SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Long known as a leader in romance, Princess Cruises is stepping up its commitment to love. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the hit TV series The Love Boat, famously set aboard a Princess ship, the company is debuting a new Department of Romance made up of a "dream team" of romance experts, and is launching a number of new "romantic pursuits" on its ships and on its web site.

Princess has tapped noted relationship experts to serve in its new Department of Romance -- prominent dating and romance guru Trish McDermott, everyone's favorite couples therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, seasoned wedding planner Alba Carreras, and America's favorite Love Boat captain, Gavin MacLeod. Together, these authorities will guide and inspire the line's passengers to rediscover romance, and incorporate it into their everyday lives.

Romantic spirit burns despite the cold

It takes more than a little snow to stop Cupid's appetite for love - and dinner.

Though some couples called off Valentine's Day dining plans, restaurateurs said, yesterday's storm did not bring mass cancellations of romantic dinner reservations - and those who backed out were quickly replaced by wait-listed patrons.

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Maldives UK’s “Favourite Long-Haul Destination”: Kuoni

Maldives have been declared as the favourite long haul destination for the UK, 2006 by Kuoni Travel annual long haul travel report. The destination was followed by Thailand in second place and Egypt in third. Kenya has moved up one place to the Number 4 spot, whilst Dubai has fallen to Number 5. Looking forward to 2007, the Maldives and Thailand maintain the Number 1 and Number 2 positions, whilst a strong USA moves up to third place and China and Hong Kong see particular growth, moving up two places to Number 6, said the company. Sue Biggs, Managing Director, Kuoni UK says The Maldives ranking as the favourite long-haul destination is undoubtedly well deserved, and it is a fabulous accolade to this country that 2006 has been its best year ever. The capacity of the Maldivian tourism industry to constantly create innovative product to set individual islands apart just keeps on going, and its even more impressive that their service standards have remained consistently high.

Honeymoon Cruises Gaining in Popularity

February 15, 2007 - For couples trying to simplify honeymoon arrangements, cruises are increasingly popular. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a marketing organization for 21 member cruise lines that collectively operate more than 175 ships and 16,500 North American travel agencies, cruise lines are adding features that appeal to all types of couples looking for romance, regardless of budget.