Our favorite cruising website, hands down, is Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com), which combines news, reviews and features from journalists. The forum message boards here are very active and allow users to trade tips and ask for advice.

For cruise line offices, see www.miamiherald.com/815/story/7996.html

Other online sources:

• www.cruisemates.com: Another useful online community and guide.

• www.smallshipcruises.com: Articles, tips, bookings.

• //johnhealdsblog.com: The blog of Carnival Cruise Lines' senior cruise director, John Heald, has proven a big hit with cruisers.

• www.cruisediva.com: Articles, reviews, advice.

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