When the principal shareholder has a reported net worth of $6 billion, it probably shouldn't come as a surprise when one of his offspring — like Windstar Cruises — shows an anticipated increase in sales of 60 per cent increase during the first year of his ownership. In such frugal economic times, somebody's doing something… Continue reading High-end Cruising, High-end Success
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Sun Princess Japanese Market Test
We are fond of Japan, and all things Japanese, so it's a natural for us to celebrate that Princess is making a serious attempt to helping our world be even smaller by cruising in a country that is largely ignored by cruise lines. Even if the cruises are designed more for Japanese travelers. Our affection… Continue reading Sun Princess Japanese Market Test
A Day for Leaping to…Trivia
Tomorrow is a day associated with trivia, this being a leap year, so today’s blog is also associated with trivia…that doesn’t make it a trivial blog. Does it? February 29, of course, only comes as often as presidential elections (and in the same years). Having said that, there’s nothing trivial about the Leap Day Sale… Continue reading A Day for Leaping to…Trivia