Mediterranean

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  • Embark on Overnight Adventures with Azamara Club Cruises

    No two cruise itineraries are the same. What may be pleasurable in the Caribbean may be a learning experience in the Mediterranean, and no cruise line gets this concept better than Azamara Club Cruises! Whether it’s exploring the hidden gems of the ancient Mayan ruins in Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, partaking in unforgettable Bedouin adventures in […]

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  • Euro vs US Dollar

    Why NOW is the Best Time to Cruise to Europe

    Cruises have always been one of the best ways to see Europe. No other vacation gives travelers as affordable and diverse an opportunity to explore so many cultures, cuisines, landmarks and histories in one trip – along with the convenience of traveling aboard a floating hotel or resort. As popular as European cruises have been […]

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  • Cruise Event Spotlight: La Tomatina

    In our list of the 13 top events for 2014, you may have found a few events you’d never heard of. Perhaps, the most obscure on the list is La Tomatina, the tomato throwing festival. This messy, fun Spanish festival has actually been around since 1945, though its origins are in question. One theory is […]

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  • Exploring the Eastern Mediterranean from Istanbul to Rome

    By Kevin Walker, Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web, Inc. In November I took an extended cruise to the Mediterranean visiting Turkey, Greece and Italy. This part of the world is rich with culture, history and lots to learn. If you’ve never been here, it’s pretty astounding to visit places like Ephesus and the ruins of […]

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  • Do You Believe in the Mayan Calendar?

    It’s looking more and more like the Mayans got it wrong. Either that, or they didn’t finish their calendar. But, just in case, wouldn’t you rather spend your last day on Earth looking out over this view of the Aegean Sea?

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  • Cruising Through Fall

    In the northern hemisphere, fall marks the transition between summer into winter, usually beginning in September and ending in November. As a former teacher, I have always thought about fall in terms of either going back to school or work, as well as the beginning of football season. It’s a great time of year to take a cruise vacation, and there are plenty of destinations to consider. Popular fall itineraries include Canada and New England, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and repositioning voyages.

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  • Europe's Hidden Gems

    Collected from the experiences of The Cruise Web employees Regardless of how many times you cruise Europe, you really never see it the same way twice. With so much history and culture and food to experience, each cruise offers a completely different experience, even if the itinerary is the same! But the true way to […]

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  • Top 10 Reasons to Take a Cruisetour in Europe

    by Heather W., Sales Manager Two years ago I was fortunate enough to take the tour portion of a Europe Cruisetour offered by one of our preferred partners. Beyond the sights, sounds, smells and tastes I encountered, what struck me the most was how much value was incorporated in the tour portion of the Cruisetour. […]

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