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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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  • Rock of Ages Performed on the Norwegian Breakaway courtesy of Norwegian Breakaway

    Norwegian Breakaway Will Rock You

    Norwegian just announced a big line up of shows and entertainment for the Norwegian Breakaway, which is set to sail from New York in May of 2013. In the main theater the TONY Nominated Broadway hit “Rock of Ages” will take center stage. This show, which was recently turned into a blockbuster summer movie starring Tom Cruise, is a love story set to the backdrop of 1980s rock ‘n’ roll.

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  • Lobster Roll

    Lobster Roll Recipe

    The Lobster Roll is a classic American sandwich that provides a light bite, perfect for the summer. With huge chunks of lobster, (the fresher the better), a soft bun and a hint of citrus with the squeeze of lemon, you’ve got yourself a lovely lunch.

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  • boston history

    Port Spotlight: Boston

    Boston is arguably the most American city in the country. Children in America spend days in school learning about the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride warning that the British were coming and the shot heard round the world. It also happens to be a fairly popular city for cruises with more than 300,000 travelers making their way to or from the port. So we at The Cruise Web wanted to highlight some of the fun things to do if you are cruising from Boston or cruising to Boston.

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  • fish

    5 Unique Aquariums Around the World

    The blue glow of the water serves almost as a spotlight on aquarium visitors as they stare into giant tanks that feature exotic creatures from the deep blue sea. Aquariums have been around since Roman times, but with each new decade these living art museums are evolving and expanding to include more and more features and attractions. Here is a list of the 5 best aquariums you can see on your next cruise.

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  • A Tuscan Buffet

    My Ensemble Excursion Experience

    I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Europe several times; I even lived there for a while. As all of my past experiences in Europe were limited to the large cities, I have never had the opportunity to experience Europe in quite the same way as I did on my last cruise along the Mediterranean, and it was because of the in-depth excursions offered by our partner Ensemble that I was able to experience Europe in a new way.

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  • Kayaking

    Activities Abound In the Water

    While you may think a day at the beach is purely a time to relax and lie out, our staff at The Cruise Web knows that a trip to the beach can be a thrilling adventure. Find out all the fun activities that await you on your next beach day.

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