In case the resident weather systems haven’t prompted you to look south — or anywhere — for a break from mid-winter, this is a good time to drool over some of the luscious, hot, picturesque, sandy, enticing places you can visit when you take a Caribbean cruise. And if that doesn’t tempt you to book… Continue reading Friday File: Caribbean Calling In Winter
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Dental Advice For Cruise Passengers
Last week was time for the nine-month dental check-up. The dentist is an engaging guy, lots of times funny and always producing at least one clever observation. This time, it was about cruising. “So you’re going on a cruise?” he said. “I went on a cruise once and I wasn’t worried about putting on weight.… Continue reading Dental Advice For Cruise Passengers
Cunard Cocktails…And All That Jazz
A good part of being successful in the cruise business, or any business for that matter, is knowing your clientele. For Cunard that means The Savoy, Jack Daniel’s and Dee Dee Bridgewater. It may be news to you, as it was to us, that “The Savoy” stands for Savoy Beaufort Bar — last year chosen… Continue reading Cunard Cocktails…And All That Jazz
Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear
We’ve never been on a cruise ship that stopped in Turkey. Now, chances are we never will. Such is the cruise climate in this volatile part of the world, even though Istanbul and Kusadesi aren’t in the same area code as places bordering on Syria, where there are daily fears of terrorist attacks. On the… Continue reading Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear
Cruise Industry Bracing For Zika?
You may have heard of zika but if you haven’t, you should, especially if you’re going on a Caribbean cruise, or even thinking of it. Especially if you’re pregnant, or even thinking about it. Zika can be deadly, so read on… According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this virus is transmitted by mosquitoes… Continue reading Cruise Industry Bracing For Zika?