Minn. couple among those missing from cruise Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 03:48 PM -0800
A Minnesota couple missing after a cruise ship capsized off the west coast of Italy are devout Catholics who spend part of almost every day at church, where he teaches classes and she hands out...[more]
'Racy' N.D. tourism ad pulled after complaints Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 03:10 PM -0800
The advertisement was meant to showcase North Dakota's nightlife: Two young men and three women flirt through the window of a downtown Fargo motel bar. Printed next to them is the message: "Drinks,...[more]
Princess cruise ship turned away due to illness Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 02:44 PM -0800
Princess Cruises said Monday that it is surprised and disappointed that the Falkland Islands government turned away its Star Princess ship because a small number of people on board have stomach flu.[more]
Is cruising safe? Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 01:40 PM -0800
The sinking of a modern cruise ship raises questions about cruise safety. While accidents will happen, the crew and cruise line's response is critical to how emergency plans unfold.
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Friends use social media to find survivors Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 09:25 AM -0800
Friends and relatives of passengers who were on board a capsized Italian cruise liner have turned to social media to search for loved ones and vent their anger and shock at the disaster in which at...[more]
Captain’s favor to crew to blame for cruise disaster? Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 09:08 AM -0800
The captain of the luxury cruise ship that capsized after hitting rocks off Italy had sailed perilously close to the coast to "make a bow" to people on a Tuscan island, according to media reports.[more]
Carnival and cruise sector count cost of disaster Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 08:45 AM -0800
The cruise ship industry faces an uphill task to restore confidence among customers spooked by spectacular images of the stricken Costa Concordia flipped on its side and could suffer a major hit to...[more]
Victoria Falls ... without the bungee jumping Category: TravelPublish Date: 01-16-2012 04:22 AM -0800
Often listed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls and the surrounding gorges are a truly awe-inspiring sight.
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