The right price…………………………………………………………………….……$459 February 27, 2011: 7 nights return to the Bahamas Ship: Carnival Pride Departure: Baltimore Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Freeport Bonus: Oceanview $529; Balcony $599 (all less $50 for 55+) Contact: cruisestogo.com (fast deal #12815) * * * It’s uncertain what makes you a casino company that specializes in services for upscale cruise… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
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Cruising Notes on the Boats
The right price…………………………………………………………………….……$449 February/March/April 2011: 7 nights Ship: Celebrity Summit Departure: San Juan, Puerto Rico Ports: Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, Dominica, Grenada, Tobago Bonus: Oceanview $499 Contact: cruises.orbitz.com * * * When Jimmy Buffett took a header off the stage in Australia the other night, the gasp from our resident Parrothead was likely heard in… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Cruise-Ship Troubles Tough for Locals
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
What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Let us begin by saying Mexico is one of our favorite places to visit and, no, that’s not like saying “Some of my best friends are…[fill in the blank].” We love Mexico. Its people. Its music. Its customs. Its crafts. Its resilience. Its ever-expanding cruise-ship ports. What we don’t like is what we’re hearing, more… Continue reading What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Something Different in Cozumel
If you’re going on a cruise ship to the Western Caribbean, you’re going to Cozumel. If you’ve been to Cozumel before, you’re looking for something different to do. If you’re looking for something different, find Margarita and Santiago. Fortunately, we did. It wasn’t the first time we’d met a Margarita in Cozumel, but the others… Continue reading Something Different in Cozumel