Category Archives: Breaking News Affecting the Travel World

GREECE’S DEFAULT NOT AFFECTING TRAVEL SO FAR

Posted on July 1, 2015 by cruisewithmike

The Economics are Difficult for Greek Nationals Well, as if the economics in Greece weren’t already bad enough. Its Official – as of Midnight Tuesday, Greece defaulted on its multi billion dollar IMF loan, and while efforts are presently underway to … Continue reading →

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Crowded Travel Lines and Cancellations could be coming

Posted on February 26, 2013 by cruisewithmike

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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Hurricane Sandy Impacts on Cruise Sailings

Posted on October 25, 2012 by cruisewithmike

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

Posted on February 27, 2012 by cruisewithmike

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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Costa Cruiseship “Concordia” Sinks off the coast of Italy

Posted on January 14, 2012 by cruisewithmike

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 cruisewithmike

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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American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy protection

Posted on November 30, 2011 by cruisewithmike

Yet More Woes in the Travel Market In yet just one more sign of harder economic times which have impacted on the travel world. American Airlines parent company AMR (Owner of American Airlines and American Eagle) filed for Chapter Eleven … Continue reading →

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Explosion and Fire rips through Norwegian cruise ship leaving two crew dead

Posted on September 15, 2011 by cruisewithmike

Deadly Fire in Norway Explosion Rocks Cruise Ship This story is from the Associated Press and Reuters Service Associated Press is reporting from Oslo Norway – An explosion in the engine room has claimed the lives of 2 of her compliment … Continue reading →

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Storms Ravage much of the US with Shock and Awe

Posted on April 30, 2011 by cruisewithmike

SHOCK and AWE! One writer’s fleeting thoughts Devastating storms rip through Our Country! One cannot even sign onto the internet without seeing the horrid evidence of the destruction that has struck America, from the Heartland to the South. Six States … Continue reading →

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Worst Earthquake Ever Strikes Japan, US Pacific Coast braces for waves

Posted on March 11, 2011 by cruisewithmike

Largest Earthquake to Ever Strike Japan Several Hundreds Parish in aftermath! TOKYO — A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation’s eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, … Continue reading →

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