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Travel Technology: The newest thing in cruising is a bracelet made of recycled ocean plastic that literally opens doors. This eco-chic wearable technology is loaded with high-tech smarts that serves at a room key, let’s you back on board after a shore excursion, pinpoints your location for delivery of an ice cream shake at poolside
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There’s no place like home for the holidays – or somewhere other than home. More Americans than ever – 115.6 million – will be on the road, in the air, and on trains and cruise ships this holiday season, from Sunday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. So get ready for gridlock wherever you are.
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You’ve seen the photos and video reports from the Caribbean islands pummeled by Hurricane Irma, and it isn’t pretty. While some islands are re-opening for all-important tourism, which supports so many jobs and businesses, islands including St. Martin (shown above) and Barbuda are in dire straits. Tens of thousands of residents throughout the Caribbean have
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Holland America Line has just announced a two-year partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, including a special cruise to Alaska this summer with Oprah and Gayle King on board, and a contest to win a spot on the cruise. ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter attended the news conference at Hearst Magazine headquarters in NYC – Hearst publishes
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How will the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro affect travel to Cuba? We are republishing articles about recent visits to Cuba by ecoXplorer editor Evelyn Kanter. This is from May, 2016: I’m just back from a week aboard the Fathom Adonia, the first US-flag cruise ship to sail to Cuba in more than 50
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I’m just back from a week aboard the Fathom Adonia, the first US-flag cruise ship to sail to Cuba in more than 50 years, marking a new chapter in Cuban-American relations. Music, dancing, flags flying and lots of cameras marked our departure from Miami and our welcome in Havana – celebrations in both ports. Our
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More than two dozen popular international cruise lines and riverboat companies, including Cunard and Disney, are offering deep discounts on cruises booked during Cruise Week, through Oct. 13. While individual cruise lines run sales and promotions all year for such things as free balcony upgrades or onboard credits for a specific itinerary, Cruise Week is
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Cruise lines are offering more value for your money with new free Wi-Fi and deals that cut the cost of your on-board drinking and dining experience. All-inclusive cruise deal Norwegian Cruise Line is debuting a new all-inclusive package that includes shore excursions, beer and wine, internet and fine dining. Luxury cruise lines such as Crystal
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Travel Deal This is the time to book a family vacation, family reunion, or friends getaway cruise, because Norwegian is offering FREE cabins to groups reserving more than two cabins. All third through eighth stateroom guests sail free, no matter their age or relationship. Plus, there are free balcony upgrades and $200 ship credit for
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Lucky me – I’ve just won a free Bahamas cruise. The bogus Bahamas cruise scam offer is back The Royal Bahama Cruise Line just phoned to offer me this wonderful free cruise opportunity so long as I am over 18, own a debit or credit card, can travel in the next 18 months, and am
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