PROGRESO, Mexico — Passengers who were late returning to the Carnival Ecstasy from an eight-hour stopover in this Yucatan Peninsula port lucked out. If necessary, they could probably catch a lift on the Carnival Triumph. The two “fun ships” happened to be in Progreso at the same time. What made it more ironic than that… Continue reading Bonus for Carnival's Late Passengers
Category: Ports
Galveston a Gulf Full of Memories
GALVESTON — It’s been more than four decades since one of us was on this Texas island that hangs off the northern shore of a Gulf of Mexico map like a stalagtite, and it’s tempting to say not much has changed, because Galveston has — in a good way — the feel of a quaint,… Continue reading Galveston a Gulf Full of Memories
Simplifying The Road to Ecstasy
En route to the Carnival Ecstasy… Before you can get to Galveston, you have to get to Houston. And getting from Houston to Galveston to get on a cruise ship can be a costly proposition. Carnival provides transfers, but only on the day the cruise leaves, and the price is $80 return. Taking a taxi… Continue reading Simplifying The Road to Ecstasy
Cruising Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE……………………………………………………………………….$99 Until February 8, 2011: 2 nights, Bahamas Ship: MS Bahamas Celebration Departure: Palm Beach, FL, round-trip, Sunday through Thursday Bonus: 4-cabin upgrade if booked by Nov. 9 Extra: Enter $250,000 karaoke contest Contact: Celebration Cruise Line 1-800-314-5527 (mention Travelzoo) * * * Why are these men signing documents, and what could this… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Those Who Help the Haitian Cause
Once a sports writer, I still have a special appreciation for chroniclers of the games with a special gift for stringing words together. Like Mitch Albom (left), arguably America’s best sports columnist of his time. I love his writing but, far more than that, I love his humanity. Haiti. All of us cringed when the… Continue reading Those Who Help the Haitian Cause