Yesterday, New York City. Today, Reba. Sunday, the 4th of July fireworks. What a life! Oh to be the Norwegian Epic. The big ship is here, finally. It became the largest ship ever to dock at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal yesterday, clearing the Verrazano Bridge by just 24 inches. The Queen of Country, Reba McEntire,… Continue reading NCL Epic: Good, Bad and Amazing
Category: Stories
Dubai: The Expected and the Unexpected
How much do you know about Dubai? Perhaps, like us, you know that a visit there would provide spectacular skylines depicting opulent (oil) wealth, unaffordable (diamonds) shopping, maybe a little golf (like Tiger) and riding ATVs around sand dunes, if that’s your thing. Okay, how about skiing? As in…snow skiing. This was a revelation to… Continue reading Dubai: The Expected and the Unexpected
Attention Azamara Aficionados
If you’re an Azamara customer, you’ll be interested in what the luxury cruise line has in store for the 12-month period that begins April 2011. • All voyages are 2-for-1. • Gratuities are included (for housekeeping, dining and bar employees). • 50% off pre-booked shore excursions (in Azamara’s world, Land Discoveries). • $2,000 savings per… Continue reading Attention Azamara Aficionados
Popular on Princess — Not Here!
This happens to all (or most) parents with grown children, and it certainly has to us. The first time you have dinner earlier than usual, whatever that is, the teasing starts…”You’re onto the early-bird menu now”…”How old are you anyway?”…”Was this your idea or do you have old friends?” We stubbornly resist the temptation to… Continue reading Popular on Princess — Not Here!
NCL's Epic a Big Deal — Again
With all the attention-grabbing the Norwegian Epic has been getting, it’s easy to understand why everyone wants a piece of it. Or at least a chance to cruise on it. After writing several blogs about the Epic, we kind of feel that way, too. Well, guess what? It’s getting easier to go on an Epic… Continue reading NCL's Epic a Big Deal — Again