The Love Boat Makes Final Voyage

by Meg Nesterov on

The iconic MS Pacific, better known as “The Love Boat,” has made her final voyage.

Purchased for 2.5 million euro by a Turkish ship recycling company and taken to a scrapyard on the Aegean Sea coast of Turkey, the cruise ship will be stripped for metal and parts, as a renovation of the 42-year-old ship would have been too costly.

On the Aaron Spelling comedy, the Pacific Princess sailed between California and the Mexican Riviera from 1977 to 1986, with cruise director Julie, bartender Isaac and Captain Stubing at the helm. The actual ship had been decommissioned years ago and was languishing in Italy’s Genoa port, after sailing for Princess Cruises until 2002 and later Quail Cruises.Take a photo tour of the ship in its glory days here.

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Daily travel deal – Mexican Riviera all inclusive resort 4 nights + air from $680

by Scott Carmichael on

Sure, the media may be trying to convince us that Mexico is off-limits at the moment, but now the whole swine flu panic is starting to die down, it is time to start checking out some of the bargains to be found.

Today’s deal will fly you to Cancun, and let you enjoy the luxurious Valentin Imperial Maya resort for 4 nights.

The Valentin Imperial Maya is an adult only all inclusive resort, with more than half a mile of white sand beach, located in Playa del Secreto (The Secret Beach) in the Riviera Maya.

The resort offers 3 swimming pools, 8 restaurants, 12 bars and loads of free activities, including water sports and a disco. All your meals and drinks are free, including top shelf brands. Each room even comes with a fully stocked minibar!

Prices start at just $680 (based on a Miami departure, most other destinations are no more than $740). 4 nights not enough? Additional nights can be added for about $60 each. When booking, be sure to include your airport transfer ($50).