MiamiHerald.com: Tourism & Cruises http://www.miamiherald.com/business/tourism/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Tourism and Cruises http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/business/tourism/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2013 MiamiHerald.com Tourism & Cruises 60 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:05:19 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com <![CDATA[Norwegian Breakaway takes its bow in Manhattan]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/08/3387746/norwegian-breakaway-takes-its.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/08/3387746/norwegian-breakaway-takes-its.html Wed, 08 May 2013 18:44 EDT

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the christening of its newest ship with pomp, pageantry — and some high kicks.

]]> <![CDATA[Norwegian Cruise Line sees first-quarter improvement]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383821/norwegian-cruise-line-sees-first.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383821/norwegian-cruise-line-sees-first.html Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29 EDT With an IPO in the rearview mirror and a new ship at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line has high hopes for 2013.

]]> <![CDATA[The Biltmore launches campaign to bring gay weddings to Coral Gables hotel]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383824/the-biltmore-launches-campaign.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383824/the-biltmore-launches-campaign.html Mon, 06 May 2013 20:30 EDT

The Biltmore in Coral Gables has launched a ‘Love is Love’ campaign to bring gay weddings to the historic hotel.

]]> <![CDATA[b2 hopes to B the place to 2be]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/02/3377348/b2-hopes-to-b-the-place-to-beb2.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/02/3377348/b2-hopes-to-b-the-place-to-beb2.html Thu, 02 May 2013 18:37 EDT

The first of a new brand, b2 hotel, had its grand opening this week in downtown Miami.

]]> <![CDATA[March was a standout for South Florida hotels, new numbers show]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/22/3358900/march-was-a-standout-for-south.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/22/3358900/march-was-a-standout-for-south.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:59 EDT

Hotels throughout South Florida posted some of their best numbers in recent memory.

]]> <![CDATA[Carnival Corp. to pay government for help following Splendor, Triumph fires at sea]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3346217/carnival-corp-to-pay-government.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3346217/carnival-corp-to-pay-government.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:03 EDT

Carnival Corp. said in a statement Monday that the company will reimburse the U.S. government for costs related to the aftermath of fires aboard the Triumph and Splendor cruise ships.

]]> <![CDATA[Full of new features, Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas to call New Jersey home]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/16/3347194/full-of-new-features-royal-caribbeans.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/16/3347194/full-of-new-features-royal-caribbeans.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:53 EDT

Royal Caribbean International’s next new ship, Quantum of the Seas, will offer bumper cars, simulated skydiving and an ocean view in every cabin.

]]> <![CDATA[Florida is overwhelming choice of Brazilian visitors]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/05/3325887/florida-is-overwhelming-choice.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/05/3325887/florida-is-overwhelming-choice.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:55 EDT But Brazil’s ambassador to the U.S. says negotiating a visa waiver program between the two countries may take some time.

]]> <![CDATA[Upscale hostel creates new scene in Miami Beach]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/03/3321737/upscale-hostel-creates-new-scene.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/03/3321737/upscale-hostel-creates-new-scene.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:20 EDT

Freehand Miami, the first in a planned chain of branded upscale hostels, is bringing a budget-friendly, welcoming vibe to Miami Beach for guests and locals.

]]> <![CDATA[Industry group to review proposal for cruise passenger ‘Bill of Rights’]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/20/3297036/industry-group-to-review-proposal.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/20/3297036/industry-group-to-review-proposal.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:09 EDT

A push for a “bill of rights” for cruise ship passengers has caught the attention of the industry’s main trade group.

]]> <![CDATA[Carnival announces fixes for two ships, with plans for more]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/19/3295424/carnival-announces-fixes-for-two.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/19/3295424/carnival-announces-fixes-for-two.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:27 EDT

In the first step toward making fixes to its fleet, Carnival Cruise Lines said it will improve redundancies, backup power capabilities and fire systems aboard two ships.

]]> <![CDATA[Cruise company partners with ArtCenter/South Florida]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/11/3280667/cruise-company-partners-with-artcentersouth.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/11/3280667/cruise-company-partners-with-artcentersouth.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:56 EDT

Ahita Keshmirian placed bits of broken yet colorful glass into a pendant. Outside, beyond the natural grass on the top deck of Celebrity Cruise Lines’ Silhouette, the mosaic-decorated churches of Ravenna, Italy, were visible.

]]> <![CDATA[New SLS-branded hotel and condos coming to Miami]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/13/3282872/sls-brickell-to-open-in-2015.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/13/3282872/sls-brickell-to-open-in-2015.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:02 EDT The SLS hotel brand is planning to add a downtown Miami location — with residences — in a joint venture with The Related Group.

]]> <![CDATA[Miami Beach postpones discussion of liquor on the sand]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/13/3283862/miami-beach-postpones-discussion.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/13/3283862/miami-beach-postpones-discussion.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:07 EDT

Beachgoers can still enjoy an illegal drink on Miami Beach.

]]> <![CDATA[U.S. cruise lines are exploring new horizons]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/10/3276008/us-cruise-lines-are-exploring.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/10/3276008/us-cruise-lines-are-exploring.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:27 EDT

Once the kings of the Caribbean, North American cruise lines are venturing farther from home — and cultivating new customer bases.

]]> <![CDATA[Miami-Dade hotels welcome five-star news]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/26/3254982/five-star-news-for-miami-dade.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/26/3254982/five-star-news-for-miami-dade.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:33 EST

After more than 15 years without a five-star hotel, Miami-Dade now boasts two.

]]> <![CDATA[With spotlight on Miami-Dade, Broward County wary of a Super Bowl snub]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/21/3245612/broward-doesnt-plan-to-sit-out.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/21/3245612/broward-doesnt-plan-to-sit-out.html Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:50 EST The Dolphins’ emphasis on Miami-Dade in a push for tax money for their stadium could mean a lesser role in future Super Bowls for Broward.

]]> <![CDATA[More lawsuits filed over Carnival Triumph ordeal]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/20/3244580/more-lawsuits-filed-in-carnival.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/20/3244580/more-lawsuits-filed-in-carnival.html Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:22 EST

More lawyers have filed suit on behalf of passengers who were aboard the Carnival Triumph when a fire knocked out power.

]]> <![CDATA[Miami part of TSA test for faster airport screening]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/15/2316254/miami-part-of-tsa-test-for-faster.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/15/2316254/miami-part-of-tsa-test-for-faster.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:41 EDT The U.S. Transportation Security Administration will start testing faster passenger screening, based on identity, at airports around the country this fall.

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