BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : JULY 24, 2000 ISSUE
BUSINESSWEEK LIFESTYLE Be Wary -- Is the Web site secure? Usually, a small lock on the page says no one can tap into the site and swipe your credit-card number. -- What's the site's phone number? A service should confirm online reservations within 24 hours by e-mail or phone. If it doesn't, you'll need a number. -- Is the cruise designed for your age group? A $300 cruise can seem like a great bargain--but be all wrong for you. -- Is the ship newly commissioned? If so, wait a while. Maiden voyages can be delayed repeatedly. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _					RELATED ITEMS Looking for a Cruise? Set Sail on the Web TABLE: Be Wary TABLE: Smart Sailing on the Net INTERACT E-Mail to Business Week Online

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