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Celebrity Constellation 9 nights Arabian Coastline Cruise

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Celebrity Constellation 9 nights Arabian Coastline Cruise
09 Dec 2016
Flights with Emirates ex DUBLIN 
Breakfast the Ritz Carlton - Abu Dhabi
All Inclusive Classic Drinks Package
Ocean View Stateroom from €1199 pp
Includes flights, transfers & taxes excludes gratuities
Overnights in Dubai, Oman & Abu Dhabi
Balcony Stateroom from €1559pp

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Royal Caribbean sale! UP TO $300 TO SPEND ONBOARD SELECTED 2016 SAILINGS

EXTRA ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY ON 2016 HOLIDAYS

You are in for a real treat—or two! When you book a selected 2016 sailings before 4 July, receive up to $300 to spend onboard. Indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, savour some excellent speciality cuisine, or even go on an exciting shore excursion! Don’t forget, this extraordinary offer ends on 4 July, so don’t miss it!

Panama Canal Expansion Will Offer Bigger Cruise Ships Access to the Waterway

Panama Canal Expansion Will Offer Bigger Cruise Ships Access to the Waterway

The newly expanded Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, will be officially inaugurated on June 26 following the completion of a nine-year $5.2 billion project.

Originally scheduled for completion in October 2014 -- 100 years after it first opened -- the expansion will provide an additional lane of traffic through the construction of new locks, thus doubling the waterway's capacity.

The expansion will allow for bigger cruise ships to traverse the canal's 49-mile stretch -- although height restrictions due to the Bridge of the Americas will still limit the size of the ships

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Air France pilots plan fresh strike from 24 until 27 June

Air France pilots plan fresh strike from 24 until 27 June

With the European football championships in France in full swing, Air France pilots are set to go on strike from June 24 to June 27, three major unions told AFP on Friday (June 17).

The unions said they were downing tools after management made "very vague promises" in negotiations during the last strike between June 11 and 14.

Tidal Wave Slide Opens on Liberty of the Seas

Tidal Wave Slide Opens on Liberty of the Seas

After several months of delays, Royal Caribbean has opened its Tidal Wave water slide on Liberty of the Seas. Referred to as "boomerang-style," the slide features a steep ramp that pushes riders in yellow plastic rafts up a near vertical wall for a moment of weightlessness before dropping them back down the same wall. Liberty of the Seas underwent a large-scale renovation in January 2016, during which the Tidal Wave was installed. However, tweaks to the ride were needed to ensure its safety.

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Italy: Update – Several strikes will disrupt flights on 17 June and 23 July

Italy: Update – Several strikes will disrupt flights on 17 June and 23 July

Eurocontrol reported on Thursday that several strikes are planned at airports in Italy.

17 June:

• A national strike involving area control centers (ACCs), a type of air traffic control facility, and airports has been called by Union UNICA from 0800-1600 UTC

• A national strike involving ACCs and airports has been called by Union LICTA from 1100-1500 UTC

• A national strike involving ACCs and airports has been called by Union FATA-CISAL from 2200 UTC on 16 June until  2200 UTC on 17 June 2016

• A local strike at Rome Ciampino Airport (LIRA) involving "TWR personnel" has been called by Union UGL-TA from 2200 UTC on 16 June until 2200 UTC on 17 June

23 July:

• A national strike involving ACCs and airports has been called by Union ANPCAT from 0800-1600 UTC.

• A local strike at Rome Ciampino Airport (LIRA) has been called by Union UNICA from 0800-1600 UTC.

There has been no "Notice to Airmen" (NOTAM) filed with the country's aviation authority so far for any of the above mentioned strike days, Eurocontrol indicated.

Passengers planning to fly into or out of airports in Italy should contact their airline to confirm flight status.

Celebrity Cruises adds premium ports, adventurous shore excursions, and never-before-travelled itineraries to its 2017-2018 European itineraries

Celebrity Cruises adds premium ports, adventurous shore excursions,

and never-before-travelled itineraries to its 2017-2018 European itineraries

Modern luxury cruise brand Celebrity Cruises will have five award-winning ships in Europe for 2017-2018 – Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette. The premium line’s richest season yet offers 86 overnights in 24 vibrant cities and four double overnight stays in Europe.

Itinerary highlights include new enticing journeys

Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Reflection, will offer guests the best of Europe’s three rivieras – the French, Italian and Spanish coastlines – on an entirely new 11-night “Best of the Western Mediterranean” sailing. The new itinerary features four different stops in Spain; romantic Florence/Pisa (La Spezia, Italy); and popular European destinations Nice (Villefranche, France) and Gibraltar (United Kingdom); as well as an overnight stay to enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Barcelona (Spain).

Guests can explore Europe’s most iconic cities, from Cannes (France) and the Amalfi Coast (Salerno, Italy) to Florence/Pisa (Livorno, Italy) and Santorini (Greece) on Celebrity Equinox’s seven-night sailings. The ship will also debut a new port of call for the brand, Sète (France), a destination nestled on the Mediterranean coast which boasts eight miles of unsung beaches and a charming fishing town with canals similar to those of Venice. Throughout its Europe season, Celebrity Equinox will offer overnight stays in ports of call including Barcelona and Ibiza (Spain).

Celebrity Constellation will set out on a variety of new nine- and 10-night sailings which will take guests to prime Mediterranean destinations, including new ports of call for Celebrity Cruises – the lavish city of Monte Carlo (Monaco) and Sète.

Signature Event Sailings

New for Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Eclipse will take guests to one of the premier sporting events of the year: the French Open. This holiday includes VIP tickets to the men’s and women’s final matches.

In addition, the premium cruise line will continue to offer opportunities to visit destinations during global events through its popular Signature Event Sailings, including sailings to The British Open, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Cannes Film Festival.

Destination experiences

Celebrity Cruises sources ingredients from local markets allowing guests to savour authentic European dishes while onboard. Once in port, guests can continue their immersive culinary experience through brand-new, chef-hosted excursions. Holidaymakers can join one of Celebrity Cruises’ chefs on these “Chef’s Market Discoveries” and delve into the destination’s culture and cuisine as they visit local markets and shops to find the freshest ingredients available for that evening’s exclusive dinner onboard.

New shore excursion options, featuring new ‘Uniquely Celebrity’ experiences include:

• Merchants in Venice – With this Uniquely Celebrity excursion, guests will have the opportunity to mingle with the locals and learn about the flavours and aromas of authentic Venetian cuisine at the colourful Rialto market
• Paella Lunch at a Traditional Barraca – Foodies can enjoy learning about the charming roots of Valencia (Spain) as they set out to explore a local ‘barraca’ and discover what a local farmer’s daily life is like
• The Ultimate Greek Indulgence – Guests will board a private luxury boat on this ‘Celebrity Exclusive’ and be whisked away to secluded coves and remote beaches
• Walk in Peterhof Lower Park and Grand Peterhof Spa Hotel – During a visit to St. Petersburg (Russia), culture vultures will explore the beautiful and historical palaces, fountains and gardens in the town of Peterhof, and then visit the grand Spa Hotel for some rest and relaxation with a traditional Russian water treatment
• Treasure Hunt around Kronborg and Helsingor – On this fun-filled ‘Family Tour Challenge’ in Denmark, guests can experience the sights, tastes and sounds of North Sealand as they explore some of the area’s most notable landmarks, including Kronborg Castle – the inspirational setting for William Shakespeare’s legendary play, Hamlet.

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MSC Cruises Announces Second Exclusive Island Resort

MSC Cruises has created an exclusive "beach oasis" for passengers on Dubai and Abu Dhabi cruises from this winter.

The 1.5 mile long stretch of land on the natural island of Sir Bani Yas, just off the southwest coast of Abu Dhabi, features hundreds of palm trees, shaded cabanas and more than 2,000 sunbeds across 387,500 square feet of beaches.

It is MSC's second exclusive island development -- last year the line announced plans to create Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas.

Starting from this December, MSC Fantasia will add the destination -- which is available exclusively to MSC Cruises passengers when the ship calls at the island -- to Emirates cruise itineraries.

The development is on a smaller island connected to the main island by a wooden boardwalk which allows MSC Cruises' passengers exclusive access.

Bani Yas Island Beach Resort From Above/MSC Cruises
Other facilities include:

· Food and refreshments;

· An MSC Aurea Spa (pictured below) area offering a menu of massages from beachside cabana huts;

· Sports facilities, including beach volleyball and tennis;

· A family and kids-dedicated area, with a parents’ pergola;

· A Bedouin tent offering arts and crafts created by local communities; and

· A lounge space with a bar and live music, for relaxing.

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