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NEWS ABOUT: cruises

cruises stories: 5 news summaries

 Mayer: Twitter's 
 Like Sending  
 Poop Photos 

Guitarist plans to wear woman's garment on fan cruise

Mar 27, 09 10:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - John Mayer may be a hardcore tweeter, but says Twitter is “inherently silly and it’s inherently dumb,” E! Online reports. “It’s one step away from sending pictures of your poop,” the singer/songwriter said. Why then, Mark Malkin asks, does he tweet? “I’ve... More »

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TRAVEL

 Niche Cruises Set Sail 

Specialty vacations offer chance to indulge motorbike, fashion and au naturale fantasies

Jan 31, 09 2:12 AM CST
(Newser) - Increasingly popular niche cruises offer seafarers a chance to indulge in all manner of hobbies, fantasies and obsessions on the high seas, reports Travel and Leisure: For instance:
  • Star Trek/Buffy the Vampire Slayer: This week-long cruise offers fan conventions complete with autograph-signing celebs, star-studded karaoke and a chance
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motorcycle • vacation • Carnival Cruise Lines • Harley Davidson • Pink Floyd • cruise ships • cruises • Star Trek • holiday travel • cruise lines • Buffy the Vampire Slayer • niche

 Cruise Ship 
 Stranded in 
 Antarctica 

Rescuers race to scene as luxury ship takes on water and leaks fuel

Dec 5, 08 3:57 AM CST
(Newser) - A cruise ship with 122 passengers and crew on board is stranded in Antarctica after cracking into ice, reports the Times of London. The Ushuaia, based out of Argentina, is not thought to be in danger of sinking, but is taking on water and leaking fuel. The crew reported two... More »

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Argentina • Antarctica • cruise ships • cruises • Antarctic Ocean

TRAVEL

Experience the Caribbean

While icicles form at home, peak season is beginning for island travelers

Dec 2, 07 3:04 PM CST
(Newser) - If you've always wanted to visit the Caribbean but don't know where to begin, Travel+Leisure has a few suggestions. Luckily for tourists, the Caribbean comes in many flavors. Beach lovers should head for Anguilla, while golfers should aim for Bermuda, and those seeking something ultra-exclusive should head to (where... More »

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golf • beach • Caribbean • cruises

Before You Take That Cruise ...

Five things every intrepid traveller ought to know before shipping out

Oct 23, 07 6:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Don't travel blind on your first cruise.  USA Today has some tips for novices:
  1. Find the right cruise for you by consulting CruiseCritic.com, TripAdvisor.com, or a travel agent.
  2. Need formal wear for dinner? Probably not, but check out the eating arrangements before you pack.
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travel • list • travel tips • luxury travel • cruise ships • cruises

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