Let’s call if the extreme of theme. That’s not the name of a new musical group or TV reality show, it’s just a way of identifying what’s coming up in the way of, ah, unusual cruises this winter. Here’s a quick look at three upcoming theme cruises: The Meow Meow Cruise This one’s for cat… Continue reading Theme Cruises You May Not Believe
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Shaking Hands With Cruise Captains
This is a sign of the apocalypse: Don’t shake hands with the captain of your cruise ship. Why? Norovirus. According to a recent story in London’s Daily Mail online edition, captains have been warned about shaking hands with passengers, lest they be infected with the dreaded gastrointestinal illness that we are encouraged to believe only… Continue reading Shaking Hands With Cruise Captains
Friday File: Houses Of Worship 'Magnets'
One of the interesting things we find about churches in other countries is that how many of their visitors — we suspect — don’t attend church at home. There’s something alluring about old churches. Maybe it’s the architecture that reflects its time. Maybe it’s the colorful stained glass windows. Or its statues. Or its tranquility.… Continue reading Friday File: Houses Of Worship 'Magnets'
Cruises To Fathom For Next Spring
Since Carnival announced its “impact travel” line Fathom was going to be launched in 2016, the picture of what it all means has come more into focus, as well it should with the passage of time. For one thing, “fathom” abandoned the idea of using its name with a lower-case “f” — lest it be… Continue reading Cruises To Fathom For Next Spring
Selfie Stick, Bans Both Growing
Sometimes, the latest growing trends bring out the worst in people. Enter the selfie stick. On some of our recent cruises, we’ve noticed. How can you not? Especially when travelling, because if there’s ever a good reason to use a selfie stick — and we’re not certain there is — it’s when travelling. As an… Continue reading Selfie Stick, Bans Both Growing