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Each year, non-profit organization Ethical Traveler conducts a survey of the world's developing nations, analyzing their progress toward promoting human rights, preserving their environment, and developing a sustainable tourism industry. The study, run by Ethical Traveler's ...Planning a trip to the United States? Get that visa first
Probably one of the most heart-breaking stories we hear is that of travelers who have done their homework, planned their travels well with the exception that they forgot all about a visa that may be required for entry to a country they are visiting. It's easy enough to check ...Seven ways to experience Bahamas culture
When most people think of the Bahamas, there are only three things on their mind: sun, sand and sea. But in between dipping your toes in turquoise waters and sipping down a Bahama Mama or few, there are several ways you can get to know the local culture of the islands ...A conversation with the founder of Swim to Empower
Named for the Greek for "freedom," Eleuthera is 110 miles long and just a mile at its widest. To the east is the occasionally wild Atlantic, to the west a shallow, almost-always-calm Caribbean Sea ... waters on both sides that literally beg to be swum.
Unless, of ...25 Haunting Shipwrecks Around the World
Twisted Sifter is a web site with three simple goals. Provide content that is interesting, funny or creative, use BIG pictures whenever possible and to keep their readers up-to-date with what's popular online. Gadling found this gallery of 25 haunting shipwrecks at ...Eleuthera Island, Bahamas - "Fishing is a Good Life Here"
French Leave, Eleuthera -- Under a cloud-studded sunrise at the end of the two-and-a-half-mile long beach I watch a 14-foot plywood boat back into the morning surf. A trio of Bahamian men readies it for a day of spearfishing along the near-reef that parallels the ...Caribbean Tsunami test hopes to save lives
It was planned long before the earthquake-turned-tsunami event in Japan to test the readiness of 33 Caribbean countries in the region's first full-scale tsunami warning exercise. On Wednesday, March 23, a fictitious earthquake of 7.6 magnitude occurred off the coast ...Cruise line adds new cabins, upgrades to older ship
Whenever a cruise line adds new stuff to old ships, it's a big deal. This time, it will happen during a dry dock maintenance period this coming May. Norwegian Cruise Line will add a total of 58 new cabins to the 2,224-passenger Norwegian Dawn including 28 new suites.
The ...Ten cruise comments you would rather not hear, ever
Cruise ship operations often get a lot of criticism for having too many announcements over the ship's loudspeaker system. Some are essential for safety and just general organization of the many passengers on board. Others are not so essential and often aimed at just selling ...10 breeds of pirate - Somalis to Vikings to Japanese Pirate Ninjas
A yacht carrying a quartet of Americans was recently seized by Somali pirates, the latest in a string of hijackings that reaches back millenia. According to MSNBC, the seized yacht, the "S/V Quest," is owned by Jean and Scott Adam - a couple on a worldwide quest ...Cruise line private islands, a very safe port
Often a highlight of a cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean is a stop at one of the cruise line's private islands. Probably one of the safest, most controlled ports of call you might visit, cruise line private islands are consistently ranked high by passengers. Most are ...Caribbean tourism surges
When the global economic crisis grew into the monster it became and began impacting the lives of people everywhere, the amount of vacations to the Caribbean, not surprisingly, sharply declined. Of all expenses budgeted into any one family's financial plan, these expensive ...750,000 reasons to like Disney Cruise Line
...Cheap Cruises: Best discounts
Special offers, promotions and sales can sometimes be great cruise values. They happen at different times of the year, usually to promote some special event like the launch of a new ship, new itineraries or opening sailings in the future for booking. Another way to save on ...Cheap Cruises: Best time to go
A big factor in finding cheap cruises is when the ship sails. Holiday sailings are in high demand as well as pretty much any time school is out and kids can sail. That leaves the rest of the year wide open for some of the best values around. But some are better than others. ...Luxury At Sea: Royal Caribbean Suites
They come in all sizes. They are the top of the line accommodations. Those who book them pay a premium price. Along with them come exclusive amenities and on-board benefits. Let's take a look at the suites of Royal Caribbean International, their layout, design and what to ...Disney's Dream comes true
Amid smoke, fireworks and every magical trick in the book, Grammy award-winner Jennifer Hudson was on hand this morning at Port Canaveral in Florida to send off Disney Cruise Lines latest creation, the new Disney Dream.
It's been 10 years since the Mouse launched a new ...Princess Cruises wants your bucket list story
Princess Cruises has been talking about amazing experiences for a while now with their popular 50 Essential Experiences blog, now up to week 13 in the year-long run. From week to week, Princess employees relate personal bucket list travel experiences, causing readers to ...Cruise line scams: Shore Excursions
Going ashore can be one of the best parts of a cruise and one of the reasons many travelers choose a cruise vacation in the first place. From the comfort of your floating hotel, you can see multiple destinations but only have to unpack once. Cruise lines offer a wide ...Breaking: More drugs found on cruise ship
UPDATE: Less than a month ago we told you about the cruise line crew accused of smuggling drugs into the Port of Baltimore. Now we have learned that authorities found more drugs on the same ship.
When U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents boarded Royal Caribbean ...
