One of the feel-good cruise stories in 2013 was the tale of the woman who was in trouble rowing her boat across the Atlantic Ocean. Some of us would think that's an oxymoron…because being in the middle of the ocean in a rowboat would be trouble, period. The young woman, a French-Canadian named Mylene Paquette,… Continue reading Blankets of Gratitude All Around Cunard
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River Cruising Ports Unique…and Some Anonymous
North America's most prolific river cruiser, American Cruise Lines, has boats on the water in 30 states. That means many river ports, too many to mention here, but some of the "big ones" may surprise you. This year, the cruise line polled its passengers to see which stops they like best. Call it river cruising's… Continue reading River Cruising Ports Unique…and Some Anonymous
Eating Healthy on a Cruise? There's a Challenge!
Cruise lines are always looking for an excuse to promote a cruise (it's called marketing 101) but it's not always one that could be described as good for your health. Especially if it involves Valentine's Day. Boxes of chocolates. Rich desserts. Pile of the frosting. Candies galore. Not to mention washing it all down with… Continue reading Eating Healthy on a Cruise? There's a Challenge!
Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps
If there's ever a cruise port that could use an association with a car rental company, that port is Miami. And if there's ever a cruise line to jump when it sees an opportunity to do the obvious, that cruise line is Norwegian. Forever first at recognizing that passengers don't ALWAYS want to eat at… Continue reading Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps
'It says right here in the fine print…'
In all the cruises we have taken, we have not read the ticket contract you pay little attention to until you're ready to board the ship. Not once. Nada. Sign here, initial there and let us take your picture and an imprint of your credit card. Contract? Incidental. Why are we so delinquent? Probably because… Continue reading 'It says right here in the fine print…'