We don't know how many of you watch Anderson Cooper on CNN, but we often do so we're familiar with the punctuation mark for each of his shows. It's called The Ridiculist. Given that it's self-explanatory, we have a submission… An Italian husband and wife booked a cruise from Rome to Barcelona, on a cruise… Continue reading One for The Ridiculist
Category: Stories
Noordam Passes on Israel
When it comes to cruising in the Middle East, clearly some things will never change. On Monday, Holland America directed the Noordam past a scheduled stop in Haifa, Israel. On Tuesday, the same thing in Jerusalem. Cruising to Middle Eastern countries is as predictable as talks between the Palestinians and Israelis…as what Syria might… Continue reading Noordam Passes on Israel
Venice Fatality Fuels Controversy
The controversy in Venice began when environmentalists claimed large cruise ships were causing erosion of the city's precious soil — and it is precious. This sounded like a story with some merit. The criticism escalated when the same committee claimed large cruise ships were traveling dangerously close to small vessels in the lagoon while going… Continue reading Venice Fatality Fuels Controversy
David Frost's Legacy for Interviewers
Think about this: In moments when he may have contemplated his demise, do you think Sir David Frost could ever have imagined that one in a continuous line of the British prime ministers he'd interviewed would send a "tweet of condolence" upon hearing of Frost's death? It is a measure of the great journalist's storied… Continue reading David Frost's Legacy for Interviewers
A Break for Taking Kids to Europe
Every parent knows kids aren't "free." Every cruise passenger has heard of a variety of "kids sail free" promotions. Royal Caribbean has a novel one. It's called "Kids Tour Free" and it's just what is implied. Shore excursions for kids 12 years and under — try and tell teenagers that they're "kids" — go… Continue reading A Break for Taking Kids to Europe