Airports across Euro

Airports across Europe were closed Wednesday and Eurostar Group canceled much of its rail service because of heavy snow and temperatures that dropped well below freezing.

Holland America Line

Holland America Line Partners with the Legendary Le Cirque Restaurant

New luxury train lau

New luxury train launched in India

Swiss Alps to have t

Swiss Alps to have the Longest Tunnel in the World by 2017

Windstar's Signature

Windstar's Signature Host Series Features the Winemakers of Kenward Family Wines During Wind Surf's January 16, 2011 Barbados to Barbados Voyage

RCL revitalisation o

RCL revitalisation of five ships in its fleet; Radiance of the Seas, Splendour of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas will all undertake various updates during 2011

Holland America Ship

Holland America Ship to Host Food Network’s Keegan Gerhard

In January, The Bell

In January, The Bellagio in Las Vegas will be charging its guests a resort fee.

American Airlines sa

American Airlines said it will end its participation in Orbitz and Orbitz for Business on Dec. 1st, 2010

Royal Caribbean Repo

Royal Caribbean Reports 55 Percent Rise in 3Q Profits

Princess Cruises Int

Princess Cruises Introduces 16 New Shore Excursions for 2010/2011 Caribbean and Panama Canal Cruise Seasons

Silversea Reduces Si

Silversea Reduces Single Supplement on Select Voyages

Steve McCraw, direct

Steve McCraw, director of Texas Homeland Security, said that nobody should visit Mexico due to increased violence by drug cartels

French port and dock

French port and dock unions have called for rolling strikes to coincide with a national general strike on Oct. 12 protesting the pension reform bill

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Valor and Carnival Liberty receive perfect health score

Celebrity names new

Celebrity names new Solstice class ship coming in November 2012, Celebrity Reflection

Titanic

"Instead of steering Titanic safely round to the left of the iceberg, once it had been spotted dead ahead, the steersman, Robert Hitchins, had panicked and turned it the wrong way."

Titanic Sinking Truth

"Instead of steering Titanic safely round to the left of the iceberg, once it had been spotted dead ahead, the steersman, Robert Hitchins, had panicked and turned it the wrong way."

Skytrain opens at Mi

Skytrain opens at Miami's airport. This helps to cut walking times

Cruise West’s 120-

Cruise West’s 120-passenger Spirit of Oceanus was sold to a Danish company, which renamed it the Sea Spirit

Discovered shipwreck

Discovered shipwreck in Baltic Sea somewhere between 1800-1830 yields oldest Champagne and drinkable beer.

Cruise West not Taking Any New Bookings!

Cruise West. We are in the process of restructuring the company. As part of this process we have suspended all new bookings.

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follow hellotxt team on http://htxt.it/fMlo

UPDATE 3: Curfew imp

UPDATE 3: Curfew imposed as utilities are restored in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sept. 5. State of emergency extended.

Malaria Epidemic - M

Malaria Epidemic - Mumbai, India

Are Airlines Responsible for Fee Charged Lost Baggage

Airline customer pays $25 to check her bag in on a Domestic Flight. The airlines lost her bags. Now she is suing for $5 Million Dollars.

Disney's New Hawaiian Resort

Walt Disney's Aulani Hawaiian resort is under construction and scheduled to open in 2011.

Travel Advisery!

The State Department is advising Americans to defer any unnecessary travel to several states in Mexico, including Tamaulipas, Michoacan and parts of Chihuahua and Durango

Paul Gauguin South Pacific Cruises

Paul Gauguin offering New Photography Cruises!

RECALL

Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard. Kyle Bruening

Port of Montreal

Incident: Port worker lockout Start Date: July 19 Location: Montreal Impact: Major shipping disruptions

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc

emerged from a Chapter 11 reorganization process. Kyle Bruening

Hertz Increases Car

Hertz Increases Car Rental Prices at U.S. Airport Locations. Kyle Bruening

Carnival Cruise Lines said it has suspended shore excursions to...

Coki Beach on St. Thomas after a 14-year-old female passenger died after being caught in the crossfire of a gun battle in the area.

Cuba & Cruise Travel

Yes Cuba has agreed to lift the travel ban but they are not ready to support and influx of cruise passengers. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

American Cruise Line

American Cruise Lines Christens New Ship Independence

Norwegian Epic Gets Christened by Country Star

Godmother and country music star Reba McEntire officially christened the Norwegian Epic on Friday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m

Recall of Beef Jerky

M&K II Co., a Macomb, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of beef jerky products because they contain undeclared allergens, wheat and soy

Norwegain Cruise Line Announces

An exclusive partnership with SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin ice wine to be introduced on board Norwegian Epic. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

NCL Epic Problems Already!

NCL could be forced to rip out the sinks in staterooms on board its new ship Norwegian Epic, following a design malfunction.

Star Clippers Sunset Marriage!

Star Clippers is now offering honeymoon guests the opportunity for a sunset marriage blessing on the upper deck of the company’s four-masted ships. Kyle Bruening

U.S Increasing Passport/Visa Charges Effective 7-13-10

The department will charge consumers $110 plus a $25 executive fee for an adult passport. Kyle Bruening

New Disney Dream Ship

On Jan. 26, the Disney Dream will set sail from Port Canaveral on its maiden voyage. Kyle Bruening

British Airways

British Airways Union Threatens Summer of Disruptive Strikes. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Silversea Whisper

Silver Whisper Completes Major Refurbishment. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Seabourn's New Ship

Seabourn Takes Delivery of New Mega-Yacht Sojourn. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Ritz-Carlton making Changes

Ritz-Carlton, which is now part of Marriott International. Kyle Bruening

Airlines

are increasing what travelers pay to go to Europe by imposing much higher surcharges for fuel than they charged last year.

Leisure Travel on th

Leisure Travel on the Rise: Deloitte Survey Suggests Consumers Are Warming Up To Memorial Day and Summer Vacations

Hilton Hotels recently changed the Loyalty points

for Hilton Honors. Essentially, a free night that used to cost 10,000 points now runs 12,500. Kyle Bruening

Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean

New “Best Price Guarantee” program find a lower cruise fare advertised within 48 hours of booking the same cruise will get an onboard credit in the amount of 110 percent of the difference between the two fares.

WASHINGTON, May 15,

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2010 - Montclair Meat Co., Inc., a Montclair, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 53,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli

New Carnival Ship for 2012

Carnival Breeze has been selected as the name for our brand-new ship which will join the fleet in spring 2012. Kyle www.theLuxuryShips.com

Cruise Fuel Charges

Carnival's UK brands, Cunard and P&O, reinstate fuel surcharges today. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Earthquake

Strong Earthquake - Sumbawa Region, Indonesia. Kyle Bruening

New Princess Ships

Carnival Finalizes Contracts for Two Large Princess Ships. Kyle Bruening www.theluxuryShips.com

New York Car Bomb

Pakistani in custody in NY car bomb attack. Kyle Bruening

United vs. Continental???

United agrees Continental merger. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

NCL Best Price Guarantee!

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a “Best Price. Guaranteed.” program. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Custom Corned Beef,

Custom Corned Beef, Inc., a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 460 pounds of fully cooked crumbled pork sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Kyle

RECALLS

Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard. Kyle Bruening

Carnival Triumph

April 30, 2010- Despite oil spill, Carnival ship expected to depart New Orleans on time. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

New travel alert: avoid Arizona

In a turnaround, Mexico tells travelers to avoid Arizona because of controverial new state law. Kyle Bruening

United-Continental m

United-Continental merger expected to be announced soon. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Ban on Cuban Travel?

The lifting of the U.S. travel ban for Cuba appears to be a matter of "when" instead of "if". Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Government Recall on Hockey Sticks

Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. Kyle Bruening

Location: Guinea-Bissau

Incident: Army chief of staff replaced; prime minister briefly detained. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Chef Table Dining Option on Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Lines is rolling out the new Chef’s Table dining option, which lets passengers tour the galley and dine with a ship chef. Kyle Bruening

Windstar Cruises!

Windstar Cruises to add Holy Land itineraries. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Disney Ships Include...

Animator's Palate restaurant that virtually takes guests under the sea. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Disney Dream

Disney Dream to Feature Onboard Enchanted Art Program. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Norovirus Strikes Again!

The norovirus sickened almost 420 people aboard Celebrity Mercury. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Carnival Cruise Ship Bomb Scare

A Virginia man has been accused of starting a bomb scare that caused a five-hour delay in the return of the Carnival Cruise Ship Sensation to Port Canaveral in Florida. Kyle Bruening

Sea Princess in Australia 2011

Princess Cruises will move the Sea Princess to Australia for the 2011-12 cruise. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Moscow Explosions

Incident: Two explosions at Moscow metro stations Location: Lubyanka and Park Kultury stations, central Moscow Time/Date: Approximately 0756 March 29; with a second blast 40 minutes later. Kyle Bruening

New Master of Seabourn Sojourn

The Yachts of Seabourn named Capt. Karlo Buer master of the Seabourn Sojourn when it debuts on June 6 in London. Kyle Bruening

Crystal Cruise Line Perfect Choice Dining

Affords you three distinct dining options—Classic Main and Late seating and the new Open Dining by Reservation. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Carnival Corp. Chair

Carnival Corp. Chairman and CEO Micky Arison today said it may be a while before the company orders more new ships for its many subsidiaries. Kyle Bruening

Cruise Industry Rebounding

The cruise industry has survived a rough 18 months and is seeing demand rebound. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Windstar Cruises to Offer Gaming Onboard

Windstar Signs with Century Casinos to Operate Gaming. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Celebrity Eclipse

New Celebrity cruises' vessel to spend a second summer sailing from Southampton. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Madoff Beaten in Prison?

Mr. Madoff was treated for a broken nose, fractured ribs and cuts to his head and face. Kyle Bruening

Bernie Madoff

A grand jury handed up indictments against two former computer programmers of Ponzi King Bernie Madoff

Perdue Farms Recall of Sausage

Perdue Farms, Inc., a Washington, Ind., establishment, is recalling approximately 10,368 pounds of fresh sweet Italian turkey sausage products. Kyle Bruening

Hotel Discounts

More hotels are offering a discount to guests who pay in full before they stay and forgo a discount if they fail to show. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Crystal Cruises New Dining Option

Crystal now offers Classic Main and Late seatings, and their new Open Dining by Reservation. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

No More Paper Tickets from Cunard

Cunard joins a growing list of cruise lines that is forgoing paper tickets to its guests. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Cruise Wave Season Booking Strong!

Cruise Lines Report Strong Bookings During Wave Season. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

New Disney Premiere Passport

Disney to offer "premiere passport, which offers access to all of the theme-park operator's parks. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

The 16-year-old Rynd

The 16-year-old Ryndam has emerged from a 17-night dry dock that saw the addition of a new eatery, lounge area and more. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Baltic Cruising on the Increase

Cruise Baltic, a network of 27 ports in the region, reports continued growth in most segments of the industry in 2009. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Consumer Confidence Growing in European Travel

Bookings to Europe by U.S. travelers are increasing. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Airline Industry Update!

The airline industry is beginning to show signs of a recovery. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryships.com

U.S. Travel Promotion Passes

Landmark legislation that establishes a multi-million dollar, public-private partnership to promote the U.S. as a premier travel destination and better explain travel security policies to foreign travelers gained final passage by a strong bipartisan vote of 78 to 18 in the Senate. Kyle Bruening

Cruise Ship Weddings

Wedding business on cruise ships has increased by as much as 60%. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Three crew members a

Three crew members and four others were injured when a luxury cruise ship smashed into a pier in Egypt, the ship's operator said. The Costa Europa suffered damage to its right side when it crashed into the Sharm el Sheik pier as it docked. Kyle Bruening

Celebrity Solstice

Celebrity Solstice the world's best mega-size cruise ship according to Conde Nast Readers. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Carnival boosts pric

Carnival boosts prices for summer cruises. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Another Cruise Passenger Dies!

Princess Cruises suspends popular Virgin Islands tour after passenger killed in accident. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Holland America in Australia

Holland America plans to send a second cruise ship to Australia. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Airline Merging

India's Kingfisher Airlines to become Oneworld member. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Travel to Syria Ok!

U.S. lifts travel advisory for Syria. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Worst Airports

New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International and New York’s LaGuardia, located in the biggest U.S. aviation market, ranked lowest among airports in a survey of passenger satisfaction

New Princess Ships

Carnival signs deal for 2 new ships for Princess brand. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises is launching a program that allows travel agents to give prospective passengers a taste of a cruise by bringing them aboard a Princess ship for lunch and a tour. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

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Cruise lines doing better than most of travel industry in downturn. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Two rush-hour trains

Two rush-hour trains collided in Buizingen, Belgium Feb. 15. Expect service delays and cancellations.

Two rush-hour trains

Two rush-hour trains collided in Buizingen, Belgium Feb. 15. Expect service delays and cancellations. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Cruise deals are mor

Cruise deals are more scarce as more people are expected to sail. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Cruise Vacations!

Cruise Get Repeat Customers. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

People Like to Take Cruises!

Cruise Ships draw Repeat Customers. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Mid-Atlantic Flights Cancelled

The severe winter storm affecting the Mid-Atlantic region has prompted airlines to cancel nearly all flights to and from major airports, including Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Philadelphia International (PHL) Kyle Bruening

Mid-Atlantic Flights Cancelled

The severe winter storm affecting the Mid-Atlantic region has prompted airlines to cancel nearly all flights to and from major airports, including Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Philadelphia International (PHL), Feb. 5-6. Similar disruptions are occurring at other airports in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Mid-Atlantic Flights Cancelled

The severe winter storm affecting the Mid-Atlantic region has prompted airlines to cancel nearly all flights to and from major airports, including Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Philadelphia International (PHL), Feb. 5-6. Similar disruptions are occurring at other airports in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Kyle Bruening

Mid-Atlantic Flights Cancelled

The severe winter storm affecting the Mid-Atlantic region has prompted airlines to cancel nearly all flights to and from major airports, including Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Philadelphia International (PHL), Feb. 5-6. Similar disruptions are occurring at other airports in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Kyle Bruening

New Spa Ship Cabins the Trend!

Spa cabins are now cropping up on the new builds of other cruise lines including Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Carnival Miracle hits Pier.

The 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle struck a pier in St. Kitts causing 15 foot gash. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

More Bombings!

Suicide Bomber Kills 13 Pilgrims - Baghdad, Iraq Kyle Bruening

More Toyota Issues!

Faulty gas pedals force car rental companies to pull Toyotas. Kyle Bruening

100-passenger Clelia II

The expedition ship that crashed into rocks in Antarctica last month pulled from service for rest of season. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Traveling to S. Philippines Islands, Think Twice!

Travel Alert for Southern Philippines Islands. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Disney Adventures Lower Prices~

Adventures by Disney introduces lower-priced itineraries. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Single Cruise Cabins without the Added Price!

Norwegian Cruise Line will market the 100-square-foot studio accommodations on its upcoming newbuild, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic, to solo travelers. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Want an Airline Trying Harder?

Virgin America, the airline dedicated to making flying good again, is reinventing travel by providing award-winning service and a host of innovative amenities at fabulously low fares. This is flying as it should be - with WiFi, TV, movies, music, mood-lighting, food on-demand, seat-to-seat chat and much more. For two years running, Virgin America was voted, by readers like you, Best Domestic Airline in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Kyle Bruening

Royal Caribbean Docks in Haiti!

Backlash over cruise ship docked in Haiti. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Airport Parking Rates!

Parking rates at airports increase. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Travel Warnings!

US issues terror warning for Malaysian state. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

2010 Introduces 11 New Ships

11 cruise ships to be delivered this year. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Laptops in Cruise Ship Cabins!

Oceania Cruises says its next ship, the 1,258-passenger Marina, will be the first with laptop computers as a standard cabin amenity. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Beef Recall

National Steak and Poultry, an Owasso, Okla., establishment, is recalling approximately 248,000 pounds of beef. Kyle Bruening

Ham Products Recall

Maine Firm Recalls Ham Products for Possible Listeria Contamination. Kyle Bruening

Cougar Cruise

Carnival spokeswoman Jennifer de la Cruz tells USA TODAY the line has banned the concept in the wake of what was billed as the world's first cougar cruise last month. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Booking Travel Online, Good or Bad?

Consumers have embraced the idea of booking travel online, but as they increasingly run into issues, more are realizing that doing so is not as easy or as convenient as they once believed. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

YTB International

Several former referring travel agents at YTB International have filed another complaint against the multilevel marketing travel company. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

So What Is Up With the Norovirus?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 13 outbreaks of norovirus and other illnesses on cruise ships last year. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com

Airline Merger

The U.S. recently approved the merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. Kyle Bruening www.theLuxuryShips.com