Since the introduction of "frequent [fill in the blank] points" about three decades ago, the evolution has made it possible to "earn" points for just about anything. As you know, that also means cruising, and every line has its own format. Like the rest of the points world, the programs are ever-changing. Usually, for the… Continue reading Celebrity Loyalty Program Better….on the Surface
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Red Sox and Celebrity Celebrating
You could say Celebrity Cruises knew something last spring when it became the "official cruise line" of the Boston Red Sox or, if you are cynical, you could say Celebrity was playing the sympathy card by attaching itself to a city in mourning from the murders at the Marathon…unlikely because such co-promotions don't usually happen… Continue reading Red Sox and Celebrity Celebrating
Gambling in the 21st Century Spreading to Ships in Ports and Pool Decks on Ships
Sometime soon, which is to say in the next few months, nine of Celebrity's 11 ships will be outfitted with technology that will allow passengers to gamble on their phones and/or tablets while on a ship that's in international waters. Bringing the casino to the patrons, as it were. About the time this was announced,… Continue reading Gambling in the 21st Century Spreading to Ships in Ports and Pool Decks on Ships
One for The Ridiculist
We don't know how many of you watch Anderson Cooper on CNN, but we often do so we're familiar with the punctuation mark for each of his shows. It's called The Ridiculist. Given that it's self-explanatory, we have a submission… An Italian husband and wife booked a cruise from Rome to Barcelona, on a cruise… Continue reading One for The Ridiculist
Endorsing Jewelry Stores on Shores?
If you've ever been to Alaska then you have discovered, like us, that there can be a jewelry store on every corner…and sometimes in between. Of all the cruise stops we have made, Alaska's lead the league for concentrated jewelry shopping. So it's BIG business for those Alaska retailers and over the years there have been stories about… Continue reading Endorsing Jewelry Stores on Shores?