This is just a nice story that we came across, about a nice couple who did what we all think is nice — they went on cruises. The story appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, the daily newspaper in the hometown of Jimmy and Ruth Vrhovac. It's a nice story despite the fact that Mrs. Vrhovac… Continue reading Holland America Cruisers Forever
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Why Cruisers Love What They Do
On our most recent cruise, we encountered a young media person who admitted she "didn't quite get cruising." We filled her in, of course, since she asked. Then we found an email from friends who recently spent 20 days on the Coral Princess. They left Florida on this Panama Canal cruise that will re-position… Continue reading Why Cruisers Love What They Do
Euros for Europe an Experience
LEAVING VENICE — If you're planning a cruise in Europe this year, or any year, one of the questions you're likely to have is: What do I do about euros? Prior to leaving to board the Oceania Riviera for nine days, sailing from Monte Carlo to Venice, we had the same question…and many different answers… Continue reading Euros for Europe an Experience
Cruise Transport Tips in Venice
VENICE — This can be one intimidating city to find yourself in either before or after a cruise. It's a real shock if it follows the amazing arrival that comes with a cruise ship carefully negotiating its path through the islands that make up what is known as Venezia. The first jolt comes when… Continue reading Cruise Transport Tips in Venice
Riviera's Food Reputation on the Line
ONBOARD THE OCEANIA RIVIERA — When you talk the talk, you have to be able to walk the walk, right? So when Oceania confidently states its ships have the "finest cuisine at sea"…everybody involved with the cuisine has to be able to "wok the wok." This is especially true when the ship is the… Continue reading Riviera's Food Reputation on the Line