Last year, we wrote a blog about going on a Windstar cruise to the Grand Prix of Monaco, and what a cool experience that would be if you had even the slightest interest in Formula One cars. We had no intention of re-visiting the subject this year. Then a nice woman at Windstar sent us… Continue reading Grand Prix a Windstar Winner
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Dark Clouds Looming After Sunshine
Go directly to Venice. Do not wait. Do not pass go. Do not miss the boat. And while this is directed at those of you who cruise, there's a good reason for it. Having driven as close as you can to Venice in a car, and arrived on a cruise ship, the latter is simply… Continue reading Dark Clouds Looming After Sunshine
Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
California may have as many "old folks" per capita as any other state, but the perception is that surf, sand, sun and movie stars makes it a destination for the young as well as the young at heart. Celebrity seems to think so, too. In a clever attempt to attract young cruisers, Celebrity is taking… Continue reading Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
Cruise Survey: A Couple of Puzzles
A recent survey about cruise customer satisfaction resulted in a couple of results and/or recommendations that, to us, were puzzling. Puzzling result… According to the survey, conducted by the respected firm J.D. Power, one in five cruise passengers experience a problem while on their cruise. You think? Put five people anywhere, doing anything, and it's a… Continue reading Cruise Survey: A Couple of Puzzles
Big Easy — No. 6 in cruising
Next month, it will be eight years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. At the time, there was some doubt if the most famous city below sea level would ever recover. Not that this makes the recovery complete by any means, but the cruise news from New Orleans is all good. More cruises, more… Continue reading Big Easy — No. 6 in cruising