The other day we were at the Auto Club and, being attuned to all things cruising, a brochure about Cunard cruises caught our eyes. As brochures in general become more extinct, or so it seems, we decided to take it home and do some price comparisons. Here's what we found… We chose a cruise at random… Continue reading For Brochure Shoppers, It Pays to Dig Deeper
Category: Reviews
Christmas Cruises Can Pose a Dilemma…
It started with the prospect of spending our first Christmas in 40 away from our children…or any family members. We would be warm. No shovelling snow or freezing temperatures. No slaloming down an icy hill in the car. No jackets or toques or mitts. Pass the sunscreen, please. "At what price are you interested in… Continue reading Christmas Cruises Can Pose a Dilemma…
Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps
If there's ever a cruise port that could use an association with a car rental company, that port is Miami. And if there's ever a cruise line to jump when it sees an opportunity to do the obvious, that cruise line is Norwegian. Forever first at recognizing that passengers don't ALWAYS want to eat at… Continue reading Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps
'It says right here in the fine print…'
In all the cruises we have taken, we have not read the ticket contract you pay little attention to until you're ready to board the ship. Not once. Nada. Sign here, initial there and let us take your picture and an imprint of your credit card. Contract? Incidental. Why are we so delinquent? Probably because… Continue reading 'It says right here in the fine print…'
The Security Tax News That Has Tentacles
There was much gnashing of teeth the other day about how airline passengers were going to have to pay an additional $2.50 for Transportation Security Administration fees, per leg…and just like the human body there's a maximum of two. The increase jumps the per-leg tax to $5.60 or $11.20 for a round trip. The airlines… Continue reading The Security Tax News That Has Tentacles