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As frequent cruisers would expect, the new Carnival Dream has some superb outdoor common areas such as swimming pools, miniature golf course, basketball and volleyball courts, and outdoor movie screen.
Carnival Dream Serenity adults-only area

However, the Carnival Dream also features three exciting new outdoor areas -- The Lanai, WaterWorks, and the Serenity adults-only retreat. With easy access from the Ocean Plaza, The Lanai is a half-mile, open-air promenade encircling the ship on Promenade deck 5. That's only two laps to the mile for us walkers! Along the Carnival Dream Lanai are four scenic whirlpools that extend out over the sea, as well as seating areas.

Carnival Dream Serenity (c) Linda Garrison

Carnival Dream - Outdoor Common Areas originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 07:06:30.

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Cobh (pronounced "Cove") is a picturesque harbor town just a few miles from Cork, Ireland. Cruise ships dock in downtown Cobh and run shore excursions to Cork, the Blarney Castle, Waterford, Killarney, or the Irish countryside.
Cobh, Ireland
However, Cobh is a nice place to spend the day if you want to just relax and just enjoy strolling around this pretty little village on Cork Harbor. It's also filled with maritime history, having been the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912 and near the site where the Lusitania was sunk during World War I.

Cobh (c) Linda Garrison

Cobh - Historical Village on Cork Harbor near Cork, Ireland originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 07:48:52.

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Sydney is a long way from the USA--a 15 hour flight from the west coast--but it is an exciting cosmopolitan city with a spectacular harbor and friendly people.
Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia
Cruise ships visit Sydney year-round, with most ships sailing to Australia and the Southern Hemisphere in the months of November through March. The cruise ship pier is conveniently located near the south side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

I flew to Sydney and joined the third segment of a world cruise on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. We had an overnight on the ship before sailing out of Sydney Harbour, which allowed a day and a half to explore the city on excursions or on our own. Here are some of the Sydney highlights.
Things to Do and See in Sydney, Australia When Your Cruise Ship Is in Port

Sydney Harbour Bridge Photo (c) Linda Garrison

Things to Do and See in Sydney, Australia When Your Cruise Ship Is in Port originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 07:22:20.

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Viminacium is near the Serbian town of Kostolac, and cruise ships sailing the Danube stopover for a few hours so that passengers can tour the three objects uncovered thus far at this large Roman archaeological site. It's very interesting to look out over today's crop fields and imagine a bustling town and Roman fort from almost 2000 years ago.
Viminacium archaeological site in Serbia

The three sites open include the northern Roman military gate, the thermal baths, and the imperial mausoleum. Guides, who may be either working archaeologists or professional guides, provide explanations, drawings, and models to help visitors understand what they are seeing on the tour.

Viminacium Imperial Mausoleum Graves (c) Linda Garrison

Viminacium - Fascinating Archaeological Site near the Danube River in Serbia originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 07:31:29.

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Cheap Holidays Guide

Author: Jez Rourke

The holiday is something everyone can enjoy; it is an essential
break to allow unwinding and reconnection with family and
friends. Sadly though, all too often these wonderful breaks from
working life can dig a little too deep into the pockets. Why
waste an obscene amount of money on travel really? It would be
far better spent on having a good time once you actually arrive!

The problem is many people do not have the first clue where to
start looking when it comes to holidays. The majority of people
do not understand that an amazing holiday does not have to cost
insane amounts of money. Quite to the contrary, some of the best
holidays are also the cheapest!

Exactly how cheap you can get a holiday obviously greatly
depends on what type of holiday you want. A cruise around the
Caribbean or a river crusie up the Nile might cost a little more
than a weekend in Paris. However, the process of finding such
holidays is actually essentially the same, particularly with the
help of the internet. Even if you have the money to burn on a
Caribbean cruise with Amazon adventure it still doesn't mean you
should waste thousands of pounds.

The key to any good search is comparison. The comparison of the
different airlines, the comparison of different hotels and
resorts, the comparison of insurance, etc. The more information
you have, the easier it is to barter with them. They want your
money, and they will bargain if they are being upstaged by
someone else.

Until recently the problem with this approach was that it was a
real pain and very time intensive; many people simply ended up
opting for an expensive travel agent. However, the power of the
interent has changed everything; the actual process of locating
good deals has changed little over the last few decades. In
other words, you just need to log on and browse for the best
deals, usually in resorts around the south coast of Europe, and
you can get away with a truly amazing deal.

For more savings, it is a good idea to be a little flexible; if
you are willing to accept any town in the region you wish to
visit, and you can be flexible with your flight dates, you will
save a lot of money. The same is true if you can manage to go a
little earlier - holidays are usually a fair bit cheaper in June
and July than they are in August. Plus it's a lot less crowded
(and cheaper) once you get there as well.

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 Food Tours and Food Vacation Destinations

Author: Exclusive Writers

Until a few years ago, America was not known for their famous
chefs. Most famous chef came from foreign countries; however,
American chefs are fast becoming some of the best chefs in the
world. America is now becoming a very popular location for food
tours for individuals in the United States and all over the
world to enjoy the delectable local cuisine found in such cities
as New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Seattle, San Francisco, and
even various cities on the Hawaiian Islands. Today, you can see
several of these chefs showcased by food tours in America. In
many cases, just one city has more than one famous chef that
owns unique restaurants giving visitors the opportunity to try
various delightful meals

With food being a major part of vacations no matter where you
might wish to visit, food tours are becoming even more popular.
Not only do food tours give you the chance to try local cuisine,
but it also brings the family together to enjoy a few meals. As
everyone knows, in this fast-paced world of ours, many families
hardly ever sit down and enjoy even one per week together. Food
tours give you the chance to enjoy the meal along with the
company of your family.

When you begin your food tour search, you can learn quite a bit
just by visiting FoodTours.org, which has information on the
various food tours available throughout America and the world.

If you visit FoodTours.org, you will be able to make an educated
decision on which food tour will excite your taste buds,
tantalize your palate, while giving your family a wonderful and
unique family experience.

Some of the information you will find at FoodTours.org include
information on Boston Food Tours. Some of the sights included on
the food tours in Boston are Sam Adams Brewery, North End
Market, and of course the restaurants famous for Boston Baked
Beans.

Seattle has unique food tours that include such dishes that are
within the Pacific Rim cuisine including delectable fresh fish,
chowder, and some of the best coffee in the entire United States.

When it comes to New Orleans, most already know about the
delicious food served during the Mardi Gras, the historical
tours, and of course the delightful entertainment found in the
French Quarters. On the other hand, not too many people realize
there are wonderful food tours, which will fill you up with such
delights as gumbo, jambalaya, and other Cajun treats.

Chicago may be known as the name windy city; however, when some
people think about Chicago their mouth begins to water with the
thoughts of the Chicago style pizza. However, Chicago is also
known for other treats like bakeries, sweet shops, and coffee
shops to name a few.

Hawaii has a blend that is unknown to the continental US with
delicious treats with a variety of cuisine including Pacific
Rim, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, French, Mediterranean, Classical,
or Italian. However, if you desire local cuisine you will be
thrilled to try some of the smaller restaurants owned by locals
during your food tour.

As you can see, there are many different ways to enjoy food
tours throughout America. The best way to begin is by visiting
FoodTours.org to help you decide on which tour best fits your
taste buds and help with all your reservation needs. To learn
more about <a href="http://www.foodtours.org">Food Tours and
Food Vacation Destinations</a>, visit: http://www.foodtours.org

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