In the never-ending pursuit of attracting families to ships, cruise lines are always searching for ways to appease the teenagers because, really, that's where the problem lies. Anybody who doesn't think so hash't parented a teenager. We love teens, of course. What parents today have to tolerate is what our own parents tolerated: that the… Continue reading Cruising With Teenagers — What a Trip!
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This Big Three In Serious Port Competition
Mention the "Big 3" in Florida and everybody will think you mean Lebron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. These days, it's not that automatic, and not just because James was making headlines with his Decision 2.0 as to where he'll be bouncing and swishing basketballs. In the cruise world, for example, the "Big 3"… Continue reading This Big Three In Serious Port Competition
Common 'perceptions' or 'misconceptions' on cruising
We have members of our family (they shall remain nameless, in the interests of harmony) who would not go on a cruise unless it was free, and even then it would likely be kicking and screaming. They have probably been influenced as much by the "common perceptions" of cruising that can be heard anywhere, but… Continue reading Common 'perceptions' or 'misconceptions' on cruising
City By The Bay, Concerts By The Bay
In San Francisco, there's a lot of optimism about cruising. In September, the new James R. Herman Cruise Terminal will welcome its first ship and, the optimists hope, open the door to a new era of cruising for the city by the bay. The first ship will be the Crown Princess. It will be followed… Continue reading City By The Bay, Concerts By The Bay
A Queen of the Movies on Queen Mary 2
If you remember Kim Novak at all, it is likely to be as an actress of some distinction in a career that lasted from age 21 to age 58. Since she has now been retired for 23 years, that makes her 81 today and quite likely an unknown to many movie goers of this era.… Continue reading A Queen of the Movies on Queen Mary 2