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Cruise Ship Deck Plans

Cruise Ship Deck Plans: I received the new brochure for Norwegian Cruise Lines and flipped to the breakaway to see the deck plan…my glasses are less than a year old, but there was just no way I could read the cabin numbers without a...

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Oceania Riviera Review

Written by Linda Allen Exuding unpretentious elegance, the Oceania Riviera has broad appeal to the well-traveled.  At just 1,250 passengers, she is a mid-size ship with a private home feeling. The focal point of the Riviera is the Lalique Grand...

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Special Meals

Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Carb and Kosher Whatever your special dietary request is on a cruise, you’re in luck!  Food has always been an important part of cruising and the cruise lines generally accommodate almost any special...

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Cruising Carnival with Kids

After several years of cruising with and without kids, we entered into a new era.  We chose the Imagination for our family vacation because of their children’s program.  Since the children are 11 and 17, we wanted to be sure that there...

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Carnival Magic

Written by Natalie Brisco, Assistant to Linda Allen I had the opportunity to sail on the Carnival Magic in April, 2012.  This sailing came during the Easter holiday and quite a few children were expected onboard, so my husband and I opted to...

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Wilson Kansas

Firmly planted in the heartland is a small town that is steeped in traditions of hard work and family values. Wide paved streets, vintage buildings and well kept lawns show a town with both personal and civic pride. Housing varies from a few...

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