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Part 6 - Moorea 12/31/00 - French Polynesia on the R3 - Part 5
- Raiatea 12/24/00 - French Polynesia on the R3 - Part 4
- Bora Bora 12/24/00
- French Polynesia on the R3 - Part 3 - Huahine 12/17/00
- French Polynesia on the R3 - Part 2 - Tahiti Day 2 12/17/00 - French Polynesia on the R3 -
Part 1 - Tahiti Day 1 12/10/00 - Port of Call - Panama - Taboga 12/03/00 - Finding a Job in the Cruise
Industry -- Part 1 -- Pros and Cons of Working On Board 12/03/00 - Finding a Job
in the Cruise Industry -- Part 2 -- Job Hunting Tips and Requirements 11/26/00 - Holiday Shopping for Travelers --
Part 1 -- Buying for Others 11/26/00 - Holiday Shopping for Travelers --
Part 2 -- Buying for Cruise Lovers 11/12/00 - Cruise Casinos 11/05/00 - Winter Cruise Bargains 10/29/00 - Shore Excursion - Kauai - Zodiac Boat Trip 10/22/00 - Ship
Profile: Carnival Victory 10/15/00 - Finding a Good Travel Agent 10/08/00 - Ports of Call - French Riviera -
Marseille and Provence 10/01/00 - What Cruise Lines
Do to Make Your Cruise Safer - 09/24/00 - Better Your Chances for a Safe
Cruise Vacation 09/17/00 - Ports of Call - U.S. Virgin
Islands - St. Thomas 09/10/00 - Planning Your First Cruise -
Part II 09/03/00 - Planning Your First Cruise -
Part I 08/27/00 - Ship Profile: Celebrity Millennium 08/20/00 - "Dressing for Success" on Your Next Cruise 08/13/00 - Ports of Call - Brilliant Barcelona 08/06/00 - A Cruiser's Dream Vacation 07/30/00 - Ship Profile: Deutschland 07/23/00 - Fall Into Cruise Bargains 07/16/00 - A Southern Belle Sails the Grenadines on the Yankee Clipper 07/09/00 - A Southern Belle Sails the Grenadines on the Yankee Clipper 07/02/00 - Don't Let the Food
Spoil Your Cruise 06/25/00 - Ship
Profile: Voyager of the Seas 06/18/00 - Hurricanes
and Cruises 6/11/00 - Transiting
the Panama Canal on a Freighter 06/04/00 -
Cruising the Mediterranean with Mom 05/28/00 - When Getting There Is Not Half the Fun 05/21/00 - Cruise
Line Weddings More Articles . . .
This island is the nearest to Tahiti and one of the most visited.
It hasn't lost its charm, and the lagoon and bays are stupendous.
A visit to a tropical island for some snorkeling, a trip into the crater of
a volcano, and a chance to see how pearls are cultured. We did a lot in
our two day visit to Raiatea.
This island has often been called one of the most beautiful in the
world. It will not disappoint you!
This quaint peaceful island is a far cry from bustling Papeete.
I was surprised to find that the interior of Tahiti looks a lot like the
Great Smoky Mountains (if you ignore the tropical vegetation and only look at
the rushing rivers and mountains)!
Join the cruises guide on a trip to Paradise on the Renaissance R3.
If your cruise ship stops in Panama City, you might want to take a day trip
to this quaint island of flowers.
Have you ever thought you would like to work on a cruise ship? The job
sounds romantic, and it does allow you to "see the world", but it is
not all fun and games.
Here are some tips you may want to read before completing your application
for a cruise ship job.
If you love to cruise, you have lots of opportunities to shop. Why not
use your time in port to buy gifts for your loved ones back home?
Here are some suggestions for holiday items to buy for those in your life
who love to travel. Includes a "printable" shopping list with
lots of gift ideas.
Cruises used to be one of the few places outside of Las Vegas and Atlantic
City that you could enjoy casino gambling in the United States. Times have
changed, but many cruisers still enjoy gaming as a part of the cruise
experience.
Winter cruising used to be for the rich and famous. However, with a
dozen new ships launched this year, there are bargains out there for everyone.
If you're on Kauai, the seas are calm, and you're looking for an adventure,
a Zodiac boat ride is a great shore excursion. In addition to the
spectacular views of the Na Pali coast, Ronnie and I loved the sea caves and the
snorkeling.
Carnival launched its newest ship this summer, and its seven seas theme,
accompanied by a high-energy atmosphere, has been a hit with those looking for
an exciting cruise vacation.
For Internet-savvy or frequent cruisers, a good travel agent might not be as
important as it was ten years ago. However, for new cruisers or those who
don't have the time or the expertise to do the research themselves, the agent
can be a key factor in finding the perfect cruise for you.
If you are cruising the Mediterranean, there is a good chance that your ship
will dock at Marseille. Don't miss an opportunity to explore Provence on a
shore excursion.
Interview with Cruise Security Specialist
Exclusive interview with Al Papa a Cruise Security Specialist with
CruiSecure on the things that cruise lines do to help make your vacation safer.
Some common sense tips to help you avoid being a crime statistic.
This island is the favorite Virgin for cruise ships.
The second half (and last five questions) you need to consider before you can
book your cruise vacation.
If you have never cruised, you are in for a great vacation
experience. However, you will need to sit down and be able to answer some
questions before you book your trip.
This new cruise ship has many "firsts" and
"largest". Since she is the first of four such state-of-the-art
ships that Celebrity has commissioned, it sounds to me like we cruise lovers are
in for a real treat.
The term business casual was practically unheard of 10 or 15 years
ago. Now it permeates even one of the last bastions of dressing up--the
cruise dinner.
This Catalan city is a favorite port of call for many Mediterranean
cruises. Here's how I spent three pre-cruise days in this fascinating
city.
What kind of cruise would you take if time and money were no
object?
This classic luxury ocean liner received some unintended publicity when some
of its passengers-to-be were killed in the Concorde crash outside Paris.
Leaves are not the only thing that fall in autumn. Cruise prices,
especially in the Caribbean are always lowest in the fall, and this year is no
exception. If anything, excess capacity on cruise ships has made the price
more attractive than ever.
Part 2 - The Cruise
A personal traveler's report of a cruise we took on the S/V Yankee
Clipper from Grenada north through the Grenadines. Part 2 provides a
look at life on the Yankee Clipper and describes the islands we visited.
Part I - Grenada
A personal traveler's report of a cruise we took on the S/V Yankee
Clipper out of Grenada. Part I provides a detailed look at how we
spent the weekend on the Spice Island prior to sailing.
Most of us who love to cruise also love to eat. However, food pathogens
can ruin your vacation. Check out what the government does to lower your
risk of getting food poisoning.
If you are looking for a cruise ship that will take you away from
reality for seven days, this Royal Caribbean megaliner may be for you.
Don't let the summer and fall hurricane season keep you from booking that
Caribbean cruise. The latest technology will keep you and your ship away from
the danger.
For those of us who love history, engineering marvels, and cruises, you can't
beat a transit through the Panama Canal. While working there, I was
fortunate enough to experience the thrill of riding on the bridge of a Turkish
coal freighter through the canal.
My Mom and I recently took a wonderful cruise to the Rivieras on the Renaissance
VII. If you are looking for a special cruise for a special person, here's
an overview feature of our trip.
Loving to travel and marrying a reluctant flyer do not mix. Here's
some tips on how to make the trip manageable for both of you, along with a story
of how those tips can work.
Cruise weddings are in! Thousands will be performed this year.
This article will give you some ideas about how to merge the love of your life
with your love of cruising.
