We’ve seen Rod Stewart in concert four times. Maybe five. Okay, six. It’s like we’ve watched him grow old — no, we’ve watched him age — as we have. John Anthony? We’ve seen him once. On stage (left), he is Rod Stewart…or at least he plays Rod Stewart, which passengers sailing the Norwegian Epic these… Continue reading Legends and Legendary Rod Stewarts
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A Day for Queens in The Big Apple
There are all kinds of metaphors that can be applied to the meeting of “three queens.” Good poker hand, for one. Inclusive modernization of a Christmas carol (We Three ‘Kings’) for another. Let your imagination — or CNN queen of quirkiness Jeanne Moos — run with any more creative concoctions. For we who spend a… Continue reading A Day for Queens in The Big Apple
What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Let us begin by saying Mexico is one of our favorite places to visit and, no, that’s not like saying “Some of my best friends are…[fill in the blank].” We love Mexico. Its people. Its music. Its customs. Its crafts. Its resilience. Its ever-expanding cruise-ship ports. What we don’t like is what we’re hearing, more… Continue reading What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Cruising Notes from the Boats
The right price………………………………………$1,409 January 17, 2012: 12 nights Ship: Celebrity Silhouette Departure: Bayonne, New Jersey return Bonus: Balconies just $1,658 Contact: Celebrity Cruises * * * All of us who love cruising often wonder about how the “regular” ships from the big cruise lines compare to the luxury ships, when all the costs are added… Continue reading Cruising Notes from the Boats
Cruise Ship Mileage Scrutinized
In my files, on my computer, I keep an Excel chart to track my mileage. Well, not my mileage, but my car’s. It tells me if my car is being good or bad, or if I should get rid of it. The car, not the Excel chart. I’ve been doing this for years, and about… Continue reading Cruise Ship Mileage Scrutinized