AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — There are always challenges in life for somebody who grew up afraid of…well, everything, but especially heights and water. For most of the world it may seem ridiculous, but trust me, it’s a problem. A few years ago, taking my three-year-old grandson in the swimming pool was one… Continue reading The Height of Confrontation
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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
Quotes From The Boat
AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — Heard in passing on the way to Mexico: * * * During an explanation of how excess food is recycled into the ocean for whatever fish were passing by, one cruiser quipped: “Let’s see. We feed the fish. We catch the fish. We eat the fish. So really,… Continue reading Quotes From The Boat
Little League to Cruising Big League
At sea on the Celebrity Millennium — While the Disney people like to take ownership of what a small world it is, once again there is proof they can’t! In reading the literature on staff aboard the Millennium, we recognized the name of the Guest Relations Manager, Jeff Potts. Could this be the same Jeff… Continue reading Little League to Cruising Big League
Panama Canal under $50 a day
On Friday, we’ll board Celebrity’s Millennium, a ship we’ve never seen, in Puerto Rico, and the first stop this weekend in a country we’ve never been to, Colombia. This was a last-minute, somewhat-impulsive buy on my part…and fortunately I have a willing partner. I was just looking for a deal, and I found it at… Continue reading Panama Canal under $50 a day