hole in your weak pockets! Hey! Guys! There is no time to despair! Pack your bags and get ready for a fantastic and really affordable vacation in some of the most happening and beautiful places in different parts of the world!

You can definitely think of exciting and enjoyable vacations without having to spend a fortune. There are several cheaper travel destinations in various corners of the globe that offer wonderful travel and vacationing experiences at affordable prices. Few of the more popular and most-visited affordable world travel destinations are listed below:

Las Vegas: Welcome to the ultimate Casino destination on earth! Las Vegas is one of the most affordable amongst all the North American travel destinations. Gaming and casinos, jackpots and poker, art and culture, crazy nightlife, fabulous shopping, dance clubs and more high-pitched excitement attracts world travelers to this famous American destination. You can choose from innumerable vacation packages with hotels and resorts that offer discount rates for rooms, meals and entertainment. Las Vegas is just too irresistibly affordable and should be included in your must-visit list for sure!

Buenos Aires: If you are a die-hard fan of football legend Diego Maradonna then you will love to check out this popular South American travel destination that is quite affordable! This Argentinean metropolis with its thriving nightlife, football fans, shopping, cultural happenings, unique cuisine, offers the most affordable rates and fares that are pretty much reasonable for an international destination.

Asia: the continent of Asia provides you with several beautiful and exotic travel destinations at greatly affordable prices. This continent projects rich diversity in culture, terrains, religion, traditions, people, cuisine and the list is endless. Asia is just too irresistible! China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangkok, and many more such exotic destinations will provide you with exhilarating vacationing experiences at cheap prices. There are so many fascinating travel spots in Asia where you can get the most for your money in terms of lodging, food, entertainment, etc. and at the same time have a great time.

Tioman Island: and when we talk of Malaysia a must visit spot here is the Tioman Island. If you love sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, and frolicking at the beach then you have arrived at the right destination. You can have all the fun exploring this exotic yet greatly affordable travel destination situated at the southern end of the east coast of Malaysia on the South China Sea.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Welcome to this excitingly cheap Mexican travel haven where you are guaranteed high doses of fun and fervor! So you can enjoy a thoroughly cheap Caribbean vacation in this place that provides multitude of cheaper lodging, dining and travel options.

London: London Bridge is falling down but not your traveling hopes to this all-time favorite and very affordable European travel destination that is thronged by millions of tourists from across the globe each year! You have plenty of options to choose from in accommodations, dining, transportation, sightseeing, and other travel essentials in London that will be soft on your pockets. You can make London the center point and travel to various far-off European destinations at affordable rates.

Portugal: UNESCO has labeled this European capital city as a World Heritage Site. It is an attractive and beautiful place with superb beach resorts, scenic landscapes, and relaxed traditional towns such as Faro and bustling cities as Lisbon that are so very tempting and heart-warming. You can enjoy a great vacation at Portugal at refreshingly low prices.

Sweden: this is another beautiful and charming vacation spot where you can savor fresh air, attractive landscapes and traditional culture within your budget. This affordable travel destination boasts of beautiful forests, giant lakes, progressive cities like Stockholm, scenic coastlines, idyllic islands, marvelous hiking trails in the Scandinavian mountains that truly beckons travelers from around the world on a cheaper budget.

Budapest: this is a fascinating and easily affordable travel option. This European capital city of Hungary beckons you to a world of interesting sights and scenes, great-value shopping, numerous thermal spas, panoramic view surrounding the River Danube, historical grandeur, and many more exciting travel features at very affordable costs.

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Munnar is dotted with various accommodation options. There are plenty of hotels in Munnar that offers spacious accommodation. These Munnar hotels are of various star category and budget hotels. Munnar hotels offer all the sophistication of modern life along with efficient services. Choose comfortable accommodation in Munnar city with Kerala Hub. For your convenience Kerala Hub also offer you the facility of online hotel booking, and reservations for hotels in Munnar

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The concept of exhibitions in India has developed in a big way. All metropolitan cities form excellent venues for organizing trade shows, business fairs and exhibitions that offer gala platforms for businessmen, corporates and artisans to showcase their wares, business proposals and crafts to a massive national and international audience. In a booming economy with liberalization and globalization embracing new horizons, exhibitions and trade fairs have assumed a whole new status and importance. Exhibitions in India play a pivotal role in developing productive business relations and trade promotion activities.

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Some interesting news to pass on. With the launch of a new ship, Costa cruises has set a new record for spa size aboard a cruise ship. Here is an excerpt from the article.
A new cruise ship to be launched in July will boast the biggest health spa at sea, covering an area of 1,900 […]

Some interesting news to pass on. With the launch of a new ship, Costa cruises has set a new record for spa size aboard a cruise ship. Here is an excerpt from the article.

A new cruise ship to be launched in July will boast the biggest health spa at sea, covering an area of 1,900 square metres.

She’s the 112,000 tonne Costa Concordia, the first of three mega-liners on order for Mediterranean voyages by Costa Cruises of Italy, since 2000 part of the Carnival Corporation.

Costa Concordia’s huge Samsara Spa “wellness centre” will extend over two decks.

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India Golden Triangle Tourism packages show you breathtaking and historic military fortresses such as Amber in Jaipur; the red sandstone Red Fort in Delhi and the glorious Taj Mahal in Agra that charm and leave you breathless with wonder. See the spectacular tourist attractions in Jaipur steeped in soft hues of pink that constantly remind you of this regal Rajasthan capital’s valor-filled past. Tour the architectural trove in Agra and visit the imposing Jaggannath Temple in Puri with India Golden Triangle Tourism packages. Marvel at the richness of ancient Indian temple architectural glory as you tour the Ekambaranathar Temple in Kanchipuram and the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, India with India Golden Triangle Tourism packages on offer by Destination India Tourism.

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Cherie

Release Date: 8/16/2006

Oceania Charts Australia/New Zealand Program

Oceania Cruises announced that the Nautica is scheduled to sail her inaugural season of voyages to Australia, New Zealand and Bali during the 2007-08 winter season. The ship is scheduled to sail a series of 18- to 21-day voyages in the region. The “Southern Cross Christmas” is an 18-day voyage from Singapore to Sydney, which departs Dec. 22, 2007. “Splendors of Down Under,” a 15-day cruise between Sydney and Auckland, departs Jan. 9 and Jan. 24, 2008. The 21-day “Passage to Paradise” departs Feb. 8, 2008, and cruises from Sydney to Bangkok. A full range of pre- and post-cruise hotel packages and land tours will be offered in Australia and New Zealand, and feature the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, and New Zealand. Free airfare from 20 North American gateways and two-for-one cruise fares bring the fares down to $4,199 per guest. For additional information, call 800-531-5658 or visit www.oceaniacruises.com.

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Unbelievable days fishing the wild, raging Terror Creek, with legendary results, so near to Paonia, Colorado, yet so remote it called for hours of trudging trails over a Colorado mountain ridge. Treasures like Terror Creek were discovered in all directions.

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Family Hawaii Vacation Find out which combinations of islands, or single island for that matter, is best suited for you family.

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Some interesting news to pass on. With the launch of a new ship, Costa cruises has set a new record for spa size aboard a cruise ship. Here is an excerpt from the article.
A new cruise ship to be launched in July will boast the biggest health spa at sea, covering an area of 1,900 […]

Some interesting news to pass on. With the launch of a new ship, Costa cruises has set a new record for spa size aboard a cruise ship. Here is an excerpt from the article.

A new cruise ship to be launched in July will boast the biggest health spa at sea, covering an area of 1,900 square metres.

She’s the 112,000 tonne Costa Concordia, the first of three mega-liners on order for Mediterranean voyages by Costa Cruises of Italy, since 2000 part of the Carnival Corporation.

Costa Concordia’s huge Samsara Spa “wellness centre” will extend over two decks.

You can read the full article here…

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Theme Travel in India leads you to an online tour to make you familiar with various shades of India. India is a country with diverse cultural treasures. India scores over all other countries in the fields of mythology, music, food, handicrafts and spirituality. The cultural tour will take you the most sought after destinations for art, nature and peace lovers. Discover the hidden of India with Destinations India Tourism. Yoga and Meditation Tour takes you to world famous Yoga Centres in India. Partake the enigma of mysterious yogic exercises at these centres and feel instilled with a new energy.

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