Itchy and Scratchy: Are There Bed Bugs on Your Cruise Ship?
Bed bugs have long been the bane of hostels and motels, even luxury hotels. But after months of occupying a prominent place in headlines around the globe, we wondered: Are they on cruise ships as well?The short answer: Yes, and they’re equally content to feed on the blood of both the budget-minded and big spenders.Cruise ship infestations are rare, but they do occur. Cruise travelers have complained about possible bed bugs on recent Carnival cruises, and an outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas caught media attention in early 2005. For those with morbid curiosities, Web site CruiseBruise.com keeps
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