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Princess Cruises ?Inspired to Cruise? Blog Showcases First Five Reasons to Cruise

Filed under: Blog — Tags: blog, cruise, cruises, First, five, Inspired, princess, reasons, Showcases — @ 1:30 pm February 19, 2012


Santa Clarita, Calif. (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Princess Cruises? new blog, ?Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday? has chronicled its first five reasons to cruise, offering readers a collection of intriguing passenger stories about what inspired them to vacation at sea.

With tales of rekindling romance, spoiling grandchildren, getting away with a group of ?princesses,? bonding with kids before they leave the nest, and finding a special way to enjoy an anniversary dance, the blog, found at http://inspiredtocruise.com, illustrates the myriad of reasons people take cruise vacations.

Each week during 2012 the blog will explore the celebrations, accomplishments, milestones and other inspired reasons to cruise, each told by a different passenger. This diverse group of contributors ? from long-time cruisers to those who set sail for the first time ? will share a total of 52 stories throughout the life of the blog.

The first five reasons to cruise are:

Story #5: To Dance with My Husband? Susan Galuski of Annapolis, Maryland tells how she had high hopes of dancing with her husband on their 40th anniversary cruise, but her self-conscious spouse kept putting the moment off. Would he ever ask her to dance?

Story #4: Getting Away with Girlfriends? ?The Royal Order of the Grand Princesses? is the ultimate group of girlfriends who cruise to get away from their daily routines so they can enjoy some pampering and fun. Carol Aldy and Mickey Farmer describe how their group finds their inner ?princesses? and embrace the spirit of fun as they dress up in ?royal? attire and flaunt their princess roles to the hilt as they escape on their yearly cruise together.

Story #3: Spoil the Grandkids ? Pam Carlson of Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a grandmother who has started a family tradition of taking each grandchild on a cruise when they turn 13. In her story, she describes her surprise when granddaughter Catherine picked a cruise to Egypt, and the joy of being able to make memories with her in the land of the pharaohs and throughout their Holy Land cruise in the Mediterranean.

Story #2: Before the Kids Leave the Nest ? Beth Shaw of Dublin, Ohio, is a single mother who cruised to take one last vacation together with her three sons before they ?flew the nest.? She shares her mixed emotions about her sons leaving home and her desire to get away with them one last time before they grew up and moved on. Their Caribbean cruise proved to be the perfect send off for two of the boys, headed to college and the military.

Story #1: Marrying Each Other?Twice ? In the first blog post, Nancy Chamberlain-Fox of Trabuco Canyon, California tells the story of cruising to celebrate the second time she and her husband were married?..after a span of being apart for 27 years. Their love story takes an unexpected turn when they discover that their multi-generational dinner table mates each share the same anniversary date.

Also featured on the blog is a weekly ?Escape Inspiration? video. Each 30-second favorite moment at sea is introduced by a Princess crew member who describes why the scene is meaningful to them. Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at Princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Princess Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World?s Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations. Visit us at worldsleadingcruiselines.com.

For further information contact:

Karen Candy, kcandy(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1540

Julie Benson, jbenson(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1530

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Princess Cruises Blog Update: Reason to Cruise #2 Revealed ?One Last Trip Before the Kids Leave the Nest?

Filed under: Blog — Tags: before, blog, cruise, cruises, kids, last, leave, Nest, princess, Reason, Revealed, trip, Update — @ 1:30 pm January 28, 2012


SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

Princess Cruises has revealed story #2 on its blog ?Inspired to Cruise,? featuring a single mother who cruised to take one last vacation together with her three sons before they ?flew the nest.?

In the story, found at http://www.InspiredtoCruise.com, Beth Shaw of Dublin, Ohio, shares her mixed emotions about her sons leaving home and her desire to get away with them one last time before they grew up and moved on. Their Caribbean cruise proved to be the perfect send off for two of the boys, headed to college and the military.

Each week during 2012 the blog will feature a new reason to cruise, gradually sharing a total of of 52 inspiring passenger stories about what compelled them to take a cruise vacation.

The blog also showcases a short ?Escape Inspiration? video about a favorite moment at sea. This week?s video features a sensational sunset at sea introduced by Filipina Dela Cruz, Security Staff aboard Dawn Princess.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at http://www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Find us:

Blog: InspiredToCruise.com

Facebook: facebook.com/PrincessCruises

Twitter: twitter.com/PrincessCruises

YouTube: youtube.com/princesscruises

Flickr: flickr.com/photos/princesscruises

Pandora: princess.com/radio

Newsroom: princess.com/news

Google+: plus.google.com/112949289750199509638/posts

For further information contact:

Karen Candy, kcandy(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1540

Julie Benson, jbenson(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1530

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How To Do Useful Travel Research

A lot of people simply avoid thinking about other aspects than passports and plane tickets when going on an international vacation and such an approach is not correct. Any international vacation will require a lot of research in order to have a healthy and safe trip and you do not want to forget anything so that your trip will be perfect.


First off we would like to emphasize on the fact that you need to be informed when thinking about health. You could start with looking at the Center for Disease Control web site to see if there are any disease or outbreak problems you should be worried about. Any doctor in your area could help you in getting the right prescriptions and immunizations you might require. Always know what you need before actually talking to the doctor. The same thing goes for any possible social or civil problems in the country you are visiting. We do not want there to be any conflicts that could put you at risk so tourist guides and the Department of State are also places you need to put on your prior to the trip research list. Combine this with a good knowledge of the location’s customs when talking about dress codes and legal problems.


The next step would be talking to people about your trip. There is a big chance that you will find someone that was already there. You can obtain email addresses or telephone numbers and you can ask various questions about what you might want to know. Word of mouth travel advice is invaluable when talking about any trip and learning stuff from people that were already there once. This is because these people have already been there and they can tell you what is relaxing and what is not, what is thrilling and what is not and so on!


Think about what you need to know when linked with your personality and plan your trip according to what you like doing. If you are a thrill seeker look for attractions you would love and would get your adrenaline levels to skyrocket. If you are fond of shopping look for the best shopping hot spots and so on. It all depends on the individual or the group of people that is going on the vacation. Make sure that there is a bit of everything for everyone so that the trip will provide a good setting for every single person and this is how you should do useful travel research.

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So Many Exciting Choices of Caribbean Cruises

Every year, there are about two million people boarding Caribbean cruises. Why? Simply  because Caribbean cruises offers unlimited benefits of luxury travel, spectacular destinations, preserved islands, harbors, historic places, local cultures and so much more. With no doubt, more and more people are looking for cruising nowadays and definitely will not left out Caribbean cruises in their main options.

When you search for Caribbean Cruises on the net, you will end up with hundreds of exciting choices. You can choose based on the destinations, prices, family or couples, the length of the stay or the type of cruises. For Caribbean cruises, the options are such as the Princess, Cunard, Ocean Village, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, P&O and Costa Cruises. The most common cruise that most people choose are either Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean cruises. Both offer seven days cruising. The Eastern Caribbean leave from Florida and you will spend more time on the land. This is suitable to those like shopping. There are also ports to be visited like the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. John, St. Thomas and St. Martin. Whereas the Western Caribbean leave either from Florida, Texas or New Orleans and you will spend more time at sea. This is suitable to those like natural beauty, beaches or water activities. Ports of call are such as Mexico, Costa Rico, Dominican Republic, Belize and Jamaica.

The Caribbean areas covers so many beautiful islands and each island is unique in so many ways. Furthermore, each port of calls offers unique culture and hospitality of the locals. Therefore you’ll have hard time to came out with the shortlisted Caribbean cruises list and of course, there are so many routes too to chose from. How long can you spend time with a Caribbean cruise? You can choose from one to two days to over two weeks.

Each specific cruise tailor to a particular needs. For example, if you are taking children along, you might consider Disney Caribbean, as the cruise package comes with so many entertainment activities on the board. If you go with couple, you might want to consider Princess Caribbean, as the cruise offers nice, quite, romantic cruise package and itinerary. If you are looking for luxurious vacation on cruise, you should list high class cruises like Silversea, Crystal or the new Queen Mary II.

The bottom line is, whatever Caribbean cruises that you want to choose, you are advised to do advance booking, as discounted tickets are sold early and do not forget to choose the trusted and authorized cruise agent. For more convenience, you can do your bookings online. If you are concern about the budget, you may want to consider last minutes deals where you might get a discount. Spending time searching the best cruise deals online may save you a few bucks. So good luck in looking the best Caribbean cruises for your holidays!

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The Internet: Helping you Avoid the Loneliness of Travel

Most people would acknowledge that travelling is one of life’s most precious joys. While home is certainly where the heart is, being able to visit new places and see new sights is a crucial part of broadening your life experience and opening your eyes to unknown cultures. Thankfully, the last half of the twentieth century has seen technology advance to the stage where nearly everyone can travel with ease and in comfort.

Whether you’re simply taking a weekend away at a country cottage in New England, or planning to go on a long-haul trip to Thailand, your vacation is sure to excite you with wonders untold and joys anew. However, while taking a vacation can unlock some of the wonders of the world, travelling can also be a lonely experience – and not just if you’re travelling alone.

For instance, while many people long to get away from their everyday routine, you might be one of those people who find routines comforting. And if you have a fear of flying, travelling to your destination might turn out to be a heavily stressful experience rather than a peaceful break. What’s more, large hotel rooms can often seem impersonal and invite feelings of restlessness or homesickness in you.

However, if you’re looking for a way to prevent vacation anxiety, you might find your saviour in an unlikely place – the internet. The advent of many travel sites and social networking sites on the web in recent years has meant that more and more people can share their holiday experiences with each other. But travel blogs and holiday sites can do more than just offer you reviews of hotel resorts or ratings of local restaurants – they can offer you real, valuable advice on how best to overcome your fears and apprehensions when you’re on a holiday.

The solution to this can be simpler than you might think: many travellers rely on taking simple home comforts with them – for example, your favourite pair of slippers or your most comfortable pyjamas – no matter how badly they’re falling apart. It’s also a good idea to take some of your favourite hobbies or pastimes with you on holiday to beat any feelings of loneliness that might creep up on you; if you play an instrument, for instance, take it with you. String and woodwind instruments, like guitars, violins or flutes, are fairly convenient to transport – and unless you’re embarking on a backpacking tour of Europe and need to travel light – there’s no excuse not to take them along with you.

If you’re the sort of person who abhors soulless hotel rooms, then why not take some items from your home with you to help brighten up your room: simple things like family photographs or your bedside alarm clock can help make the atmosphere around you more familiar and welcoming, and can do wonders in curing any feeling of homesickness that might arise.

Since we now live in the internet age, many hotels let you share travel advice and tips online. Homewood Hotels, for example, provides a bulletin board, where past guests can share their experiences of their stay – from restaurants to places to visit or avoid – and pass on advice and tips to potential guests, helping them get the most out of their holiday. So, regardless of whether you’re spending Easter weekend in Houston or Hawaii, you’ll find the internet is your friend when it comes to beating travel anxiety.

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance journalist.

Carnival Cruising Deals

A Carnival cruise ship is literally a floating resort with plush accommodations, first class restaurants, spas, and shopping experiences. Carnival cruise ‘Fun ships’ sail from many ports to over 60 destinations, including Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and New England, even to Europe. For those wanting to see Alaska, Carnival cruise lines sail to Glacier Bay and both Northbound and Southbound Alaska. For those wishing to hobnob with old tales of pirates and treasure in the blue Caribbean, ports in the Eastern, Southern and Western Caribbean are ripe for the plucking. Carnival cruise trips to Mexico sail to Baja and the Mexican Riviera and the Bermuda leg offers a Cruise to Nowhere, if you’re daring enough.

Carnival cruise lines offer both standard and luxury appointments, providing a first class sailing experience for budget travelers or those with bottomless pockets. The finest in dining, entertainment and travel ports of call are the best that a cruise line has to offer, and Carnival cruise vacations have one of the highest user ratings of major cruise lines. Carnival cruise lines don’t just offer great destinations however, but moderately priced cabins for singles or families. Don’t even think about having to sleep on an uncomfortable bunk or berth either, because Carnival cruise lines have installed ‘Carnival Comfort Bed’ sleep systems in all the ships in their globe-trotting fleet. The younger crowd is kept entertained with the new Carnival cruise ‘Club 02′, designed specifically for travelers between the ages of 15 and 17. It’s the new ‘hot spot’ on the ship for those who don’t want to hang out with the parents but want to make friends, dance to the latest music and play video games. The club is staffed with fun and energetic employees who know what your kids want and how to offer it to them.

Want to bring your golf clubs along? Carnival cruise lines offer a V1 Digital Coaching System that will help cure any ailment to your golf swing from the convenience of the ship deck so that you’ll be ready to play once you hit the ports. No matter what you like to do, Carnival cruise personnel will try to provide it for you. Day and night time entertainment keeps passengers enthralled and happy between ports of call, with dancing, singing, and other venues geared for all age groups and tastes.

A Carnival cruise adventure offers events and event planning help if you have special needs or larger groups of people in your traveling party. Online, Carnival cruise lines offer tips, suggestions, and messages posted from other Carnival cruise adventures. The Carnival cruise line’s official website is easy to navigate and offers answers to just abut any question that could possibly be asked about the Carnival cruise vacation experience.

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Extend the reach of your travel advice using the Dopplr blog badge

Filed under: travel — Tags: advice, badge, blog, Dopplr, Extend, reach, travel, using — libertees @ 4:02 pm

Dopplr is an excellent source of travel tips and a good way of doing travel planning, but not all of your friends, colleagues and contacts will be fellow travellers, or regularly viewing your Dopplr profile. That’s why we created the Dopplr blog badge – a simple tool that displays your Dopplr travel plans on other web sites you own or manage, such as blogs and personal home pages. The blog badge works on almost any web site. You will need to have access to the management system of the site, so that you can paste in a short snippet of HTML. Most blogging services make this an easy task. The badge is easy to set up. From your Dopplr home page, click “Your account”. Under the “Using Dopplr elsewhere” heading, you’ll see a link saying “Blog badge”. Click this to get started. The first step is simply to activate the badge. One click and this is done. Click “Save changes” to move on to the second step. Now you can customise some aspects of the badge. You can choose to only display the badge to fellow travellers. It doesn’t matter which site or blog you put it on, it will only be displayed to people visiting who are also simultaneously logged in to Dopplr. You can choose whether or not the badge displays your future trips (if not, it will only display your current location). You can also tell the badge to display either the month of each trip, or the exact date. Using the badge is also easy. Most sites and weblogging services give you the chance to paste in HTML. After selecting your preferences for what the badge should display, you’ll see a box containing HTML characters. Simply copy these and paste them into your blog at the position where you’d like the badge to appear. It’s been designed to fit nicely into most blog sidebars. There’s also an option to display it as an image, rather than as HTML. The blog badge is a useful service for the smart traveller who wants to make the most of the web. Using it means your Dopplr trips are shared more widely. It is especially useful if you have a blog that’s already popular among the people you like to stay in touch with. Whether you use Dopplr for business travel or tourism, the blog badge can be added to a corporate web site or a personal blog in a few minutes, and is a useful way of extending the reach of your travel advice for others.

Dopplr is an excellent source of travel tips and a good way of doing travel planning, but not all of your friends, colleagues and contacts will be fellow travellers, or regularly viewing your Dopplr profile.

That’s why we created the Dopplr blog badge – a simple tool that displays your Dopplr travel plans on other web sites you own or manage, such as blogs and personal home pages.

The blog badge works on almost any web site. You will need to have access to the management system of the site, so that you can paste in a short snippet of HTML. Most blogging services make this an easy task.

The badge is easy to set up. From your Dopplr home page, click “Your account”. Under the “Using Dopplr elsewhere” heading, you’ll see a link saying “Blog badge”. Click this to get started.

The first step is simply to activate the badge. One click and this is done. Click “Save changes” to move on to the second step.

Now you can customise some aspects of the badge. You can choose to only display the badge to fellow travellers. It doesn’t matter which site or blog you put it on, it will only be displayed to people visiting who are also simultaneously logged in to Dopplr. You can choose whether or not the badge displays your future trips (if not, it will only display your current location). You can also tell the badge to display either the month of each trip, or the exact date.

Using the badge is also easy. Most sites and weblogging services give you the chance to paste in HTML. After selecting your preferences for what the badge should display, you’ll see a box containing HTML characters. Simply copy these and paste them into your blog at the position where you’d like the badge to appear. It’s been designed to fit nicely into most blog sidebars. There’s also an option to display it as an image, rather than as HTML.

The blog badge is a useful service for the smart traveller who wants to make the most of the web. Using it means your Dopplr trips are shared more widely. It is especially useful if you have a blog that’s already popular among the people you like to stay in touch with.

Whether you use Dopplr for business travel or tourism, the blog badge can be added to a corporate web site or a personal blog in a few minutes, and is a useful way of extending the reach of your travel advice for others.

Dopplr is a service for smart travellers. Dopplr members share travel plans and travel tips privately with people they trust, and exchange advice on places to stay, eat and explore in cities around the world. Dopplr aggregates this collective intelligence – travel advice from world?s most frequent travellers – as the Social Atlas.

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