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Where In Europe?
Wednesday, April, 16, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
You've heard stories of the high cost of travel in Europe, thanks to the decline of the dollar against the Euro. The stories certainly should concern anyone setting out to see Europe on their own. Yes, you may pay $8 for a cappuccino in Europe, and the cost of a [...]
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Cruising Into 2008
Wednesday, February, 6, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle

From overland odysseys to the Himalayas to the icy realms of Antarctica, cruising in 2008 not only will cover the globe but also will offer a variety of experiences never before available from -- or on -- a cruise ship. Here are some of the highlights. [...]

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Year-Round Med & European Christmas Cruises
Wednesday, January, 30, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle

When Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas begins sailing from Barcelona in May, she'll do something few other ships have ever done: remain abroad. For the first time, a North American-based cruise line will sail the Mediterranean year-round. Europe's Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises already operate Med cruises [...]

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A New Cruise Line: Jewel River Cruises
Friday, November, 30, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle
Just announced: There's soon to be a new ultra-luxury cruise line on European rivers. On April 5, 2008, a brand new company known as Jewel River Cruises, launches the maiden voyage of the ms Jewel Imperial Blue along France's River Seine. As the only all-suite river cruise ship, the Jewel [...]
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Jewel River Cruises’ Itineraries
Friday, November, 30, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle

In part two of my interviews Albert Peter and Jacques Wulffaert discuss Jewel River Cruises' inaugural season sailings, roundtrip Paris, ranging from 10 to 12 days, with overnights in Paris.

Jewel River Cruises debuts as the industry's first boutique-luxury river cruise line with the April 5, 2008 maiden voyage of the [...]

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River Cruising’s Appeal
Friday, November, 30, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle

Chairman and CEO Albert Peter of the new Jewel River Cruise Line discusses the appeal of river cruising in Europe: (1) no seasickness; (2) the ability to be more active; and (3) lifestyle activities are more easily achieved.

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Book ‘Em Danno
Wednesday, November, 14, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle
When is the best time to book your cruise? The answer depends on where you're going. The only part of your cruise where you can't relax is in booking it. Planning on cruising Europe's rivers next summer? Sorry, you missed the boat. Space is tight, even in the off-season. You're somewhat better [...]
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