Category Archives: Current News and Events

Current News and Items of Importance

Crowded Travel Lines and Cancellations could be coming

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

We Could Be Facing Long Waits, and Travel Cancellations March 1st, marks a very critical U.S. Federal government budget deadline that is fast approaching. If no action is taken by the U.S. Congress and President to avert a forced shutdown, … Continue reading →

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Another Carnival Ship Triumph is adrift at sea

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Yet Another Carnival Ship is adrift at sea “Houston we have a problem” can also now be a hailing sign for Carnival Cruise Lines, especially to those in the Texas port of Galveston. As the Carnival Cruise ship Triumph  (which set … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy, Aftermath for the Cruise Lines

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Hurricane SANDY Aftermath for the Cruise Lines While it is customary that Hurricane Season brings a number of storms every year, and while the cruise lines remain continually poised to make necessary changes, as most hurricanes are tightly-knit, slow-moving storms … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy Impacts on Cruise Sailings

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Hurricane Sandy Impacts on Cruise Sailings Thusfar As a service to our readers, we are FORWARDING a post from our good friend RICH TUCKER at CruiseSource. If you desire to have the fastest and latest updates we highly recommend that you … Continue reading →

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MSC Divina, Makes her Debut – A Review

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

The MSC Divina A definite “break” from the MSC mold Certainly it can be said of MSC’s newest addition to their fleet. Click Here to see a short video of the ship. The MSC Divina is a definite departure from the … Continue reading →

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Panana Canal Expansion Project, When will it be completed?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Panama Canal Expansion Project  When will it be completed? I have a number of clients and customers who desire to know just when the Panama Canal Expansion Project is supposed to be completed. Official Government Answer? August 2014. To mark … Continue reading →

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Costa “Allegra” Cruiseship reported adrift at sea after engine room fire

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Yet another Costa (Carnival) dilemma Cruise Ship Reported Adrift  Costa’s ”Allegra” was adrift in the Indian Ocean near the Seychelles Isles (one place where convicted Somalia maritime pirates are housed) today, (Monday), Feb. 27 after a fire in the generator room. … Continue reading →

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Cruise with Mike, Launches A New Website

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Rich in Content A New Launching Pad “Cruise with Mike” is pleased to announce the Launching of its Brand New Website which can be found at http://www.cruisewithmike.info, and while most websites smack at you with prices and travel offerings (they are here … Continue reading →

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Costa Cruiseship “Concordia” Sinks off the coast of Italy

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Ship may remain for up to a year While the final Casualty Toll may still not yet be known (information courtesy from ABC, CNN, HLN, and USA Today news reporting sources) Here is the latest from the scene. A Bad Day at Sea … Continue reading →

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New Air Service where Vision is more than just a name

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Move Over Allegiant Air and Others There’s a New Game in Some Towns Or ARE THEY??????? Today began a new air service  to some smaller cities. Vision Airlines has taken to the airways beginning Tuesday, December 27, 2011. With Service … Continue reading →

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