http://cruisetastic.com Discount Cruises, Cruise News and Deals Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:02:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en       Recharge this April or May on these just-announced 3- and 4-day Caribbean cruises with fares from only $264 per person roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale.* Sail on the spectacular Caribbean Princess® and enjoy features like world-class dining, the Lotus Spa®, casino gaming, musical productions, nightclubs and more. Watch movies poolside, ... http://cruisetastic.com/2008/02/01/princess-cruise-line-caribbean-from-264/ Rightly famous for its beaches and music, beautiful, brash Jamaica is much more besides. There's certainly plenty of white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palm trees, but there are also spectacular mountains and rivers, tumbling waterfalls and cactus-strewn savannah plains. Far more than just a resort, the island also ... http://cruisetastic.com/2008/01/17/jamaica/ Crystal Cruises has tapped international authors on Asian culture and a chef to join guests on several tours in Vietnam, India and Thailand. On select April cruises, Crystal guests have the opportunity to explore Vietnam's Cu Chi Tunnels and the imperial city of Hue with filmmaker and author Jean Pierre-Isbouts, ... http://cruisetastic.com/2008/01/17/crystal-cruise-lines-features-guest-authors-chef-in-asia/ Holland America Line has completed a $20 million upgrade to the Prinsendam. The enhancements include new luxury bathrooms in all staterooms, the addition of the Explorations Cafe, an expanded and refurbished shopping promenade, and new carpets and stone flooring. Stateroom upgrades included remodeled bathrooms and redesigned closet space. New carpet, ... http://cruisetastic.com/2008/01/17/holland-americas-prinsendam-gets-enhancements/ Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in its annual report on the status of the cruise industry, predicted a record year for 2008, with member lines projected to carry 12.8 million passengers. Of the total, 10.5 million passengers will originate from North America and 2.3 million from international markets. "The cruise ... http://cruisetastic.com/2008/01/17/cruise-industry-predicts-record-passenger-numbers-for-2008/     ... http://cruisetastic.com/2007/12/12/amazing-vacations-to-alaska-with-princess-%e2%80%94-balconies-from-1099/ ROYAL CARIBBEAN will homeport its two Genesis-class ships in Port Everglades when the 5,400-passenger vessels enter service in 2009 and 2010, making the Fort Lauderdale port home to the two largest cruise ships built to date. The two ships are expected to add approximately 584,000 passengers per year to Port ... http://cruisetastic.com/2007/12/11/new-royal-caribbean-ships-call-port-everglades-home/ For years, Southwest has offered one of the best senior airfare discount programs in the U.S., giving travelers ages 65 and up exclusive access to affordable fares for last-minute travel. http://cruisetastic.com/2007/12/11/southwest-senior-fares-the-best-for-last-minute/ AARP members are eligible for exclusive benefits with many different hotels, airlines, cruise companies, rental car companies, and more when they book travel using Travelocity's AARP Passport website. http://cruisetastic.com/2007/12/11/aarp-passport-deals-on-airfare-hotel-cruises-and-more/ Grand Circle Travel, a tour provider that caters to mature travelers, has posted its 2008 tours with air-inclusive vacations starting at $1,245 per person. http://cruisetastic.com/2007/12/11/2008-grand-circle-tours-from-1245-plus-ways-to-save/