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Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Palermo Shore Day, Done Right: Book Direct, Skip the Markup, See the Best of It
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Palermo Shore Day, Done Right: Book Direct, Skip the Markup, See the Best of It

The one thing worth the port day in Palermo is Monreale Cathedral and its cloister. This hilltop Arab-Norman masterpiece, 20 to 30 minutes uphill from the cruise berth, contains the largest and most complete cycle of Byzantine gold mosaics in Italy — more than 6,000 square meters of shimmering narrative that culminates in a colossal Christ Pantocrator dominating the apse. It is a UNESCO site that routinely earns the description “one of the greatest medieval interiors on earth,” and it pairs n...

Amex Platinum's New Hilton Diamond Shortcut, Explained
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Amex Platinum's New Hilton Diamond Shortcut, Explained

Amex Platinum cardholders are seeing a targeted offer that hands them Hilton Honors Diamond status with just 15 …

Carnival's $25/Day Value Package: The Real Math
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Carnival's $25/Day Value Package: The Real Math

Carnival just dropped a $25-per-day Value Package for kids while quietly rolling out adult bundles that bundle *…

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