There’s always trouble somewhere, isn’t there? There’s no escaping it. Egypt. Tunisia. Yemen. Afghanistan. There’s even trouble in the cruise industry. In Mexico, cruise lines are bailing out of ports. The latest one is Mazatlan, now being bypassed regularly, because of an increase in crime. Holland America, Disney and Princess have all taken Mazatlan off… Continue reading Cruise-Ship Troubles Tough for Locals
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Disney Godmother a Dream Girl
Early this morning (in our world, 7:30 is early), Jennifer Hudson became Disney’s third Godmother, at the official “christening” — or “naming ceremony” to the political correctionists — of the Disney Dream. A podcast of the event was in two places, which tells you something about its importance. If nobody cared, nobody would pod. To… Continue reading Disney Godmother a Dream Girl
Cruising Notes on the Boats
The right price………………………………………………..……$169 January 24, 2011: 4 nights…….Ship: Norwegian Sky……..Departure: Miami return Bonus: Up to a 4-category upgrade; balconies just $399………Contact: icruise.com * * * Had we only known. One of us is celebrating a birthday in a couple of days. Instead of being wined and dined at home by the love of his life,… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Disney Dream Day at Port Canaveral
We’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for anything Disney, and not just because three little Dunns trekked their parents around both the Florida and California theme parks and almost always came away with souvenir sweatshirts because “it got cold.” The three little Dunns all grew up and one of them, Lerrin, realized… Continue reading Disney Dream Day at Port Canaveral
Some highlights from Cruise Year 2010
It was the year that… • Oasis of the Seas was replaced as the “biggest ship in the world” by Allure of the Seas, which won the competition by one-fifth of an inch, or five millimeters — the fact is the two Royal Caribbean siblings are identical in size when it comes to the number… Continue reading Some highlights from Cruise Year 2010