One day, we'll go back to Great Stirrup Cay, a private island we visited a couple of years ago. We were going to be in Florida, and we were looking for a short cruise to…anywhere…after almost a month of writing about being on ships. We were looking for a little R&R, and so it… Continue reading Cabanalife new at Great Stirrup Cay
Category: People
Oceania President Defies Age Label
He is the President of Oceania Cruises. He is the President of Prestige Holdings, which owns Oceania Cruises. His name is Kunal Kamlani and he is 38 years old. And if that doesn't go some distance in convincing you that cruising is no longer just an "old people's pastime" then something else you should also… Continue reading Oceania President Defies Age Label
Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?
How times do change! How many years ago was it that we trekked three kids and a busload of friends (well, it felt like a busload) five hours from home to a concert featuring multiple acts, most of whom we'd never heard of…a couple of stars and a large supporting cast. Now you can do… Continue reading Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?
Cruising the Canal a Road to Knowledge
Within the last week, we've had two sets of friends tell us they're going on a cruise through the Panama Canal this year, and they were looking for a little expertise from us. We've made one trip through the famous Canal…and we're experts! Hardly. We do have the "experience" of going through the little Panama… Continue reading Cruising the Canal a Road to Knowledge
Europe By Land or Europe By Sea?
Here's the question: If you want to see Europe, is it better to on a cruise or go on your own? Having experienced both earlier this month — nine days on a cruise ship, nine days on land — we thought our journey might be helpful to anybody planning or even thinking about going to… Continue reading Europe By Land or Europe By Sea?