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Italian restaurants going to sea

By Irene S. Levine, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:02:00 EST

MSC Cruises, the only privately owned Italian cruise line, has announced a new partnership with Eataly, the rapidly growing Turin-based food emporium and restaurateur, to launch the first two Eataly restaurants at sea.

'Top Chef' takes to the waves for Celebrity cruise

By Richard Tribou , Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:31:00 EDT

Please pack your knives and go...on a cruise!

Specialty cruises -- there's one for every interest

By Arline and Sam Bleecker, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:22:00 EST

There is one for every interest — from quilters to 'cougars'

Our neighbor refuses to cruise.

Classic music stars to perform on Soul Train Cruise in 2013

Jim Abbott on Florida Travel — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kid Rock cruises. So do the Backstreet Boys. Now, one of the genuinely iconic musical TV shows will be represented in a weeklong cruise to depart in 2013 from Fort Lauderdale.

There's still time to catch a cruise ship for the holidays

Irene Levine, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:54:00 EST

Afraid that a cold snap might come your way? Or big plans just fell through or never materialized? Or maybe you're the one who always makes the holidays so nice for everyone else, and now it's about time that your ship comes in. The holidays can be the perfect time to cruise, but conventional wisdom is to book early, because holiday cruises sell out quickly and invariably increase in cost as departure dates near.

It's a ship, not a monastery; here's how to be social

By Irene S. Levine, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:39:00 EST

On a cruise, get over the mistaken notion you're on Noah's Ark, where people are already paired two by two. Cruising offers unparalleled opportunities for singles — as well as couples and families — to find friends and make new travel companions.

Treated like royalty: Afternoon tea at sea

By Georgina Cruz — Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:14:16 EST

Attentive, white-gloved wait staff presenting platters of pastries and finger sandwiches and pouring steaming cups of a variety of teas Fine china and crisp linens Music and ocean views Elegant afternoon tea is a cherished tradition at sea aboard many cruise lines. And what is truly sweet: these teas often feature special and delectable--themes.

Directors, actresses set to sail on TCM Classic Cruise

By Adrienne Cutway — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:11:34 EDT

Classic movie fans are invited to hop onboard the Celebrity Millennium for the first-ever Turner Classic Movie Classic Cruise.

The sea change: Ever finer cruise dining

By Irene S. Levine, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 23:04:00 EDT

Cruise ship dining once conjured images of gluttons bellying up to the buffet. Now gastronomy trumps gluttony: A more discerning generation of foodies is selecting ships and itineraries based on culinary allure. In response, cruise lines — from mainstream to luxury — are going overboard to meet the more refined tastes of passengers.

Fall cruise lineup runs from baseball to bikers

Irene S. Levine, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:13:00 EDT

Here's a sample of theme cruises, offered by cruise lines or tour operators, that will bring kindred spirits together on the high seas this fall: