AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — One estimate is that more than 400 cruise ships drop anchor in Cabo San Lucas Bay, at the mouth of the Sea of Cortez, in one calendar year. That’s why the pier is probably the cleanest, the least offensive and the friendliest of any that cruisers visit in… Continue reading Tips on Cabo San Lucas
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Looking for the Hotel California
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico — There is a legend here that the Hotel California that the Eagles sang about all those years ago is located on the Baja Peninsula, and that it was where Don Henley and Glen Frey wrote their greatest hit. Since we helped make it their greatest hit, tracking down the famous… Continue reading Looking for the Hotel California
The Olympic's Gold Medal Evening
AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — One question the millions of us who love cruising face is… Are specialty restaurants worth the cover charge? There’s no final answer, as Regis Filbin wouldn’t say. To some, paying $10 to $35 per person for an upscale night of dining is well worth it, particularly if it’s… Continue reading The Olympic's Gold Medal Evening
Eco Scenes, The Good and The Bad
ON BOARD THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM, sailing from Puntarenas, Costa Rica — In these days of political correctness, especially of the eco kind, sometimes the skeptics among us wonder if people professing to being good custodians of the planet are just saying that because it’s the thing to say. Are they practising what they preach? Do… Continue reading Eco Scenes, The Good and The Bad
When Cruise Ships Change Plans
PUNTARENAS, Costa Rica — You know how they’re always telling you on cruise ships that you better sign up for a shore excursion with the cruise line because the ship will never leave without you. Let us share a little story with you. The last time we were in this beautiful country of 4.5 million friendly… Continue reading When Cruise Ships Change Plans