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Article: travel: Gem of the Med; Jo Travis sets sail on the 'It Girl' of the seas.(Features)
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- Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
- Article date:
- July 12, 2008
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WHEN I read the liner I was going to cruise the Med in was an "It girl" who favoured leopard print and hoped to meet John Legend, I have to say I feared the worst.
The website proclaims: "She's hot, she's hip, she's the ultimate trip." It goes on to announce this Libran queen of the seas is single and enjoys bar-hopping and bowling. Not your average cruise liner then.
Norwegian Gem is the newest ship in NCL's "jewel" class and she represents the Miami-based company's desire to revamp the cruising market. Traditionally the preserve of couples of a certain age, Gem is a spirited attempt at attracting a younger punter.
In the flesh Norwegian Gem ...