Category: Ports

Boys and Girls, Disney: Together Again

There are four ways of looking at the $250,000 Disney Cruise Line donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida a few days ago. 1. Disney never misses an opportunity to recruit Mouseketeer lovers of the future, nor an opportunity to prove its reputation as a good corporate citizen always concerned about trying… Continue reading Boys and Girls, Disney: Together Again

Mexico's Inside Waters Rocky, Too

Over a group lunch on Sunday, we eavesdropped on a conversation in which one person’s daughter was going to Mexico for spring break. “Isn’t your daughter worried about going to Mexico?” someone asked. This week, the Mexican Tourism Board is at the Cruise Shipping Miami 2012 trade show, trying and hoping to sell their towns… Continue reading Mexico's Inside Waters Rocky, Too

American Queens Trippin' the Mississippi

From conversations we have with friends, family and just travellers, it seems like everybody has seen Graceland. And everyone should. The caveat there is that “everyone” means “everyone who has heard of Elvis.” So, everyone. The few who have missed it, or the many who like going more than once, are getting a new opportunity…and… Continue reading American Queens Trippin' the Mississippi

Princess to the 'Alaska' Rescue

A few days ago, a friend called to inquire about going on an Alaska cruise. He and his wife had been on cruises but always on smaller ships. Now they were planning a cruise with friends, with Alaska as their chosen destination. As we all learn in life, recommendations can be dangerous. Okay, tricky. What… Continue reading Princess to the 'Alaska' Rescue