This is the time of year when there are deals on deals. As in, deals on re-positioning cruises, which are generally discounted to begin with by the cruise lines. Yesterday we went looking for some, and came up with these five, from August to October: 1. Crystal Symphony 18 nights August 26 Los Angeles to… Continue reading Re-positioning 'Deals-of-the Day'
Category: Cruise News
Carnival 'Crash' a Family Affair
We once had married friends who had a most calamitous incident when taking one of their two cars to leave at the airport because the husband was going to be landing there late at night. They had a car accident. Both of them. Together. Bang-bang. Who hit whom? One car was a Mercedes. The other… Continue reading Carnival 'Crash' a Family Affair
Passenger Fears, Cruise Cancelations
A while ago, Norwegian announced its Jade — which sails in Europe year-round — was canceling 15 Holy Land cruises this winter because of passenger concerns about unrest in the Middle East. In light of last weekend’s horrific tragedy in Oslo, will travel to Norway suffer? Who knows? It’s only been a few days, and… Continue reading Passenger Fears, Cruise Cancelations
Beatles Tribute Cruise…with Beatles?
The people who run Beatles Tribute Cruises are, if nothing else, ambitious. For the 2014 edition of BTC, they’re hoping to have a Beatle, or two. Since there are only two, that means they’re hoping to convince Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to spend seven days on a cruise ships with 1,500 or so (screaming)… Continue reading Beatles Tribute Cruise…with Beatles?
Weight, weight! What's up Doc!
Okay, maybe I’m just a little sensitive after going to the doctor last week for my annual check-up and being told after stepping on the scales that I’m “a little heavy but not obese.” Hmmm, have a piece of blueberry pie IF YOU REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD! Thanks, Doc. And now this… “The Coast Guard… Continue reading Weight, weight! What's up Doc!