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Rising fuel costs drilling into traveler's wallets
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWITH gas prices approaching $5 a gallon, the open road looks less inviting than ever. But even vacationers who fly, cruise or take transit will find it tough to escape the tsunami of high oil prices surging through the travel industry. Airlines, cruise...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Travel, Energy Saving
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Good deals on Caribbean cruises
Times Staff WriterMORE FOR YOUR MONEY | CRUISES Cruise fares have fallen so sharply in recent months that travelers waiting for their ship to come in may find that it's just on the horizon and sailing toward them at full speed. "There are some fantastic deals out there,"...Tags: Travel, Alaska, Tour Operations Industry, Trips and Vacations, Interior Policy
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Phenomenal deals on Caribbean cruises
Times Staff WriterCRUISE fares have fallen so sharply in recent months that travelers waiting for their ship to come in may find that it's just on the horizon and sailing toward them at full speed. "There are some fantastic deals out there," said Emerson Hankamer,...Tags: Travel, Tour Operations Industry, Trips and Vacations, Sports, Interior Policy
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CRUISE REPORT: Loyalty programs give perks to frequent cruisers
Airlines and hotels long ago recognized the power of loyalty programs to keep customers coming back. Somewhat later to the game, cruise lines also now proffer perks to frequent passengers. As with other hospitality programs, benefits in seagoing...Tags: Restaurants, Newspaper and Magazine, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure, Tour Operations Industry
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On the Spot: Pregnant and not flying
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterQuestion: My sister is getting married in Maui. I am pregnant with twins and cannot travel by plane. I can drive to California to catch a ship to Hawaii, but I have no idea if there is a ship going there. Do you have any suggestions? --Heather Woodall,...Tags: Texas, Travel, American Airlines, Inc., Transportation, Weddings
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Cruise lines
Here is a listing of selected cruise lines and their vessels: American Canadian Caribbean Line // 800-556-7450, accl-smallships.com. Grande Caribe, Grande Mariner, Niagara Prince American Cruise Lines // 800-814-6880, americancruiselines.com. American...Tags: Travel, American Cruise Lines , Paul Gauguin, Tour Operations Industry, Elizabeth II
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Ship profile: Carnival Pride
The Carnival Pride sails year-round from Baltimore, Carnival Cruise Line's first entry into the Mid-Atlantic cruise market. The ship, part of Carnival's fast and sleek Spirit class, features 12 decks, including a sports bar, a show lounge, pools,...Tags: Restaurants, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Arts and Culture
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How to fight off the sickening part of life at sea
Tribune NewspapersAt some point, almost every traveler suffers from seasickness or some other form of motion sickness. Mal de mer, as the French call it, is so common on cruise ships that some lines dispense nausea pills free of charge. Remember, your vulnerability to...Tags: Health, Travel, Pharmaceuticals, Los Angeles, Meclizine (drug)
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13 interesting travel deals and Web sites
Here are some of the more interesting deals and Web sites that came across our desk this week: •So you love cruises, haven't been on one in a while and you're desperate to see one of those towel animals that the cruise lines like to put on your...Tags: Barack Obama, Travel, New York, Tour Operations Industry, Trips and Vacations
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Ike's damage varies among Turks, Caicos
The Washington PostBy Scott Vogel and Christina Talcott Since Hurricane Ike battered the Turks and Caicos more than a week ago, it has become clear that at least some islands in the popular Caribbean chain suffered major damage from the storm, then a Category 4. But...Tags: Hurricane Damage, Travel, Natural Disasters, Tour Operations Industry, Hurricanes
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Hurricane Gustav Gains Strength
Gustav continued to gain strength after becoming a hurricane early Tuesday and forecasters said it could become a Category 2 hurricane before hitting Haiti's southern coast. The fast-forming storm was also on track to hit Cuba. The National...Tags: Tropical Weather, Haiti, Tornadoes, Travel, Weather Reports
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How Katrina has affected travel
Times Staff WriterHurricane Katrina continued to cause havoc for travelers after it ripped through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Some developments related to travel: Hundreds of flights into New Orleans and other places were canceled or diverted, and...Tags: Texas, Charity, Social Issues, Travel, Continental Airlines
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