Two years ago, the U.S. and Canadian dollars were at par. According to yesterday’s exchange rates, $1.00 U.S. was worth $1.22 Canadian. That kind of gap usually means an exodus of tourists in the direction of better deals, and apparently that’s what is happening in conjunction with Alaska cruises originating in Vancouver. According to a… Continue reading Picking A Cruise By Shore Savings
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Royal Caribbean’s Zumba Cruise
Until our daughter-in-law Frances announced she was going to become an accredited Zumba instructor, this was a word that may never have crossed our lips. Zumba, not instructor. We may have thought it was the name of a Greek restaurant or the latest battle cry used by kids as they loaded the newest war game… Continue reading Royal Caribbean’s Zumba Cruise
Friday File: Bridges, some with stories
When you cruise, there are bridges and there are bridges. On some cruise ships you can be lucky enough to visit “the bridge” and see how the captains and crews operate these massive floating hotels in seemingly the smallest of spaces. Failing that, there are bridges your ship sails under — and that’s what “bridges”… Continue reading Friday File: Bridges, some with stories
What ‘V’ Word Means For Mexico
At the risk of sounding like apologists for Mexico, a country we have visited many times and hopefully will visit many more, our observations on the latest reports of cruising-vs-violence in Puerto Vallarta are based on these facts: • Attacks from Mexican drug cartels on the government in the state of Jalisco on May… Continue reading What ‘V’ Word Means For Mexico
Standing Up Ovation Of The Seas
This is only a big deal if you’re thinking of cruising near Australia, or if you live in New Zealand. But it’s an interesting story even if you’re just interested in cruising. Not everybody wants Ovation of the Seas. Now that Anthem of the Seas is on the water, Ovation is Royal Caribbean’s next new… Continue reading Standing Up Ovation Of The Seas