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		<title>Departure Ports: New Orleans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Orleans is one of the most iconic cities in American culture. It is the setting of the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, and the annual carnival-like celebration attracts crowds that number in the tens of thousands. It is the birthplace of jazz music, and the tradition of jazz music persists in the city&#8217;s lounges and venues to this day. It &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/who-cruises-out-of-new-orleans/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>National Cruise Vacation Week at DiscountCruises.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a cruise fanatic, you&#8217;ve definitely heard about it. And we hope you&#8217;ve checked out the really awesome cruise deals we&#8217;ve posted. But are you wondering &#8211; what exactly is National Cruise Vacation Week? Not to worry! We have the details on the best cruise sale of the year! &#8220;The World&#8217;s Largest Cruise Sale&#8221; runs from October 17-23, 2011 (right now!). There are 25 &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/national-cruise-vacation-week-at-discountcruises-com/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Oprah&#8217;s Norwegian Gem Takeover</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Back in 2009, Oprah Winfrey treated 1,700 of her employees AND their families to an all-expenses paid Mediterranean cruise. Her ship of choice? The Norwegian Gem (specially chartered of course)! Oprah celebrated her 55th birthday in style. First up, 3 days in Barcelona, Spain. Then it was time to board the Gem and cruise like a Norwegian for a 10-day holiday to Italy, Turkey, Greece, &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/oprahs-norwegian-gem-takeover/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cruise Reviews: MSC&#8217;s Yacht Club</title>
		<description><![CDATA[MSC takes pride in their Yacht Club &#8211; an exclusive &#8220;ship within a ship&#8221; offering the ultimate in luxury, privacy and personal service. Over the summer, Flight Centre USA&#8217;s President, Dean Smith, had the chance to cruise aboard the MSC Splendida. He wrote a review on the incredible Yacht Club experience he had: At the end of July, I had the pleasure of enjoying a five &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/cruise-reviews-mscs-yacht-club/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Top Tips for First-Time Cruisers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; DiscountCruises.com&#8217;s Certified Cruise Expert, Jorge Castelnau, offers up his best advice for first-timers. If you&#8217;ve never been aboard a cruise ship or if you just want some helpful tips, Jorge has put together a great list. Have a look and let us help you plan your next cruise vacation! &#160; 1.       Book Early The most effective way to save money on a cruise is &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/top-tips-for-first-time-cruisers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Cruise?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More people than ever are taking cruises, and the reason can be summed up in three words: cruises are fun! The word &#8220;cruise&#8221; can conjure up a lot of different images to a lot of different people, but these days, most people think of the giant, white-hulled mega-ships that are featured in many news reports and seen on TV commercials. Called &#8220;big ship cruises,&#8221; this &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/why-cruises-are-enjoyable/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Tis the season&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hurricane season is officially upon us! The season lasts throughout the months of June to November each year. If you&#8217;re embarking a cruise during hurricane season, here are some facts and tips you can use that will put your mind at ease and ensure smooth sailings. Cruise ships are not only safe, but may provide advantages over land-based destinations in the event of a hurricane. &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/tis-the-season/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cruise Dining 101</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While dining programs are a little different on every cruise line, most stick to similar traditions. And just about every cruise line is continually trying to improve it dining program. This is a general guide to dining on the high seas. These are the standards with most cruise lines with a touch on a few of the exceptions. Fixed Seating or “Traditional” Dining This type &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/cruise-dining-101/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cruising and Passport Regulations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some estimates tell us that only roughly thirty percent of American citizens have a valid passport. Other published reports tell us that this percentage is even lower than thirty percent. Either way, these numbers mean that the vast majority of Americans lack the proper identification to travel overseas and visit foreign countries on their vacations. This is sad news, considering that so many of the &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/cruising-and-passport-regulations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cruising with Young Adults</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Deciding to take a cruise is the easy part: cruises are a style of travel that have the ability to deliver a unique, memorable and highly enjoyable vacation to people of all ages. But with so many cruise lines to choose from, sometimes travelers who are looking to pick the best cruise line for themselves and their traveling companions can find themselves a little overwhelmed. &#8230; <a href="http://www.discountcruises.com/cruise-blog/what-cruise-line-is-best-for-young-adults/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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