Phuket, Thailand Is James Bond Territory
Experience sea canoeing, sailing, and other adventures at this exotic southeast Asian destination. The cave tunnel gets smaller and smaller as we lie flat in the yellow inflatable kayak. "No...
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Hawaii By Sea
Cruising the Hawaiian Islands on NCL's American-flagged ocean liner means never packing and unpacking the kids as you tour around a state made to be seen by sea.Is exploring Hawai'i by sea...
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Pride of America
NCL's newest vessel to ply the Hawaiian Islands gets a full inspection from FTF's admiral and falls short on "aloha-ness."Frankly, cruise ships that ply the Hawaiian Islands have a hard...
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Sweden To Finland: A Ferry Fit For A Cruise
Tired of long flights and train rides? FTF recommends a comfortable ferry tour through Scandinavia. In February 2000, my family toured Scandinavia under the aegis of Norvista...
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From Aswan To Luxor: Egypt Along The Nile
A cruise on the Nile River makes for an exciting - and surprisingly affordable - family trip to Egypt. Here's an account of how history can come alive when you fix in some fun...
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Cruising Australia’s South Pacific
A deluxe family cruise with P&O Lines from Sydney, Australia highlights the pirates' lore and pleasures of the South Pacific.Modern travel can make my head spin. Jump on a plane, whiz into...
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Galapagos Islands Cruise With Lindblad
Play Darwin with your family on an educational, unforgettable trip around the ecologically amazing Galapagos islands with Lindblad Expeditions. We just finished...
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Maximize The Magic Onboard MSC’s Lirica
Thinking of taking a cruise? Check out what makes the MSC Lirica a great choice for an upscale onboard experience for the whole family.Pack lots of fun gear, toss in some chic party clothes, stir...
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