TITLE

Book early, sail cheaper

AUTHOR(S)

Kaye, Steven D.; Sussman, Vic

PUB. DATE

January 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;1/18/93, Vol. 114 Issue 2, p82

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that all four major United States cruise lines--Norwegian, Carnival, Princess and Royal Caribbean--are promising the cheapest rates this year to those who book early in the year and higher rates to procrastinators. Example; Costs; How well the plan is working.

ACCESSION #

9301140725

 

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