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Unveiling of New Disney Treasure’s Stern Art: Disney Cruise Line Reveals Rendering
by Donald WoodLast updated at 11:50 AM ET on Tue July 18, 2020 Disney Cruise Line has revealed a rendering of its Disney Treasure ship’s stern. The company is preparing for the launch of Disney Treasure in 2024. DCL officials announced the news on Tuesday, in Celebration, Florida. Disney Treasure will continue the tradition of…
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Carnival Provides Progress Update on Cruise Ship WiFi Upgrade for Faster Connectivity
Need fast internet while on a cruise ship? Here’s your solution – faster Wi-Fi on board your ship is now possible. Carnival Cruise Line recently made news when they announced they’d install Elon Musk’s Starlink internet system, touted to be lightning fast by many experts. Carnival now provides this service on 11 ships, and plans…
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Cruise Ship Breaks Free from Mooring Ropes Due to Strong Winds
by Rich ThomaselliLast updated at 2:25 PM ET on Tue July 18, 2023 It must have been an incredibly strong wind. Strong winds caused Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima to break away from its mooring lines in Zeebrugge (Belgium) over the weekend. A Norwegian spokesperson confirmed that despite a gangway falling into the water there…
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Free Airfare on Select Sailings Now Available from American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines announced it would mark the commencement of summer season 2023 on the Upper Mississippi by providing free airfare on selected voyages. Cruise Line announced their Free Domestic Airfare offer for August and September departure dates of their eight-day Upper Mississippi River cruises operating between St Louis, Missouri and St Paul, Minnesota. These…
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Brightline Orlando Ticket Sales Now Open
by Noreen CompanikLast updated at 3:25 PM ET on Wed May 17, 2020 Brightline has begun selling tickets for the much-anticipated Brightline Orlando Connection. Tickets between South Florida (Miami Aventura, Fort Lauderdale Boca Raton West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale Aventura) and Orlando (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton), are now available at gobrightline.com…
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Top Summer Car Rental Destinations in the United States
Allianz Partners released its Top Ten Summer Rental Car Report this Monday, providing road-tripping Americans with their most sought-after destinations this season. Orlando remains at the top of our rankings for family fun for three consecutive years, ahead of Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas and Anchorage. Los Angeles, Portland (Oregon), Boston, Kahului and San Francisco make…
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Memorial Day 2023: Budget-Friendly Bus and Train Travel Destinations Revealed
by Mia TaylorLast updated at 1:00 AM ET on Tue May 16, 202023 Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. News reports predict that a record number will hit the road (or take to the air) to enjoy a vacation getaway. Wanderu, a website that analyzes eco-friendly travel options, has released a list of…
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Enterprise Holdings Unveils Enhanced Standard of Service for Car Rental Brands
Enterprise Holdings announced an enhanced Standard of Care process designed to guarantee travelers are provided with only well-maintained and clean vehicles from its three brands, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car. Car rental giant Enterprise Car Rental has strengthened their dedication to customer service by equipping its rental locations with best…
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Unveiling the $8.8 Billion Updated Expansion Plan for Washington DC’s Union Station
by Laurie BarattiLast updated at 5:35 PM ET on Sun May 14, 2023 Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released this week a revised concept of redevelopment of Washington D.C.’s historic Union Station. The station was completed in 1908, more than 100 years ago. The multi-billion dollar expansion of Washington D.C.’s…
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Optimal and Challenging Times for Traveling During the July 4th Weekend
Are you planning a road trip this Independence Day holiday weekend? You won’t be alone: millions will also hit the highways to celebrate independence day! As TravelPulse reported recently, according to AAA a record number of Americans traveling by car is set to set this year – 43.2 million will use car for transportation compared…
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