Greetings to the Cruises Newsletter readers! Here's the latest article from the Cruises site at BellaOnline.com:

Group Bookings for Cruises - A Quick Overview
Thinking of taking a cruise with 20 of your friends? Consider creating a group booking! Price control, special activities, and bonus gifts like champagne and chocolates are all perks for groups.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32451.asp ******** Travel Tidbit:
Several of the largest cruise ships cannot pass through the Panama Canal. For the largest ones that can, there's only a clearance of 3-5 feet on either side. ******** Share your stories and experiences in our Cruises forum!
http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=94

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Shasta Wilson
Cruises Editor
http://cruises.bellaonline.com