SAMBA to the sounds of BRAZIL

I have taken a few calls over the last few days of clients looking for a cruise to South America.  Well MSC Cruises will be operating half a dozen ships in South America calling at the ports of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo and lots more in autumn 2010.  A cruise to South America I feel is the best way to see this vibrant continent without the hassles of making your own way there.

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Fred Olsen 2011

Fred Olsen's preview 2011 brochure goes on sale on 25 February.  It features sailings from April 2011 to October 2011.  Fred Olsen who is a British cruise line always seems to be one of the first to get in with new itineraries. 

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Beat the Rush!

2011 Itineraries and prices will soon be launched with all cruise lines.  NCL and Royal Caribbean will be launched at the end of March and P&O, Princess and Cunard towards end of April.  Fred Olsen already has their preview brochure out and it goes on sale end of February.

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Goodbye Ocean Village

Ocean Village's final voyage will go on sale on 8th March. I have some fond memories of the Ocean Village.  I remember when she first launched and then sailed on her myself for a week around the Mediterranean.  I can remember thinking am I going to enjoy this ship being so different to anything I had been on and I was pleasantly surprised.  It is just so laid back and plenty to do onboard.  The cabins were a really good size too and such a variety of food.

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Alaskan Adventure

I took a call the other day from a client who is keen to cruise Alaska next year.  How do you know the best time to travel?  What itineraries are best? Who should I cruise with?  Well here is my guide to cruising Alaska..............

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Cabin Fever

Can you imagine going on a cruise and getting confined to your cabin.  Well this does happen and it happens more than we think.  The norovirus sickness bug is one of the biggest bugs at sea.  The first symptom of the bug is a sudden onset of nausea which normally is followed by projectile vomiting and diarrhoea.  The symptoms don't normally start until 24 to 48 hours after the initial infection this is why it spreads so quickly onboard a ship.

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Opera Star on the Waves

The new P&O Azura will host several well known artists when she sails her maiden voyage in April this year. Amongst the guests will be international opera star Russell Watson. He will perform for passengers on the Azura's maiden voyage.

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Romance at Sea!

With Valentine's Day approaching why not treat your love one to a romantic cruise.  Many companies make it easy to find a perfect voyage for two.  You can have breakfast in bed or dine under the stars.  A cruise is such a great way to relax and get pampered, and there is such great dining and entertainment onboard you will find it a pleasure to be away.  Lots of cruise lines have got romantic offers available, here are some of them.

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