THE RIGHT PRICE…………..$419 December 5, 2010: Miami (return) to Western Caribbean 7 days Ship: Carnival Valor Contact: carnival.com * * * Somebody’s standing behind one of us (that would be Bob) when he steps on the scales. A Holland America spokesman, John Primeau, says that the typical cruise passenger gains one pound a day on cruises… Continue reading Notes on the Boats
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Pack up your troubles…and mine!
My name is Nancy and I’m a luggage monster. Since travel’s always been part of our lives, you’d think I’d have the packing part under control. As a newlywed, my excuse for overpacking was…inexperience. I knew I’d get better. Then along came those three little ones. Imagine, three more reasons for luggage overload! Next it… Continue reading Pack up your troubles…and mine!
Queen Elizabeth, a Monarch and a Ship
Could there have been a better script written for the arrival of Cunard’s new ship, the simply-named Queen Elizabeth? The Queen herself will preside over the naming ceremony next month in Southampton, England’s cruising hub. People more knowledgeable than we are believed all along that this was an inevitable match for the “naming ceremony” so… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth, a Monarch and a Ship
Hurricane Week Often Weak for Cruisers
Hurricanes, Part 2… For cruise ships, the H word means possibly changing itineraries and posting weather updates on websites. In reality, the only people cruise lines have to worry about keeping informed are the ones on their ships, and chances are slim they would be getting updates on the Internet. Having said that, it’s disconcerting… Continue reading Hurricane Week Often Weak for Cruisers
What's Good (?) About Hurricanes
This is the week everyone knew was coming, but didn’t know when. Even with a calendar, I couldn’t have accurately predicted this week would arrive on August 29, as it did, because “this week” is the one that announces the arrival of the first serious hurricane. Along came Earl (below), and the hurricane season in… Continue reading What's Good (?) About Hurricanes