Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / December 2007

Merry Christmas

I have a progressive medical condition that requires ongoing
monitoring and occasional adjustments to medication plus epilepsy.
I understand that most policies will exclude me and my pre-existing
condition(s) if I see the doctor within 6 (or 12) months of a cruise.

Has anyone out there cruised NCL around the Hawaiian Islands? If so, what is
your opinion of Pride of America? The staff? The food? The tours? Any advice
on a hotel in Honolulu? I will be on that ship the end of May. I have never
sailed NCL, only HAL, so this will be a new ...

Just returned from 8 day eastern on the Carnival Liberty.  This was
my 21st Cruise & first trip with Carnival as a VIP.  From the minute you
get to the terminal you have special services & separate VIP line.   My
nephew and his future wife also sailed but as non VIP.   They stood in

  > Lee
"?".  Please do not post while intoxicated.  'Phil the Keeper' just
posted the charter.

I received this letter from Terry Dale, President and CEO
Cruise Lines International Association and thought it would be of
interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.  

Yes, I know we have plenty of cruises already for next year, but I thought you
might like to look at this anyway for future reference - something new.
http://www.chefcruise.com/

As a counselor I am always looking for helpful programs. Here is a
good one offered by American Consultants Rx at http://www.rxassistanceforfree.info
.Free discount prescription cards with no enrollment or eligibility
requirements as well as saving my clients up to 60% off of the ...

I received this press release from Princess and thought it would be of
interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.  
Best regards,

How is it that a little white boy from Kansas City has becomethe most
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Decided to take my bride of 45 years on the Carnival Miracle out of Ft.
Lauderdale in lieu of the Destiny out of San Juan in February.  We are
leaving on February 11.  If anyone has taken this cruise previously, I would
welcome any information.  Thanks in advance.

Travel insurance can be an inexpensive way to protect yourself and
your children in case of an emergency. In addition, some insurance
companies provide services with their plans that include round-the-
clock support during unexpected emergency situations.It's on You!

To Whom It May Concern:
We received this information from the trades and thought it would be of
interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing,

I am getting rid of Webtv and will want to access rec.travel.cruises on
my computer.
How can I do this -- i have Windows and all up-to-date packages.  Thank
you, Shirley

I thought this weekend's article on the Chicago Tribune web site would
be of interest.  It speaks of how Royal Caribbean, Azamara, and
Celebrity has severed its relationship with YTB & Joystar.  It goes on
to discuss the pitfalls of these organizations.