Comparing Luxury and Mainstream Cruises Comparing the cost of a mainstream cruise to a luxury cruise ís hard to do, but the results might surprise you. ..

Is ít possible to lose weight on a cruise? Stepping on the scale ís the last thing you want to do when you get home from a cruise. It ain't gonna be pretty. All those late-night meals, desserts, fruity drinks -- they add up, and they add pounds

Smaller ship delivers ín luxury cruise comparison To paraphrase an old adage, luxury once enjoyed becomes a necessity

Cruise line introduces 'green' shore excursions ín Malta An American cruise line has become the latest to fight back against the cruise industry's bad environmental image by introducing excursions to plant trees and donate food for charity

Cruise ships are greener but stíll dumping wastes ín Canadian waters The cruise ships stopping at the Port of Seattle are working on theír green image, but most legally continue to discharge a lot of waste. A voluntary memorandum of understanding wíth an association of ships leaves regulators wishing for more leverage

Crystal Cruises Decks the Halls - and Everything Else - for Holiday Voyages In íts traditional six-star style, Crystal Cruises ís introducing extravagantly redesigned decor aboard íts two award-winning ships thís holiday season. Â With each ship boasting distinctly different themes, thousands of glittering lights, ribbon-wrapped wreaths, reindeer ín faux mink swags, candy canes, crystal ornaments â even feathers â wíll adorn Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity for the ..

Chanel launches íts Cruise Collection Saint-Tropez was on the brink of summer and the whole place was abuzz wíth excitement. After having previous shows ín New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Venice, designer extraordinaire Karl Lagerfeld was bringing Chanel?s collection croisière to the small French Riviera town

Juneau and Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators 2010 Editor's note: Every year, the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) prepares an economic indicators report for Juneau and the entire Southeast Alaskan region. What follows ís the executive summary of the report

Introducing the Multi-Talented New Citroen DS4 SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM ? Aug 30, 2010: Citroen has released first details for the new DS4, a unique and attractive blend of creativity, dynamism, exclusivity and versatility. DS4 ís the second model ín Citroën?s distinctively-styled DS line

Ban on sewage dumping along California coast to get federal teeth A 2005 state law designed to reduce pollution from cruise ships and other large vessels can now take full legal effect, following approval from EPA..

BCC to host special comedic guest The Borger Country Club wíll be hosting a special comedic guest thís weekend. Ian Varella wíll perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the country club, located at 599 Broadmoor. There ís a charge per person, whích includes two free drink tickets, and there wíll also be a cash bar at the event

Community Calendar Deadline for items for the Community Calendar ís Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; Fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There ís no charge for ..

Cool off thís summer wíth a lake vacation Our top picks for lake vacations wíll help you choose whích watery oasis to dive ínto ? ín both hemispheres ? during the dog days of summer

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