but as jeff yastine reports, could these two huge ships be too much of a good thing for royal caribbean? >> jeff: when royal caribbean's "oasis of the seas" went into service a year ago, the questions swirled-- would people really pay big bucks in the middle of a recession to travel on the world's biggest cruise ship? chairman and c.e.o. richard fain says that bet has paid off. even now, the ship's passengers pay a premium of 60% or more for rooms, compared to the rest of r.c.l.'s fleet: >> the reception to "oasis" was just unbelievable. we knew it was special, but even we didn't appreciate how well received all the facilities, all the amenities, would be taken by the public. and the result is that, even though she's such a large ship, she's getting not only the best pricing in our company, but in our competitive set. >> jeff: most analysts think those big ticket premiums will continue as the "oasis" is joined by its twin, the "allure of the seas." together, the two ships will carry a total of 12,000 passengers. i.t.g. investment research analyst matt jacob says bigger really is better,

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as jeff yastine reports, international shoppers are one reason some weak housing markets are beginning to stabilize. >> jeff: how things have changed in south florida's condo market. there are still foreclosures, but prices have been slashed, and the number of new, unsold condos on the market is falling steadily. buyers like yohan banharrouche are a big reason. >> i'm looking for a brand new building, something very modern. >> jeff: he's from france, and is checking out miami-area condos, including this penthouse with views... >> so this is sunny isles here? >> yes, this is sunny isles. >> jeff: ...unlike anything in paris. a steadily weakening u.s. dollar and deep price cuts are drawing international buyers like banharrouche. >> it's not so expensive now, because of the market went down in america. and if you want to buy something, you can bring euros, change to dollars, and it can get interesting for us. >> jeff: it is also interesting for realtors like brigitte lina. these days, her clients are all international. many were on the sidelines waiting to buy; now, they're swooping in, l