Everyone loves a deal, and here’s an interesting one. Not just interesting, but unusual, too. If you drink Tropicana juice by the half-gallon, as Bob does — lots of pulp, please — you may have spotted a website printed on the carton. You’ll also notice a Norwegian Cruise Lines logo. Now that piqued my interest! … Continue reading Whole New Meaning to 'The Juice'
Category: Stories
Cruise Ships and Silent Deeds
Our daughter (Lisa) and son-in-law (Aron) were bitten, or smitten, by the travel bug early in their relationship and as a result they have been to places we’d likely not consider visiting without their experiences. One of the many things they’ve told us is how appreciative people are in countries where poverty is the norm,… Continue reading Cruise Ships and Silent Deeds
Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
I first heard about the alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies about 17 years ago, when our eldest son (Lincoln) was introduced to the BNL’s music by his college roommate (Darren). We loved the group’s first hit — If I Had A Million Dollars. Actually, we didn’t have much choice…it was sung and played around our… Continue reading Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
Cruise Assignment: Find That Ship
In the business we’re in, sometimes you can find cruise ships in the unlikeliest places, so we thought this week it would be a good idea to follow up on a rumor and go looking for one in an unlikely place. Pebble Beach. It’s probably going to be in the news a little this week,… Continue reading Cruise Assignment: Find That Ship
Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean
We met a young couple with an intriguing story to tell while on the Celebrity Millennium this year. Husband and wife, they were from California; in fact they probably still are. Both are flight attendants with Southwest, so they’re able to schedule blocks of time off to pursue their passion. It’s called cruising the world.… Continue reading Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean