The first new ship of the New Year is almost ready to sail. A week from now, the Norwegian Getaway sails a 1-day mini-inaugural cruise to Southampton followed by a 2-day cruise in British waters, before heading across the ocean on its "real" inaugural to make its permanent home in North America. Launch date: January… Continue reading New Ship: Norwegian Getaway
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Everybody Should Meet Gavin MacLeod…Many Are
Gavin MacLeod hasn't had this much exposure since Mary Tyler Moore was Mary Richards and Murray Slaughter changed his pseudonym to Captain Stubing. Today, the 82-year-old actor who played both those roles is everywhere…NBC's Today, on board the new Royal Princess, signing copies of his autobiography, in the Los Angeles Times, on CNN, in People… Continue reading Everybody Should Meet Gavin MacLeod…Many Are
Dolphins Cheerleaders Latest in Ship Godmothers
The next generation of cruise-ship godmothers is already here, and it's growing. When the Norwegian Getaway arrives early next year, the "Godmothers" will be the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. This falls on the heels of the "Godmothers" of Norwegian's last new ship, the Breakaway — the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. Has cruising run out of… Continue reading Dolphins Cheerleaders Latest in Ship Godmothers
Man of Many Interests, Man of Many Talents…Man of Quantum's Sports Plex
For somebody just 35 years old, Dhani Jones has lived an intriguing, diversified life. Linebacker in the NFL for 11 years with three teams, one of which played in the Super Bowl. Founding partner of a New York creative agency. Star in a TV show (Dhani Tackles The Globe) on the Travel Channel, where viewers… Continue reading Man of Many Interests, Man of Many Talents…Man of Quantum's Sports Plex
New Norwegian ships 'Escape' and 'Bliss' results of 100,000 votes in five countries
As the number of cruise ships in the world grows, naming them becomes an issue. Every cruise line wants to come up with something unique, catchy and consistent with the brand it is trying to establish. Is any cruise line doing a better job of that than Norwegian, which yesterday announced its next two ships… Continue reading New Norwegian ships 'Escape' and 'Bliss' results of 100,000 votes in five countries