Holland America celebrates a big birthday, NCL rescues a puppy (and adds some fees), Majestic still tries to save the “Delta Queen,” and more news from the seven seas.

Med Vacation for Less: Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast
It may not be the bargain European destination of yesteryear, but the Dalmatian coast is still one of Europe’s most enticing locations — and there are plenty of tour options by land or by sea.

10 Reasons Cruise Ships Are Better than Vegas
What did I realize during a few days and nights walking the Strip and trawling the casinos? I realized that cruise ships are waaaaay better than Sin City — and here’s why.

Frommers.com Airfare Deals and News for the Week of April 25, 2008
Summer sales from AirTran and Virgin America, deals from Boston to European destinations, Eurofly bargains to Italy, and more special offers from airlines around the world.

Travel Health & Safety: Safest Airlines & Planes
With the grounding of thousands of flights, is something basically wrong airplanes? Well, yes, there is something wrong, but it’s not the safety of our airline fleet.

Greenwashed! Make Sense of the Travel Industry’s Eco Promises
Travelers want to feel socially responsible — and the travel industry, true to character, is more than happy to take their money. Even if it’s doing nothing meaningful to help the environment.

Where to Take an Empty Wallet in Los Angeles
L.A.’s home to the rich and famous, but that doesn’t mean that the penniless can’t experience the city of angels at its blessed best. Here are the 10 things to do without spending a dime.

Grant to help students discover ONP
(Port Angeles) — Scholarships will allow more than 2-thousand students to be introduced to Olympic National Park by partner Olympic Park Institute.

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