Archive for April, 2009

Royal Caribbean Skipping Mexico Ports Until Further Notice

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reacted to the increased impact of the Swine Flu virus in Mexico by temporarily suspending its port calls in Mexico until it can better understand the full impact of

Cruise West Alaska Whales And Wilderness Tour Features 2 Day Glacier Bay Visit

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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Cruise West is offering something no one else has in Alaska for 2009. In its 63rd year of cruising and touring in Alaska, Cruise West is the only cruise line that offers a 2 day stay in Glacier Bay National

Travel Insurance And The Swine Flu

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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The Swine Flu is affecting travel in a big way, and as a result, the Department of State today issued an alert recommending that American citizens avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico at this time

Sunsail Brings You Catamaran Cruising

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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For something new in Mediterannean cruising, try downsizing to a Sunsail catamaran, and take advantage of all the capabilities that this vessel can afford you as compared to the larger cruise vessels

KFC Pays HK$16 An Hour?

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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It’s sad to realize that after the hard work KFC staff puts into a single working day, some of them are only paid HK$16 per hour, not even enough to pay a decent chicken meal, according to an article

Hong Kong vs Singapore: Singapore Sucks?

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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I have come across search queries leading to my blog posts using terms like “singapore vs hong kong”. Inevitably, these tiger economies have always been compared. They hold considerable significance in

Reasons Not To Renew Now TV Subscription

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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I’ve been a Now TV subscriber since 2005. From an inclination to BBC News, my subscription grew to ESPN/Star Sports, Star Movies and National Geographic. Subscriptions also feature free channels such

“Riding the Rails” Taken to a Whole New Level

Posted by xbox on April 30, 2009
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Several years ago, my wife and I rode the Eurostar from London to Paris. It was slow going on the stretch from London to Dover – since improved, I understand – but the train really started to fly once

Holland America Major Contributor To Washington Economy

Posted by xbox on April 28, 2009
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Holland America contributes heavily to the Washington economy by virtue of its three Seattle-based ships sailing out of Seattle for the five-month cruise season in 2008. With all the trouble globally

Cunard Line Partners With Celebrity Charity Auction

Posted by xbox on April 28, 2009
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Cunard Line has always engaged in charitable events, and this year is no exception. Cunard is partnering with Stars For A Cause, a uniquely creative charity auction campaign, and using the Queen Mary