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Puerto Rico Background and Facts

12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, the island was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 following COLUMBUS' second voyage to the Americas. In 1898, after 400 years of colonial rule that saw the indigenous population nearly exterminated and African slave labor introduced, Puerto Rico was ceded to ... Read More

Cruising With Kids

Hal Licino -- 08/22/2007 06:08 a.m.
Taking the kids along on the cruise is not just a great opportunity for them to have fun, but with a little planning it can be fun for everyone. Disney invented family cruising but they are far from the only operator of kid-friendly ships. All major cruise lines have implemented ... Read More