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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) attends a naming ceremony for the 'Royal Princess' cruise ship in Southampton, southern England June 13, 2013. The ceremony involved a blessing, the tradition of smashing a bottle over the hull of the ship and a performance by the Royal Marines Band and the pipers of the Irish Guards. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Duchess names new cruise ship

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, christened the Royal Princess cruise ship this morning in what is expected to be her last solo public engagement before baby.

Top 10 national parks in Canada

From rainforests to glaciers, sandy beaches to peaceful lakes, Canada has one of the oldest and most extensive parks systems in the world. Whether you’re avid camper to a casual day-tripper, these 10 national parks are must-sees and worthy of repeat visits.

Fantasy Faire. (photo courtesy of Disneyland)

Into a Fantasy Faire at Disneyland

Nobody does princesses like Disney. The proof can be seen at the recently debuted Fantasy Faire at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. -- where "happily ever after" is a blanket policy.

A flightseeing tour is a safe way to see the Kluane icefields. GARY CRALLE PHOTO

Real Yukon gold in Kluane

Our Cessna 205 bumps along the runway before wheels leave the asphalt, banking gently to follow the grey ribbon of pavement below that is the Alaska Highway.