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Well just a month after their engagement was confirmed, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are officially husband and wife. The Pirates of the Caribbean marry her Aussie-born, a Victoria’s Secret model sweetheart in a solemn ceremony on Thursday (July 22), her rep has confirmed to Australian TV.

No other details about the very hush-hush ceremony or where the couple are planning to spend their honeymoon.

Anyway, best wishes to Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr! They are so cute together!

If you’ve searched on the Internet for cruise deals, you’ve probably quit out of pure frustration. There is so much information out there, that it’s hard to find anything reliable and trustworthy. You should look for a couple key things that can help you find the right solution for your cruise vacation. If you pick the right time, you’re willing to communicate, and are ready to dig and research options, you will be on a boat before you know it.

Timing is everything, and during the year, certain months give customers the best deals. The winter months, or so-called wave period forces cruise lines to give away huge discounts. About a third of cruise bookings happen during these early months, and if you decide to book a cruise during this time, it could get busy. If you feel like you need help, don’t be afraid to ask experts.

Travel agents and independent agents have more experience in the area, and can usually help you sift through all the online information and find the best deal for you. Travel agents do sometimes charge a fee, so consider that if you decide to use one. Online websites also offer agents through their sites to help you navigate through the process. Regardless of how and where you choose to use a travel agent, be clear and concise. Don’t waste their time or yours. Know everything you want before you speak with them, and allow them to find the best solution. Of course, you can also go directly to the source.

Communicate with the cruise line yourself. Let them know what you’re looking for, and see if they can do anything for you. They could offer you discounts based on factors from age and residency, to previous cruise experience. Once you receive quotes from agents, cruise lines, and websites, negotiate and let agents compete for your business.

After her battle with the malaria, Cheryl Cole wants to raise money to stop the spread of malaria in Africa.

The pop star decided she wants to help sufferers of malaria in the continent while she was in the hospital recovering from this potentially fatal tropical disease.

A friend of the star said: ‘Cheryl wants to raise money for mosquito nets and better medicines across the worst-affected regions of Africa. After hitting such a terrible physical low, she has come to realize just how awful the disease is and how lucky she has been to receive the best medical care.’

The pop star is now safe and convalescing at her home in Surrey, South East England, she was discharged from hospital earlier this month.