Cruise ships attract poverty. Because passengers are considered affluent, rightly or wrongly, poor people in ports flock to wherever cruise people go, sometimes to sell wares, often to beg. For passengers, this can be a help-or-not-help dilemma, just as it is on the streets of major cities in North America. Many cruise lines have… Continue reading Cruise Voluntourism Crystal Clear
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Sampler Cruises in Faraway Places
Last week, we wrote about "sampler" cruises on the West Coast of North America. It also applies on other coasts. If you happen to be going to London after the Olympics are done and you're not sure how you feel about cruising, or you want to take somebody who is a reluctant cruiser, here's… Continue reading Sampler Cruises in Faraway Places
Cruising Rule of Thumb: Be Early
What's the biggest cause of health problems today? Stress, right? So why would we do ANYTHING stressful if we can avoid it. Often, the only thing stressful about a cruise is getting to the ship on time. For us, that's a no-brainer. We go early. What's "early"? If you're inclined to be stressed about being… Continue reading Cruising Rule of Thumb: Be Early
Disney Wonder: Movies and Answers
Today's kids might not be able to identify with this, but "ratatouille" is an Occitan dish, which means it's from the south of France, and it's made of stewed vegetables that when all is said and done is called Ratatouille Nicoise. In other words, the original doesn't come from Disney, or even Pixar, and it's… Continue reading Disney Wonder: Movies and Answers
Twin Peaks of Carnival's Boss
Is there anything better in the heat than enjoying a nice breeze? Mickey Arison doesn't think there is, although his preceding connection is different than most. Arison owns Carnival Corporation. Okay, he's the chairman and CEO, so he pretty much owns Carnival Cruise Lines. He also owns the Miami Heat. Even if you're not a… Continue reading Twin Peaks of Carnival's Boss