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shore excursion is the tours that are purchased as an option when visiting ports of call while on a cruise; CAN sometimes be bought before you cruise

Shouguang is a major city in China (410).

This city is on position 1287 (990, 1448) in our monthly survey.

Shoulder is the period between peak and Off peak periods when Business is stronger, but has Room for growth.

shoulder season is a period of time between high and low seasons, where prices at a Destination are between their highest and lowest, and the crowds are thinner

SHPO is The State Historic Preservation Officer