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Cruise ... Ahhhh ... Just the word conjures up images of sipping big frozen tutti-fruity drinks, fine dining, gambling, and total relaxation. Just remember that it pays to shop around. I was checking out fares at different travel sites and found a difference of $130 for the same room on the same cruise! http://www.cruisenewsdaily.com - This internet cruise newsletter is full of the latest cruise news. www.cruising.org/index0.htm - This is the official site for the Cruise Lines International Association. There is a ton of good basic info here! www.cruisecritic.com - Find planning guides, port info, bargains, and more! The board at this site is very active! You will get some good tips from those in the know. www.qwikfyx.com/TravelIndex.htm - Thanks Mike for this great look at cruising! www.cruise2.com - "The Free "Not-forProfit" Site for Visitors, Travel Agents, & Cruise Lines" This site claims to be the largest cruise portal on the internet, and it IS huge! http://cruises.about.com/index.htm?COB=home&PM=112_100_T - Cruise information from About.com. www.howstuffworks.com/cruise.htm - How cruises work from HowStuffWorks.com. This has some good basic information without having to sift through a sales pitch. www.cruiseopinion.com - I think that one of the best ways to get the most from your vacation is to get advice and tips from your fellow travelers. This is the place to go to get first-hand info on cruising. Enjoy! www.cruisereviews.com - This non-commercial website was created to help you find the right cruise line and the right cruise ship for you! www.cruise-addicts.com - Cruise @ddicts - This site has message boards, photo galleries, cruise reviews, and more. www.mytravelco.com/cruises - MyTravelCo.com is a complete travel site, but they have GREAT info on cruising. I really like the 360 pics on different ships. There is also a message board here. www.shoretrips.com - Pick your port & purchase online shore excursion. www.duchessathome.com/cruising.html - I just LOVE this site! The Duchess has created a wonderful cruise site with a TON of good info. If you check out her homepage, you will discover that she's a gambling gal, too! I think we're kindred spirits! www.cruiseweb.com - The Cruise Web is a good place to search for cruises. You can check out cruise lines, destinations, and hunt for specials. www.cruise.com - Book online or request a quote. You can sign up for cruise specials to be sent to your e-mail address as well. http://luxurycruisevacationguide.com - A cruise guide from TravelWizard.com. This site has detailed information on various cruise lines and info on special interest cruises. https://members.tripod.com/~PARNAMI/newban.gif.gif - Parnami's Cruise Page - I had fun looking at the ship tours! www.geocities.com/Calgon1/UPL-2_Adults_Warm.html - The ultimate packing list for warm climates. http://cruisediva.com - "Make the most of your cruise vacation with information from CruiseDiva.com"
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