Intense winds halted all cruises around Key West this weekend

Samantha Shankman

December 25th, 2012 at 4:31 AM EST

Photo Credit: The Carnival Destiny leaves the Port of Miami. Flickr.com / J.Acrows

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The past couple of months have proved troublesome for travelers that have left home in search of sunshine only to find winds, hurricanes, or other natural disruptions at their destination.

High winds in Key West this weekend prevented one cruise ship from leaving and kept another away entirely. The 2,034-passenger Celebrity Constellation missed its call in Cozumel, Mexico, after it w

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