http://www.micoretravel.com/http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/oasis-of-the-seas-exclusive-preview-pictures-and-videohttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/oasis-of-the-seas-exclusive-preview-pictures-and-videoI just returned from a 2 night inaugural preview sailing on the NEW Oasis of the seas.  All I can say about this ship is WOW! WOW! WOW! Everywhere you looked it was unbelievable!  I have to say the one consistent thing I thought while touring the ship over two days was that the renderings do not do this ship justice.Cruise Planners was able to participate in this invitation only event, and spen...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:20:45 -0500http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/amazing-new-celebrity-solstice-pictures-and-videohttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/amazing-new-celebrity-solstice-pictures-and-videoI was privileged enough to be invited on a pre-inaugural sailing on one of  the most anticipated ships of the year – the Celebrity Solstice!  I was very excited to be included in such a special event, and wanted to share some of my experience with you. The outside of the ship is quite impressive with its white and blue lines.  The balcony cabins on the center bump out of the ship have the shade...Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:38:59 -0500http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/two-princess-ships-to-be-remodeled-with-line-39-s-latest-signature-featureshttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/two-princess-ships-to-be-remodeled-with-line-39-s-latest-signature-features SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Two Princess ships will be remodeled to incorporate a number of the most popular amenities that have become passenger favorites on the line's newer ships.  The upcoming makeovers of Star Princess and Caribbean Princess will include a transformation of the Deck 5 atrium into the inviting piazza-style street café currently found on Crown Princess and Emerald Princess; plu...Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:33:14 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/ncl-introduces-new-entertainment-on-board-norwegian-jadehttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/ncl-introduces-new-entertainment-on-board-norwegian-jadeNorwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has introduced new entertainment on board Norwegian Jade as part of the ship's year-round deployment in Europe. Reflecting the company's continuing commitment to Freestyle Cruising, the wide variety of entertainment offerings were designed to offer guests more flexibility during Norwegian Jade's port-intensive European itineraries.  The new entertai...Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:06:02 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/ncl-introduces-new-wave-stateroomshttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/ncl-introduces-new-wave-stateroomsNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE INTRODUCES NEW WAVE STATEROOMS BY NCL    F3 ships to feature the most innovative living space at sea             MIAMI - April 24, 2008 - Today at Aker Yards in France, NCL Corporation revealed the cruise industry’s most innovative living space at sea - New Wave Staterooms by NCL. Designed for its next generation of Freestyle Cruising ships, F3, the New Wave standard, New ...Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:24:28 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-michael-consoli-named-best-travel-cruise-agencyhttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-michael-consoli-named-best-travel-cruise-agencyAround Town Roswell & Around Town Magazine readers have named Michael Consoli and Cruise Planners Best Travel Agency 2008! Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:46:53 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/princess-announces-ruby-inaugural-sailinghttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/princess-announces-ruby-inaugural-sailingPrincess Announces New Inaugural Sailing for Ruby Princess on November 8Line's Next Addition to Fleet to be Delivered Week EarlierSANTA CLARITA, Calif. - The new Ruby Princess will be delivered earlier than previously expected, announced Princess Cruises. The line's next new ship will now debut one week prior on November 8, 2008, creating a new inaugural voyage, a seven-day Western Caribbean sa...Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:42:08 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/cunard-39-s-queen-victoria-continues-a-modern-era-of-style-and-sophisticationhttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/cunard-39-s-queen-victoria-continues-a-modern-era-of-style-and-sophisticationValencia, CA When the designers of Cunard's newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria, began to consider the ship's interior public spaces, they drew upon the well-recorded and rich history of previous Cunard ocean liners to set the tone.  From the ship's double and triple-height spaces - a design feature of grand liners of the past - to rooms imbued with an elegant yet understated British charm, the ...Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:21:46 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/pearl-seas-cruises-unveils-plans-for-larger-shiphttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/pearl-seas-cruises-unveils-plans-for-larger-shipPearl Seas Cruises announced that its first ship will be larger than originally planned with a passenger capacity of 210 instead of 165. The ship is currently under construction and is proceeding on schedule. The first ship is scheduled to begin cruise service in August 2008. The 109 staterooms and suites will range in size from 240 to 460 square feet; all will have private balconies. Pearl Sea...Thu, 10 May 2007 08:05:02 -0400http://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruises-presents-new-deluxe-cruise-line-azamarahttp://www.micoretravel.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruises-presents-new-deluxe-cruise-line-azamaraThe launch of a new ship is a momentous occasion for any cruise line, but Celebrity Cruises hasmade the introduction of their latest liner especially significant. Today, Celebrity not only markedthe launch of a 710-guest ship which sets sail tomorrow, but also introduced an entirely new,deluxe cruise brand: “Azamara Cruises.”Designed to offer exotic destination-driven travel experiences, Azamar...Mon, 07 May 2007 08:02:01 -0400