Posted on January - 13 - 2012
The industry has been growing by leaps and bounds – indeed, since 1970 cruise-lines have delivered a phenomenal 2,100 percent growth, according to trade figures.
The growth has particularly accelerated over the past decade.
Since 2000, the North American cruise-line fleet has increased by almost 60 percent, while capacity soared by 86 percent due to the introduction of larger vessels.
According to travel expert Howard Hillman at least 10,000,000 people take a cruise each year – the overwhelming majority of them (80 percent) are from North America.
A total of 14.8 million passengers went on cruises in 2010, an increase of 10.3 percent over the prior year, according to cruiseindustryfacts.com.
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Posted on January - 10 - 2012
My heart skips a beat as Ranger Tony gently slips the crocodile into my outstretched, if slightly trembling arms.
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Managing a weak smile, I regard the metre-long animal warily even though his mouth – which houses many, many sharp teeth – has been taped up.
After a few minutes though, and amid increasing confidence the black tape will do its job, curiosity takes over from trepidation.
Initial observations? The crocodile is cold this early morning, with the North Queensland sun still hanging quite low over Magnetic Island.
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Posted on January - 08 - 2012
Driving in a new city is tough.
You dont always know the correct roads, and getting around is kind of a hassle.
But its even worse when people are drinking. The roads are less safe, and bad things can happen.
The Daily Beast recently came out with their second annual Top 25 Americas Drunkest Cities list.
Partnering with market-research firm Experian Simmons, they analyzed several different factors to create this list. They calculated the alcoholic drinks per month the residents of more than 200 cities across the country reported to have consumed in a survey from earlier this year.
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Posted on January - 08 - 2012
By Amy – Tue, Jan 10, 2012
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Majorca, or Mallorca as it is spelled locally, is a beautiful white island just off the Spanish coast in the Mediterranean and has long been considered a top luxury vacation destination for elite European travelers seeking fun in the sun. Though small, the island packs in tons of activities, top restaurants and simply breathtaking beaches.
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Posted on January - 03 - 2012
It has been revealed that Dubai is a popular destination for UK travellers wanting to make a spur-of-the-moment holiday booking. Post Office Travel Money said that Christmas and New Years Eve blues often lead to people booking holidays. With sun and glamour in mind, Dubai is the ideal place.
A city of towering office space and beautiful hotels, Dubai is an incredible destination for travellers wanting to indulge themselves. The spice and gold souks are ideal for exploring in the day, with holidaymakers able to indulge in the Middle Easts more traditional side.
Away from the souks, Dubais malls offer a real treat for shoppers, and the Emirates Mall in particular will delight many looking for cheap deals and lots of spending.
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