When reflecting on 2014, come December, it just may be our “Year of Shrek.” For people who used to think the word was simply a misspelled synonym for “scream” — as in “shriek” —having two Shrek experiences in the same year was at least unusual, and at most unthinkable. But we did. The first was… Continue reading The 'Allure' Of DreamWorks' Shrek
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Cruising's Not All About Luring Youth
Question: How can seniors avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles? Answer: Take off their glasses. Ah, seniors. We are the butt of thousands of Internet jokes. We are disregarded by marketers obsessed with the 25 to 49 crowd. Even cruise ships, once the haven of the nearly elderly, have become playgrounds for… Continue reading Cruising's Not All About Luring Youth
Ocean Parks That Cruise The World
How do you “park a park” in the middle of the ocean? You do what Royal Caribbean did and build one into the hull of the biggest cruise ship in the world. That would be Oasis of the Seas…or Allure of the Seas…or Oasis III, the unofficial name for the third of what may be… Continue reading Ocean Parks That Cruise The World
Elton John And 88 Keys
A few nights ago, we were entertained by Elton John, who has been entertaining his fans for longer than most people have been alive. He wasn’t as good as he used to be…he was better. Where else can you find somebody who makes music on 88 keys and 67-year-old vocal chords for two and… Continue reading Elton John And 88 Keys
Philipsburg Flying Unforgettable For All
In a travel conversation this weekend with two family members who recently visited the Eastern Caribbean, the question was asked: “What was the most memorable thing about St. Maarten?” The answer was unanimous. The planes. On the outskirts of Philipsburg is Princess Juliana International Airport. At one end of the runway is a beach called… Continue reading Philipsburg Flying Unforgettable For All