GALVESTON — It’s been more than four decades since one of us was on this Texas island that hangs off the northern shore of a Gulf of Mexico map like a stalagtite, and it’s tempting to say not much has changed, because Galveston has — in a good way — the feel of a quaint,… Continue reading Galveston a Gulf Full of Memories
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Cruising Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE……………………………………………………………………….$99 Until February 8, 2011: 2 nights, Bahamas Ship: MS Bahamas Celebration Departure: Palm Beach, FL, round-trip, Sunday through Thursday Bonus: 4-cabin upgrade if booked by Nov. 9 Extra: Enter $250,000 karaoke contest Contact: Celebration Cruise Line 1-800-314-5527 (mention Travelzoo) * * * Why are these men signing documents, and what could this… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Blow Out the Candles — Cruise Free
You know how it is in families with three or four kids. The first-born is always the “special one” in the eyes of his or her siblings. They always think the first-born gets “the most” — whatever the most is. Now here comes MSC Cruises with a unique offer: Celebrate your birthday (the actual day)… Continue reading Blow Out the Candles — Cruise Free
Starbucks at Sea Just The Beginning?
When it comes to Starbucks, we’re pretty much originals. It seems like longer than 13 years ago when we started enjoying cappuccinos at the now-famous coffee house but it isn’t, because until 13 years ago the only Starbucks in existence was in Seattle, and we weren’t in it. So let’s make it an even dozen… Continue reading Starbucks at Sea Just The Beginning?
Better Chance to Avoid Dying Abroad
The front-page news in yesterday’s edition of USA Today was “Traveling abroad’s top risk: Roads” with a subhead that read “One American dies every 36 hours.” The story is that traffic accidents are the No. 1 killer of healthy Americans traveling abroad…in other words, deaths not attributed to natural causes. There is a (partial) solution.… Continue reading Better Chance to Avoid Dying Abroad