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C'est La Vie
Pampered Elegance on the Burgundy Canal

C'est La Vie usually translates as "so goes life" but the literal translation is perhaps most fitting for this cruise: "It is the life". I can think of no finer way to describe this trip. Having never cruised on a barge before, I came to France with no expectations. I knew from the website that the barge would be very nice, but nothing prepared me for the relaxed, casual yet luxurious atmosphere that was provided  ...
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Editor Shirley Linde writes of cruise news and special offers of ships all over the world

2-FOR-1 MED CRUISES  Windstar has special offers for Mediterranean and Greek Islands cruises.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE -- A 90-passenger ship has free international air with their 8-day cruises.

WANT TO GO TO CUBA? 6 places left to go with a humanitarian group in March.  Come join us. About $3,000 including flight from Tampa (not a cruise). Use our Cruise Request Form to for details.

PLANNING ALASKA CRUISE? Some sources are forecasting that 2012 could see the most vibrant display of the northern lights in 50 years. Alaska’s peak aurora season goes from late August to late April, though sightings can occur all year.

BEAR-WATCHING CRUISE -- Maple Leaf cruises are now able to view bears at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island, one of the few groups given a special permit to take guests into this protected bear-rich area (special bear guides, responsible viewing).

NEW SHIP IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA -- Sea Discovery will cruise in 2012 with Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica cruises.

LE DIAMANT SOLD -- The ship has been bought by Quark Expeditions and will feature expedition cruises to Antarctica.

NEW EUROPEAN RIVER SHIP -- Scenic Cruises has a new European river boat they named Scenic Crystal. It will begin cruises in April.

NEW AMERICAN SAFARI SHIP - American Safari Cruises bought Spirit of Endeavor, previously operated by Cruise West. It will be called Safari Endeavor and will cruise Alaska in 2012.

GAUGUIN NEW SHIP - The 90-passenger Moana  will sail the Med, Caribbean and South America.

CHINA CRUISE DEALS - Viking River Cruises has a 2-for 1 cruise deal in July 2012 on cruises in China from Shanghai to Beijing. There are also 2-for-1 specials on Russia and Europe cruises.

PACIFIC MONARCH - The 60-passenger small ship has been bought, is now being refitted, and will have 4 and 8-day cruises in the Sea of Cortez.

EXPEDITION SHIP GETS NEW NAME  - Silverseas has named Prince Albert II the Silver Explorer. Its Antarctica cruises are 50% off in January and February.

NEW AMAZON BOAT - Aqua Expeditions has a new 32-passenger boat for adventure cruises of the  Amazon in Peru's more remote preserves.

NEW MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISES - The new Great American Steamboat Company will begin cruises on the American Queen starting in April.   American Cruise Lines has a new sternwheeler  scheduled to start Mississippi River cruises in August.  We can now make reservations for you on either boat with great deals for early booking -- use our booking form at cruises.


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