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There's no place like home (port)
On the Seas column: Love to cruise but hate to fly? Or perhaps you're daunted by how much it costs to take your entire family to Florida just to catch a ship? If so, the tide has changed drastically. There are more domestic homeports cities from which cruise ships offer regular departures than ever before.

'Cruisine': Options abound for dining at sea
Cruising column: While cuisine is still one of the main focuses on most large cruise ships, gone are the days of limited, fattening food choices. In fact, it's good bye midnight buffets – with their connotations of excess and over indulgence – hello sushi, salad bars, and appetizing light entrees.

Book now to avoid being shut out of exclusive Bermuda cruises
On the Seas column: You've heard it beforeget your tickets now because space is limited. This overused expression is often a ploy to get you to book an overpriced trip. However, in the case of Bermuda, cruise ship berths are limited, and if you don't book now, you may be disappointed.

Alaska's eagles, and whales and bears, oh my!
Column: After having cruised Alaska twice, I can't decide which was more fascinating and memorable – my time ashore exploring Alaska or the views afforded me from the deck of my comfortable cruise ship. Actually, I can't fathom going to Alaska without both components.

Love is in the air (and the water)
From the grandiose – fireworks celebrating your wedding day as you cruise out of Venice – to the more simple pleasures like couples' massages, cruise ships are ready, willing and able to fulfill your romantic dreams. Cruise lines can arrange weddings, wedding vow renewals, anniversary celebrations and more.