At the risk of sounding like apologists for Mexico, a country we have visited many times and hopefully will visit many more, our observations on the latest reports of cruising-vs-violence in Puerto Vallarta are based on these facts: • Attacks from Mexican drug cartels on the government in the state of Jalisco on May… Continue reading What ‘V’ Word Means For Mexico
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Barcelona's Beauty…And Beyond
BARCELONA, Spain — Right off the top, there are two observations about visiting this Spanish jewel that has been home to Antoni Gaudi, the Olympic Games, Pablo Picasso and 5.5 million current residents. One, you can never be here often enough to tire of Las Ramblas. This is good news for Costa Cruises, among others… Continue reading Barcelona's Beauty…And Beyond
Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
When you increase something, anything, by 50 per cent it’s a big deal. For Windstar Cruises, the month that starts tomorrow is a big deal. Next Friday, Windstar officially adds a ship to its fleet of four when the Star Breeze is christened in Nice, France. This will come two days after Windstar takes possession… Continue reading Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
Why Upscale Cruise Deals Are Rare
You may have noticed in our Daily Deals — five days a week, 52 weeks a year — that bargains on "upper premium" cruise lines appear only rarely. There’s a reason for that: The “deals” are often…well, confusing. An example is one we just received from Oceania. What caught our eyes was Free 3-night Winelands… Continue reading Why Upscale Cruise Deals Are Rare
Brothers In Arms On Disney Ship?
This is about two brothers, born 13 months apart in the ’70s. The elder of the two became an advocate of Star Wars. Actually, advocacy is too weak a word. He became a Star Wars fanatic, to the point that to this day he still buys light sabers. Invite him to a masquerade party… Continue reading Brothers In Arms On Disney Ship?