I can’t wait to go on our next Royal Caribbean cruise. This has nothing to do with cost, ports of call, departure time, departure place, length of cruise, shore excursions, luck at the casino or entertainment on board. It has everything to do with not getting lost. With the arrival of the Oasis of the… Continue reading Royal Caribbean — one righty's savior
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Food allergies and cruise ships
There was an unconfirmed report on the weekend that a 21-year-old Norwegian Epic passenger died at sea from a heart attack that was alleged to have been brought on by a food allergy. When the Epic returned to port in Miami, the investigation began, and already there is innuendo and rumor that the authorities will… Continue reading Food allergies and cruise ships
Changes in Cruising's Henhouse
Okay, so what came first…the chicken or the cage? In a changing trend on cruise ships, eggs from chickens are good. Eggs from cages are not — that is, from chickens in cages. It’s all part of what has become a phrase that’s becoming familiar: cage-free eggs. The two biggest cruise companies in the world,… Continue reading Changes in Cruising's Henhouse
Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$2,695 April 10, April 17, 2011: Los Angeles to Vancouver (or return), 7 nights Bonus: 2-for-1 offer; $500 shipboard credit; free air from 20 cities Ship: Crystal Symphony (below) Contact: Crystal Cruises * * * Crystal’s also in the news this week — at least in our news — for moving further along… Continue reading Notes on the Boats
For Cruisers, the App of All Apps
Both good news and bad often come in the box with a new computer. My new MacBook Pro arrived a few weeks ago, so I’m still dealing with the “bad-news”…software updates, lost photos, transferring files, and so on. However, the good news is better than good. It’s great! When I bought the computer, it came… Continue reading For Cruisers, the App of All Apps