In a country such as Vietnam, markets are far more than tourist attractions; they are the lifeblood of its people, who depend on catches of the day and main courses that North Americans regard as delicacies for their survival. For locals, every day is market day, sometimes without closures. Fellow cruisers on AmaWaterways’ new river… Continue reading Friday File: A Market In Vietnam
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When Is The Biggest Ship Biggest?
There is always debates when the subject of “biggest cruise ships in the world” is raised. Some people (like us) tend to think the biggest ship is the one that carries the most people, not the one that weighs the most or is the longest from tip to stern or has the most bow thrusters.… Continue reading When Is The Biggest Ship Biggest?
Christmas Trifecta for Princess Cruises
Three reasons for Princess Cruises to feel like Christmas has already arrived this year, which happens to be the cruise line’s 50th anniversary… One: The Ruby Princess left Vancouver yesterday. No big deal…the Ruby Princess has been cruising in and out of the Canadian West Coast city all year. But December 15 is the latest… Continue reading Christmas Trifecta for Princess Cruises
The Carnival Grinch’s Kind of Christmas
On the 12th day before Christmas, it became official: The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas after all. He brought it early. If this doesn’t touch you, well, maybe nothing will… The Grinch is a Dr. Seuss character who, according to legend and a book of the same name, stole Christmas. Dr. Seuss, now a corporation and… Continue reading The Carnival Grinch’s Kind of Christmas
Musical Match for Queen Mary 2
Of all the cruise lines that have matched entertainers with their demographic, it’s unlikely any of them has done it better than Cunard. Herbie Hancock plays the Queen Mary 2. The child prodigy is 75. It stands to reason that many of the cruise passengers who will be enamoured by his music are of the… Continue reading Musical Match for Queen Mary 2