Of all the ports in the Caribbean, and there are hundreds it seems, one that keeps attracting more attention is San Juan, Puerto Rico (translation: “rich port”). Strategically positioned just east of the Dominican Republic, it can be either a port to visit on the way to the Southern Caribbean or a place to embark… Continue reading Friday file: The 'Rich Port' Of San Juan
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A Disney Story Worth Assessing
Earlier this year, the story of a family forced to leave a Disney ship in the Bahamas was told in the Naples Daily News. It’s worth reading. Disney told four of 31 family members they had to disembark in the Bahamas because their four-month-old baby, who had seen the ship’s doctor after “spitting up,” wasn’t… Continue reading A Disney Story Worth Assessing
That’s A Million For New Orleans
Photo by Win Henderson In Texas, the battle cry has for 180 years been “Remember The Alamo.” In New Orleans, for the last decade (10 years in August), it has been “Remember Katrina.” Remember, indeed. Close to 2,000 people died. Waves 20 feet high crashed into the Louisiana seaport. The world watched in horror as… Continue reading That’s A Million For New Orleans
On The First Day After Christmas…
If you're on a cruise ship today — or if you've ever been on a cruise ship the day after Christmas — chances are you're happy not to be surrounded by white stuff (unless it's wakes or sand) and chances are that's part of the motivation for being on a ship. Chances are, too, that… Continue reading On The First Day After Christmas…
Unusual Reason For Canceling A Port Call
There are two cruise ports named Sydney. One is in Australia, the other in Canada. Norwegian ships don't go to the former and, as of October 6, they won't be visiting the latter until further notice…and you'll never guess why. Because of buses. If you can believe it, Norwegian is taking a pass on Sydney,… Continue reading Unusual Reason For Canceling A Port Call