Early this morning (in our world, 7:30 is early), Jennifer Hudson became Disney’s third Godmother, at the official “christening” — or “naming ceremony” to the political correctionists — of the Disney Dream. A podcast of the event was in two places, which tells you something about its importance. If nobody cared, nobody would pod. To… Continue reading Disney Godmother a Dream Girl
Category: Cruise News
Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays
As a city, New York is unique. Now there’s a news bulletin for you. As a cruise port, New York is unique — not just because we “heart” New York…not just because Holland America named a ship after it (Nieuw Amsterdam)…not just because Cunard has twice sent its three Queens there for a royal rendezvous… Continue reading Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays
Cruise Movie a Mystery Unfolding
We had a call on the weekend, from an unimpeachable source, telling us that a cruise ship is being used as a movie set. This in itself is not a big deal, except that nobody seems to know much about this movie, including that part of it will be filmed on a luxury cruise ship.… Continue reading Cruise Movie a Mystery Unfolding
Cruising Notes on the Boats
The right price………………………………………………..……$169 January 24, 2011: 4 nights…….Ship: Norwegian Sky……..Departure: Miami return Bonus: Up to a 4-category upgrade; balconies just $399………Contact: icruise.com * * * Had we only known. One of us is celebrating a birthday in a couple of days. Instead of being wined and dined at home by the love of his life,… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Royal Caribbean's French Wine Buzzword
We don’t know a lot about French wine, but we know a little. Thanks to our late, great neighbor Ralph Wells, we know there are five “first-growth wines” in France, and there will always be only five — Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Latour, Chateau Lafite, Chateau Mouton, Chateau Margaux. We know that we like Bordeaux reds,… Continue reading Royal Caribbean's French Wine Buzzword