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Travelers under 21 years old are under new restrictions on Carnival Cruise Line. Apparently because of so-called disruptive behavior by Spring Breakers and other unaccompanied younger cruisers, the cruise line which actively markets its party atmosphere now requires passengers under 21 to be accompanied by a someone at least 25 years old. The new restriction
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You have to be kidding – Haiti has just launched a new tourism campaign. Haiti is mired in years of political crisis that has generated widespread gang violence with thousands of murders and kidnappings and more than 580,000 people displaced, more than half of them women and children, according to a United Nations report. Tourism
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Citing safety issues, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is halting visits to Labadee, its private resort in Haiti, through early autumn. In March, RCCL suspended trips through the end of May, which is now extended through early autumn. Instead of Labadee, ships will opt for additional days at sea or an alternative port stop. The change
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Even on a vacation cruise, it’s tough to disconnect entirely. You want to share photos with family and friends, check emails, even keep up with news headlines. That means cruise lines compete for who has the best internet at sea, along with competing for the best buffets, entertainment and itineraries. The winner for best internet
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