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Cruise fashion: What not to wear on a cruise

When it comes to dress codes, there are some hard and fast rules you should think twice before breaking (for everyone's sake). We've pulled together some top tips on what not to wear onboard.

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In this week's news...

Norwegian Cruise Line will become the third cruise line to add lifeguards to its fleet, when it begins offering lifeguard service this summer on its four largest ships. Read all about it and more top cruise stories in this week's news.

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5 best food-themed cruises

For many people, cruises are a long day's journey into dinner. And it's not just ultra-luxury ships that excel in cuisine -- here we showcase five of the best food-themed cruises.

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Ship spotlight: Celestyal Nefeli

Celestyal Nefeli has a big-ship feel, but carries just 1,000 passengers, allowing it to visit those Greek islands inaccessible by larger cruise ships.

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Go: Corfu

Everything you'd want from a Greek holiday: talcum-soft beaches, subtropical forests, tasty cuisine and a beautiful, historic Old Town.

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Secrets luxury cruise lines don't tell you

Shh...find out the cruising secrets luxury cruise lines don't want you to know about dining, cabins and more.

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