What's the biggest cause of health problems today? Stress, right? So why would we do ANYTHING stressful if we can avoid it. Often, the only thing stressful about a cruise is getting to the ship on time. For us, that's a no-brainer. We go early. What's "early"? If you're inclined to be stressed about being… Continue reading Cruising Rule of Thumb: Be Early
Category: Hotels
Recognizing Cruise Ship Impact
The last time we cruised out of Galveston, we were impressed that the hotel we booked for the night before the cruise allowed us to leave our rental car in the hotel lot for five days, until our return. Just a little extra. There’s a hotel in Seattle that is also catering to people who… Continue reading Recognizing Cruise Ship Impact
Cruise Critic: Reflecting on '11
With a history that goes back almost 17 years, and a mushrooming staff of reporters and editors, it kind of goes without saying that Cruise Critic provides the most detailed, up-to-date information for you (and us), the people who love to cruise. What is not generally known about Cruise Critic is that it does not… Continue reading Cruise Critic: Reflecting on '11
Taking Your State Room Home
If in your travels you found a bed so comfy that you wish you had one like it at home, would you buy it? Royal Caribbean hopes so. The new Royal Caribbean Bedding Collection, with this precision engineered beds and fine Italian threads, is available to anyone interested in buying. As parents of a long-time… Continue reading Taking Your State Room Home
A Princess Career's Last Chorus
For Gianfranco Verde, the road from opening for The Beatles to closing the door on a 39-year career on cruise ships has been, well, long and winding. He’s heading into his final contract with Princess, as Hotel General Manager on the Coral Princess. You might have made the (lucky) guess that he’s from Italy, but… Continue reading A Princess Career's Last Chorus