A First Among Theme Cruises

Photo by Beau Hudspeth Not to be insensitive, but now there is a totally new meaning to the expression: "Good Grief!" Once meant to express surprise, these days it applies to dealing with "grief" in a "good" way…such as going on a cruise. But not just any cruise. The noted grief therapist Edy Nathan is… Continue reading A First Among Theme Cruises

Triumph (or Tragedy) Ship Returns

A cruise ship slipped out of a port quietly this week, or as quietly as a cruise ship can slip away from anywhere, and the reactions ranged from "Good riddance" to "Sorry you're leaving." The ship was the Carnival Triumph. That's the much-maligned Carnival Triumph. More than any cruise ship this side of the Costa… Continue reading Triumph (or Tragedy) Ship Returns

Antigua wrestling with bad numbers

We have never been to Antigua, but we've been close (Puerto Rico). So we don't qualify as experts, but as tourists to the general area, like you we have an idea what is appealing and what is not. This is pertinent because of yesterday's news that Antigua and neighboring Barbuda are in cruise trouble. Projections… Continue reading Antigua wrestling with bad numbers