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  1. Elderly couple forced to leave Seabourn ship after missed drill
  2. ARC revises its Agent Reporting Agreement
  3. Hotels scramble to meet chair lift mandate for swimming pools
  4. Aboard Oceania Riviera, acclimating to 'upper premium'
  5. Cruise lines saving money by avoiding overrides, study finds
  1. Elderly couple forced to leave Seabourn ship after missed drill
  2. With agency input ARC revises Agent Reporting Agreement
  3. Aboard Oceania Riviera acclimating to upper premium
  4. Hotels scramble to meet chair lift mandate for swimming pools
  5. Assembly required

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    Travel Video PostCard: Dresden, Germany

    Dresden was nearly obliterated during World War II as a result of allied bombing raids. Today, years after that tragic event, this once proud city has begun to reclaim its rich cultural and artistic heritage and deserves to be seen.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      Cruise Editor Donna Tunney sailed on the christening cruise of Oceania Cruises' new Riviera from Monaco to Barcelona, where a gala naming ceremony was held May 11, 2012. The 1,250-passenger Riviera is a sister ship to the Marina, which launched in early 2011. Photos by Donna Tunney; posted May 16, 2012

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      Onboard the Riviera

      The Riviera's pool deck, with Monaco's Port Hercules in the background.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      A grand staircase in the main lobby is decorated with splashes of silver and gold. French designer Lalique created the stairway.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      The Riviera's Grand Dining Room features golden hues, original artwork and live plants.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      Concierge staterooms on Deck 9 feature dark wood paneling, a veranda, ample closet space, a work desk and a couch.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      A full-size tub, along with a shower, is surrounded by natural-tones of marble in a Concierge stateroom.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      Champagne on ice awaits guests who book Concierge staterooms on Decks 8, 9 and 10. These passengers also have access to the Concierge Club.

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      Onboard the Riviera

      A baby grand piano in the Music Room of one of four Owner's Suites.

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