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Slot Payouts, Boat vs. Ship, Heavy Seas Ask the Editor
Slot Payouts, Boat vs. Ship, Heavy Seas
Are shipboard slots regulated or are jackpots impossible? At what point does a boat become a ship? We answer your cruise questions!

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Best Cruises for Seniors Editor's Picks
Best Cruises for Seniors
Mature doesn't mean boring. Seniors just want to have fun, and these ships make it easy.

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Family Cruise Gear 101 At Your Service
Family Cruise Gear 101
With so many travel gadgets for kids out there, it's hard to know which ones are best for a cruise. Here are 10 lifesavers that parents should pack.

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The Makings of a Maiden Voyage Trendwatch
The Makings of a Maiden Voyage
What is it really like to sail on a maiden voyage? Is it all Champagne and caviar -- or is there a downside as well?

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Q&A: Gavin MacLeod Answers Your Q & A
Q&A: Gavin MacLeod Answers Your "Love Boat" Questions
Gavin MacLeod -- also known as Captain Stubing -- answers your questions about life during and after the hit TV series filmed onboard Princess ships.

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A Letter to Home Under the Captain's Table
A Letter to Home
"What is a typical day in the life of a shipboard crewmember? Here's a letter I might have written when I was a member of the cruise staff."

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How Will You Cruise in 2008? Members Speak Out
How Will You Cruise in 2008?
The economy is sagging and the almighty dollar is lagging. How will you cruise in 2008? We asked -- and you answered.

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Travel Insurance: Pros and Cons Hurricane Zone
Travel Insurance: Pros and Cons
Should I buy travel insurance for my cruise? What if I am sailing during hurricane season? We'll help you choose the coverage that fits your needs.

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Theme Cruises 2008 Cruise Roundup
Theme Cruises 2008
Sail with Three Dog Night, the Detroit Tigers and more on these upcoming theme cruises.

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Come Aboard My Alaska Cruisetour Come Aboard
Come Aboard My Alaska Cruisetour
Shore excursions are great, but a pre-cruise trek with Princess Cruises takes Alaska cruising to another level. Come aboard....

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Queen Victoria, Six Weeks Out Shipyard Snapshots
Queen Victoria, Six Weeks Out
With only a month and a half to go until it launches, Queen Victoria is taking shape. See our photos and video!

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Size-Obsessed and Luggage-Leery From the Bridge
Size-Obsessed and Luggage-Leery
Check out these musings from England, where it seems size really does matter -- after Ventura's big debut -- and it pays to anticipate lost bags.

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