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vacations become more than just an experi-
ence to scribble on a JXlsrcard, but a potential
safety risk. In the same month as the Star
Princess incident, 12 members aboard a
Celebrity cruise to Chile decided to sightsee
more of the country by hus. They were killed
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foot Chilean hillside, Even though the
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for tours. Choosing a licensed operator
certainly doesn't guarantee a "bump~free
ride," but travel experts agree it will reduce
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