The New York Times – Travel:
Younger generations of passengers are venturing onto ships for the first time. And with sky-high airfares and expensive hotels on land, many are saving money.
Category: Cruises
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Icon of the Seas: Royal Caribbean Bets on Huge Candy-Colored Cruise Ship
The New York Times – Travel:
The ship, by some measures the world’s largest, will depart from Miami in January on its maiden voyage. Some can’t wait to board. Others call it a “monstrosity” that is bad for the environment.
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Video Voyeur Hid Camera in Cruise Ship Bathroom, F.B.I. Says
The New York Times – Travel:
The bureau arrested a passenger aboard the Harmony of the Seas for allegedly recording more than 150 passengers, including 40 minors, in a public bathroom.
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A Widow Said Her Husband Was Left in a Drinks Cooler After Dying on a Cruise
The New York Times – Travel:
Marilyn Jones accused Celebrity Cruises in a lawsuit of storing her husband’s body in a cooler rather than the ship’s morgue and allowing it to become “horrifically decomposed.”
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How Much Did You Spend on Your Solo Vacation?
The New York Times – Travel:
We spoke to readers about their recent solo travels, including their motivations to travel alone and what they chose to spend on.
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Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?
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Solving Your Travel Nightmare Is His Mission
The New York Times – Travel:
Seth Kugel, who writes the Tripped Up column for The New York Times, offers readers travel advice and problem solving — including, once, a $17,000 refund.
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
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How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.
The New York Times – Travel:
One of the newest sports crazes is not only portable, but an opportunity to meet fellow travelers who can’t get enough of this addictive game.