PROGRESO, Mexico — What would you say if we told you we would go to a city we never heard of…meet a history teacher whose name we didn’t know…and find out how Mayans celebrate the “day of the dead” or as the locals say Dia De Los Muertos? You could never plan that. And then… Continue reading One of Those 'Dias' in the Yucatan
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Bonus for Carnival's Late Passengers
PROGRESO, Mexico — Passengers who were late returning to the Carnival Ecstasy from an eight-hour stopover in this Yucatan Peninsula port lucked out. If necessary, they could probably catch a lift on the Carnival Triumph. The two “fun ships” happened to be in Progreso at the same time. What made it more ironic than that… Continue reading Bonus for Carnival's Late Passengers
Cruising Notes On The Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE………………………………………………………….$499 January 11-12-22-23, 2010: 10 days, Caribbean, New York round-trip Ship: Norwegian Dawn or Norwegian Jewel Extra: $100 onboard credit per cabin Ports: San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Maarten, Tortola Contact: cruises-n-more In case you think they always smash a bottle of champagne across the bow of a new ship when it… Continue reading Cruising Notes On The Boats
Cabo San Lucas — It's All About Time
Before we ever saw Cabo San Lucas, we’d heard that it was the jewel of the Baja California steps when taking a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. And every time we’ve been there, the lasting impression has been the same — not enough time. Part of the reason is that cruise ships have to tender… Continue reading Cabo San Lucas — It's All About Time
Fish Story and Mexico's 'Inside Passage'
Before launching (nautical term) into today’s blog, may we indulge you with our introduction to the Sea of Cortez, that finger of water between mainland Mexico and Baja California? This was just a few years ago, and you’ll get the short version, in part because time has a way of eroding long memories. Three kids,… Continue reading Fish Story and Mexico's 'Inside Passage'