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I saw three ships. . .
Cruises Critiqued, April 2005 issue.
Most travel agents and ship reviewers agree that there are four lines that head the top of their lists for luxury or high-quality cruise lines, namely Crystal, Radisson Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea.

Old buddies, beer and Bavaria — second round
Features, April 2005 issue.
by Theodore Lewis, Severna Park, MD

Travails of winter travel
Travelers' Intercom, April 2005 issue.
In the article “Rewards of Winter Travel” (Sept. ’04, pg. 46), the author begged to differ with those who shun winter travel. Well, I beg to differ with her.

Speaking of ‘hub and spoke’
Travelers' Intercom, April 2005 issue.
I enjoyed the article on LHSDGT (Sept. ’04, pg. 106). My idea of a great time is one location for two to three weeks with day trips out from a single location. Commonly known as the “hub and spoke” concept, it is much easier on an older population and allows for choices.

Lockstep
Travelers' Intercom, April 2005 issue.
I used the special Transportation Security Administration locks on my luggage for flights from Seattle to Dulles to Vilnius, Lithuania, and then home from St. Petersburg, Russia, through Dulles to Seattle in June ’04. The locks were not cut, but the red symbol came off.

The best food afloat?
Columns, April 2005 issue.
I often get asked which is the best ship afloat, in terms of its food. I would love to be able to give a simple answer and award a prize. However, after reviewing my experiences afloat, communicating with ITN readers and interviewing seagoing chefs, I don’t think the answer is that easy.

Obtaining a second passport
Columns, April 2005 issue.
“Boy, did they go through fast.” We looked with envy as the European Union passport holders whisked through Immigration, while our line inched forward in tandem with the beetle on the floor.

Into Iceland’s past
Columns, April 2005 issue.
by Julie Skurdenis

Boarding Pass
Columns, March 2005 issue.
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 349th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine. With this issue, ITN begins its 30th year of publication.

Report Cards
Report Cards, March 2005 issue.
From Brugge, BELGIUM, Jan. 16, ’05. . .