Where else but in the cruise world would a 44-year-old and a 31-year-old propose that you and your family go and get slimed, just for the fun of it? It’s happened. The 44-year-old is Norwegian Cruise Lines. The 31-year-old is Nickelodeon, and shame on you (us) if we didn’t know Nickelodeon has been around for… Continue reading NCL, Nickelodeon and…it's Slime Time!
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Six Cruise Lines' Look at the World
When Holland America announced the other day its 2011 and early 2012 “Grand Voyages”, the first question that popped into our minds — given that like most North Americans we do have a travel budget so we’re always shopping for bargains — was this: “How do you know if one of these exotic, expensive, multi-month… Continue reading Six Cruise Lines' Look at the World
Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$249 November 27, 2010: Miami (return) to Western Caribbean, 5 nights Bonus: $75 shipboard credit Ship: Celebrity Century Contact: CruiseDeals.com (1-800-668-6414) * * * It goes without saying that if we planned to take our grandchildren on a cruise — don’t get excited, kids, the operative word is IF — the place we’d… Continue reading Notes on the Boats
Cruise Ships a Haven for Entertainers
It seems to us that two things have been a boon to the concert industry over the past few years — casinos and cruise ships. You could say to the “small” concert industry, for entertainers who never have, never could or can no longer fill 20,000 arenas. Casinos more than cruise ships have provided them… Continue reading Cruise Ships a Haven for Entertainers
Cunard Specialty: a la carte dining?
For the most part, we have our cruise-ship meals at the eateries included with the price of your fare, but once in a while we’ll splurge and spend $15-$25 to dine on the cruise line’s finest menu. We have never been disappointed. Now we’re seeing what may be the start of a new trend. Cunard… Continue reading Cunard Specialty: a la carte dining?