Over dinner on Monday night, our daughter and son-in-law were asked by friends of ours if they’d ever been on an Alaska cruise. Their demographic was the answer, because thirtysomethings often view cruises as floating retirement homes, but the subject became more interesting. “I’m told that if you go on an Alaska cruise,” our friend… Continue reading Alaska: North-South or South-North?
Category: Reviews
Cruise Crooners Sound Like…Anybody
We’ve all seen singers who sound a lot kind of like the artist whose songs they’re performing. Usually, these “tribute acts” on cruise ships (and off) focus their vocal chords on one performer. Neil Diamond…The Temptations…Britney Spears…Kenny Rogers…Gladys Knight…Elton John…take your pick. On almost every cruise ship we’ve boarded, there has been a no-name group… Continue reading Cruise Crooners Sound Like…Anybody
Weighing a Post-Cruise Inevitability
Now that our two-week Transatlantic cruise is over, the “fun” starts, and I can hardly weight — please note, this is neither a typographical nor a spell-check error. After 41 scheduled meals (and a few unscheduled ones) on a cruise ship, there is an inevitability that comes with being home. It’s that four-letter word again.… Continue reading Weighing a Post-Cruise Inevitability
Travel Tips for Southampton
Two quick ones for anybody planning a journey like ours on the Celebrity Eclipse, a Transatlantic re-positioning cruise… 1. Assuming Southampton is your destination, don’t assume that a 5 a.m. arrival ensures you can catch a flight back the same day, if you’re not planning to stay in Europe. Some airlines (American) fly only early… Continue reading Travel Tips for Southampton
Celebrity Glass Fans Brave Elements
A cold day on the Atlantic Ocean called for warm air. That’s what led us to Celebrity Life’s Hot Glass Show yesterday, even though it was outside and 13 stories above the churning sea waters. Some of the observers were wrapped in plaid blankets, but that doesn’t mean much because they’re wrapped in the same… Continue reading Celebrity Glass Fans Brave Elements