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HOUSTON – A sneak peek turned full reveal Houston Life viewers got an exclusive update when travel expert Emily Kaufman, the Travel Mom, returned to the show to spotlight Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity XCEL.
Emily first gave Houston a behind-the-scenes peek over the summer while the ship was still under construction at a shipyard in France.
WATCH: The Travel Mom Gives Us a Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship
Now that the vessel is finished, she’s back to share what makes the XCEL a must-watch for cruisers.
For more information visit celebritycruises.com.
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