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  • Amusement Park Ride

    Short Getaways Cater to a Busy Life

    I remember when I was a kid and it was almost standard practice that, come summertime, everyone in my family would pack their things and we would all take a week long vacation somewhere nice. One such vacation was a trip to Disney World. We spent a whole week at the theme park doing all the things that you look forward to doing. I got to eat park food (yum!), ride park rides and meet the Disney characters, but only one thing was really important to me, and that was meeting Mickey Mouse.

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  • Avalon Visionary

    Avalon Adds New Ships & Itineraries in 2013

    There has been an annual 10 percent increase in passengers for river cruises in the last five years. To keep up with the demand, Avalon Waterways is introducing new ships, offering more sailings and new itineraries in Europe.

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    My Weekend Cruise Getaway

    Many of us find that it’s tough to get away from work and responsibilities at home. However, with such busy schedules, it’s completely necessary to get some much needed rest and relaxation. But how are you going to sneak in a quick getaway or even find the time to plan? A weekend cruise is just what the doctor ordered!

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    The Cruise Web Gets Hawaiian at Ensemble Executive Retreat

    Recently, Ensemble Travel Group invited executives and managers from top agencies to participate in the first annual Executive Retreat at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Maui, Hawaii. The retreat was the first of its kind for Ensemble and The Cruise Web. Ensemble Travel Group partners with The Cruise Web to provide our clients unique services and experiences all over the world. The focus of this retreat was on improving creativity to enhance communications with employees and customers.

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  • Seabourn Announces Guest Speakers for World Cruise

    Seabourn has recruited a diverse and expert team of guest speakers to entertain and inform passengers on their upcoming 2013 World Cruise on the Seabourn Quest. The sailing leaves from Ft. Lauderdale in January and reaches its final destination of Venice, Italy in May. In between the ship will visit Australia, India, the South Pacific and countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

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  • "We deeply appreciate the outstanding support of Oceania Cruises that you’ve demonstrated and we’re delighted to be able to recognize you in this new and exciting way," Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Oceania Club Cruises said in a letter. As a member of Oceania's Cruise Connoisseur Club, The Cruise Web will have greater access to the best prices that Oceania has available to pass along to our clients. The distinction also allows The Cruise Web to have early access to reserve lower prices on the best staterooms for our clients.

    The Cruise Web Honored by Oceania Cruises

    On July 3, 2012, The Cruise Web was presented with a commemorative plate to welcome the company to Oceania Cruises’ prestigious 2012 Cruise Connoisseur Club. The honor was to acknowledge The Cruise Web’s contribution to Oceania Cruises’ success in 2011 and 2012.

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  • Avalon Visionary

    The Perks of River Cruising

    I have had a lot of clients ask me what I thought of river cruises and differences they can expect after years of sailing on ocean-faring cruises. Clients who have been on a LOT of ocean cruises and are somewhat experiencing “port fatigue” are really looking to other alternatives for their holidays. However, they’re hesitant to give up a lot of the conveniences that ocean cruises offer when planning a vacation. I recently returned from a river cruise through the “lowlands” of Europe this past May, and here are my thoughts if you are considering a river cruise for future travel plans. I’ll go beyond the usual “ships are smaller, the voyage is more intimate” to share some things that may surprise you.

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  • Neopolitan Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Around the World

    While Americans consume the most ice cream, roughly 60 million gallons per year, countries all over the world also delight in the joy of this summer treat. Each country seems to have its own delicious and unique twist on ice cream. So I hope you packed your bags because we are taking a quick cruise around the world to learn about ice cream. Lets start our cruise from New York.

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