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On our most recent vacation, we didn’t bring both a still camera and a video camera. We let our Canon DSLR’s do double duty. Here are the results. We were very happy… other than the way it looks when played on a CRT TV. (The horse riding scene was shot with a very cheap Casio camera because of the water.)
Video Rating: 4 / 5

There are indications ship may have been intentionally steered close to shore.
Video Rating: 0 / 5

2012 Cruise Trends: Substantial Cruise Savings Remain in Caribbean and Mediterranean

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Cruise prices remain in consumers’ favor going into 2012, according to the Cruise Holidays 2012 Cruise Trends survey, with prices to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean still averaging lower than they were in 2008, 2009 and 2010. However, prices to these destinations have actually risen slightly since 2011, which is seen as a positive trend overall by the cruise industry because it demonstrates increased demand for travel.

Additionally, Celebrity Cruises boasts the most popular new ship for 2012, according to Cruise Holidays cruise experts across North America.

These are just two of the more noteworthy trends coming out of the Cruise Holidays 2012 Cruise Trends survey, which is based on actual bookings from Cruise Holidays’ proprietary booking system, as well as from a supplementary opinion survey taken by 118 Cruise Holidays owners and agents. The bookings include any staterooms booked by Cruise Holidays in 2011 for any cruises slated to begin in 2012.

Most Popular Ships:

Celebrity’s “Solstice” Class & New European River Ships Capture Cruisers’ Hearts

In this year’s survey, Cruise Holidays experts voted the fifth and final Solstice-class ship, Celebrity Reflection, as the ship they are most anticipating for 2012. Reflection will sport an additional deck compared to previous Solstice-class ships, with three new types of suites, and more than 50 international craft beers in its enhanced “Michael’s Club.” Reflection will do a short series of European itineraries when it debuts in October, then will cross the Atlantic to cruise the Eastern Caribbean.

The second most popular ship expected in 2012 is an upscale river cruise ship: AmaWaterways’ Amacerto. The Amacerto is a 164-passenger ship that will mark its inaugural cruise with a cruise through Holland and Belgium this April. Thereafter, it will sail some of AmaWaterways’ most popular itineraries, with frequent visits to Prague, Nuremburg, Budapest, Vienna and more. The Amacerto features extra-spacious suites, deluxe hotel-style bedding, and a heated sun deck swimming pool.

Rounding out the top five in the survey of most popular ships for 2012 are the Disney Fantasy, Oceania Cruises’ Riviera and Viking River Cruises’ Freya, also a river-cruise ship.

Top Cruise Destinations

The top 10 cruise destinations for 2012, based on bookings made in 2011, are as follows:

1. Caribbean (includes Bahamas)

2. Europe (includes Med, Baltic, Scandinavia and Greek Isles

3. Alaska

4. Bermuda

5. Hawaii

6. Panama Canal

7. Mexican Riviera

8. Trans-Atlantic

9. Canada/New England

10. South Pacific

Value in Caribbean & Europe

Cruise Holidays experts predict the best cruise values will also remain in the Caribbean and Europe. “These two regions are the clear-cut leaders when it comes to the bang for the buck that a cruise vacation can provide,” stated Schiffner. “On the flip side, with fewer cruisers turning to the Mexican Riviera as a top vacation choice, its value proposition is increasing. Mexico’s famed Gold Coast is pulling out all the stops to showcase its world-class beach communities, which depend on tourism for their livelihood,” added Schiffner. The top five “cruise value leaders” are as follows:

1. (tie) Caribbean

1. (tie) Europe

3. Alaska/Pacific Northwest

4. Mexican Riviera

5. Other (including Hawaii, Bermuda, Asia, South America and Dubai)

6. Trans-Atlantic

Cruise Holidays is the most successful cruise-specialty retail franchise in North America, with stores and virtual offices in both the United States and Canada. Cruise Holidays is also a distinguished provider of land tour vacation packages. Founded in 1984, Cruise Holidays is part of Travel Leaders Group. With approximately 30% of all travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada under its umbrella, Travel Leaders Group serves millions of individual leisure travelers, as well as select corporate clients and destinations.

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Seabourn Cruises – the “Best of the Best” in luxury cruises. For more information about Seabourn luxury cruises see: www.seabourn-cruise-guide.com

Celebrity Silhouette, a new luxury cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises, Attracted a lot of attention on its maiden voyage squeezing through a tiny canal in Germany. The 2886-passenger ship left the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, yesterday and headed down the Ems River Towards Emshaven, Netherlands

Enjoy the ultimate yachting experience aboard SeaDream, whose luxury cruises top World’s Best lists in Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure and Berlitz.

Vacation Rates to the Caribbean and Mexico Just Got Cheaper for Active Duty and Retired U.S. Military Personnel Through All Inclusive Outlet

Lexington, KY (PRWEB) May 26, 2011

For those active duty and retired U.S. military personnel who are seeking a fabulous vacation at low rates, All Inclusive Outlet is proud to offer a discount of $ 50 off the lowest price on any resort in its line-up of more than 275 resorts. All Inclusive Outlet is an online, high discount travel agency that specializes in all inclusive vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

This special Active Duty and Retired U.S. Military Personnel Discount is available beginning on Memorial Day (May 30, 2011) and runs through Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2011). “With all that our military personnel do and have done for this country, regardless of branch, we wanted to give back a little with this discount and show our appreciation,” said Tom Carr, President of All Inclusive Outlet. “We hope that our military families will take the chance to get away for some relaxation in a gorgeous tropical location.”

All bookings must be made by phone at 888-403-2822. Please mention “Military50” to receive the discount when speaking to an All Inclusive Outlet Travel Consultant. The discount is only available for new bookings made between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day 2011. Military verification required upon request.

While bookings must be made over the phone, there is information on more than 275 resorts and 16 destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico on the company’s website, http://www.AllInclusiveOutlet.com. The most popular destinations include Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, however All Inclusive Outlet also specializes in vacation packages to Antigua, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica, Curacao, Grenada, Panama, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Destinations in Mexico include Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Huatulco, the Mayan Riviera, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.

To browse more than 275 resorts offered by All Inclusive Oulet, please visit AllInclusiveOutlet.com. In addition, Travel Consultants are available by phone at 888-403-2822 to answer any questions and to complete any bookings for all active duty and retired U.S. military personnel.

All Inclusive Outlet and its parent company, Caribbean Tours and Cruises, have been providing travelers with unbeatable rates and impeccable service since 1998. All Inclusive Outlet offers vacation destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. The online booking engine at AllInclusiveOutlet.com offers users 24-hour access to some of the lowest rates in the industry. All Inclusive Outlet’s knowledgeable travel consultants personally follow up on all bookings and are available to answer any questions to ensure a smooth travel experience. For more information about All Inclusive Outlet, visit http://www.AllInclusiveOutlet.com, or call 888-403-2822.

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The Royal Caribbean – Allure of the Seas Cruise in review Jul 2011 MS Allure of the Seas is a cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. Together with her sister ship, Oasis of the Seas, she holds the record for the largest passenger ship ever constructed, although the Allure is 50 millimetres (2.0 in) longer than the Oasis, making her technically the largest despite the fact that both ships have identical superstructures. Designed under the name “Project Genesis”, she was ordered from Aker Finnyards in February 2006 and her construction began at the Perno shipyard in Turku, Finland, in February 2008. She was named in May 2008 after a contest was held to name her and her sister.[10] The keel of the Allure of the Seas was laid on 2 December 2008, shortly after the shipyard had been acquired by STX Europe.

Royal Caribbean Partners With Direct Line Cruises At World’s Largest Travel Show

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) February 26, 2010

For the second consecutive year, Royal Caribbean International has selected Direct Line Cruises, Inc. to partner with them at the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. This year’s show, which will be held Saturday, February 27 (from 10 am – 6pm) and Sunday, February 28 (from 10 am – 4pm), will feature nearly 500 travel exhibitors from every segment of the industry. Exhibitors from the cruise industry will include Royal Caribbean International and its “sister” companies, Celebrity and Azamara Club Cruises, as well as several other major cruise lines.

The combined Royal Caribbean / Direct Line Cruise booth (#117) will be located right at the entrance to the Cruise Exhibit section and thousands of visitors are expected to attend the weekend event. In addition to giving away brochures and token gifts, Royal Caribbean will be giving away a free cruise to one lucky visitor. There will also be some very special Royal Caribbean cruise deals available exclusively to visitors who book their next cruise at the show.

According to Tom Coiro, Vice President of Direct Line Cruises, “Last year’s show was so exciting! Our agents worked non-stop with Royal Caribbean’s staff members and I am truly honored that Royal Caribbean’s Management has asked us to participate with them again this year.”

“With plenty of opportunities for booking trips, exclusive discounts and entertainment from around the world, the show has become a highly anticipated event for both consumers and the travel trade”, said Yasmin Namini, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Circulation for The New York Times. Featured entertainment at this year’s show will include international dance and live music, international food and wine tastings, travel seminars and book signings with leading travel authors.                

Admission to the show is $ 15 per person and show tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the Javits Center or in advance by calling 888-625-4359.

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