Let us begin by saying Mexico is one of our favorite places to visit and, no, that’s not like saying “Some of my best friends are…[fill in the blank].” We love Mexico. Its people. Its music. Its customs. Its crafts. Its resilience. Its ever-expanding cruise-ship ports. What we don’t like is what we’re hearing, more… Continue reading What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Category: Stories
The Story of a Hurricane and People
We came across a fascinating cruising story a few days ago. It was written by Hardy Jones, Executive Editor of BlueVoice.org and it appeared on Huffington Post’s website. The story was a couple of weeks old by the time we saw it. We think it’s worth reading. It goes back to Hurricane Tomas, which ripped… Continue reading The Story of a Hurricane and People
Cruising Notes from the Boats
The right price………………………………………$1,409 January 17, 2012: 12 nights Ship: Celebrity Silhouette Departure: Bayonne, New Jersey return Bonus: Balconies just $1,658 Contact: Celebrity Cruises * * * All of us who love cruising often wonder about how the “regular” ships from the big cruise lines compare to the luxury ships, when all the costs are added… Continue reading Cruising Notes from the Boats
Cruise Ship Mileage Scrutinized
In my files, on my computer, I keep an Excel chart to track my mileage. Well, not my mileage, but my car’s. It tells me if my car is being good or bad, or if I should get rid of it. The car, not the Excel chart. I’ve been doing this for years, and about… Continue reading Cruise Ship Mileage Scrutinized
Something Different in Cozumel
If you’re going on a cruise ship to the Western Caribbean, you’re going to Cozumel. If you’ve been to Cozumel before, you’re looking for something different to do. If you’re looking for something different, find Margarita and Santiago. Fortunately, we did. It wasn’t the first time we’d met a Margarita in Cozumel, but the others… Continue reading Something Different in Cozumel