Cruising to Middle Eastern countries is as predictable as talks between the Palestinians and Israelis…as what Syria might do next…as which country is the newest hotspot for Al Qaeda.<\/p>\n
This week, it was Syria.<\/p>\n
"As a result of the uncertainties of possible military action against Syria and the potential of resulting Syrian attacks on Israel, we have cancelled the scheduled calls of ms Noordam to Israel."<\/p>\n
That was not a statement from a high-ranking diplomat. That was a statement from a Holland America spokesperson.<\/p>\n
The cruise line added two stops in Turkey and one in Greece to make up for missing Israel. It also refunded shore excursions and gave passengers a 15 per cent credit for a future cruise. None of that makes up for missing a chance to see the Holy Land.<\/p>\n
The Noordam's next visit to Haifa is scheduled for October 25.<\/p>\n
But as always, who knows?<\/p>\n
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\n\t8 nights<\/span>
\n\tNovember 16, 2013<\/span>
\n\tSan Juan<\/a>, <\/span>St. Kitts<\/a>, <\/span>Dominica<\/a>, <\/span>St. Maarten<\/a>, <\/span>Antigua<\/a>, <\/span>Grand Turk<\/a>, <\/span>Miami<\/a>
\n\tInside: $359<\/span>
\n\tCost per day: $44<\/strong><\/span>
\n\twww.carnival.com<\/a><\/p>\n