The last time we were at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, about a year ago, we re-discovered what an intimidating place it can be. You think you can “do” the Smithsonian in a day when, in fact, you need a week…even when you have a high-energy teenage grandson at your side. Starting in July, Regent… Continue reading Regent’s Smithsonian At Sea
Tag: Royal Caribbean
More ships, voyages for Windstar
Windstar, the yacht-style cruise line that has grown from bankruptcy four years ago to a fleet of six ships by summer, has unveiled its collection of voyages for 2016…There are 11 new ones and 30 new ports that Windstar ships will visit, all of it made possible by the addition of the Star Breeze and… Continue reading More ships, voyages for Windstar
Magic To Do Just For Princess
The nice thing about new music and shows and entertainment in general is that they never end. There are always creative minds that come along with something fresh and this is especially true in cruising, an industry always eager to find a unique way to entertain thousands of passengers on cruise ships. The pendulum of… Continue reading Magic To Do Just For Princess
Creativity In Ship Casinos
Our sense is that things are gradually changing on cruise-ship casinos. It started when Crystal Cruises announced last month it was offering passengers — albeit passengers from gambling hotspots Hong Kong and Singapore — the opportunity to convert on-board credits into chits for the casino. Now, Carnival has a promotion that gives you up to $50… Continue reading Creativity In Ship Casinos
Friday file: Children Of The World
Kids. Maybe because seeing them brings back memories of when your own were that age, or maybe it's because there is almost always an innocence about them. Whatever the reason, they always seem to be compelling subjects for people who like to take pictures in foreign countries. People like us, and kids like these… This young… Continue reading Friday file: Children Of The World