…there is wrapping to do, and food to be enjoyed, and family time to be savored, and maybe even some 11th-hour shopping. Translation: With little time left for doing a Christmas Eve blog, we’re turning this space over to Alan Fox, whom we’ve never met. He is the Chairman and CEO of Vacations To Go… Continue reading On the Night Before Christmas…
Tag: Cruise ship entertainment
Royal Caribbean Boss Goes With Flow
During our one-day visit to the Allure of the Seas last month, we saw both Richard Fain and the Flowrider. We just didn’t see them together. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Fain and Flowrider, here’s an explanation: He (left) is Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean, and it (above) is an attraction on the company’s… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Boss Goes With Flow
Three Queens and a New Princess
For the only other real “royal wedding” in our lifetime, Mother and Daughter were up before dawn, Eastern time, to watch stodgy Prince Charles marry pretty Princess Diana. That was 1981. Mother and Daughter were so enamored with the event that they took pictures. Remember now, it was on television…and they took pictures. In case… Continue reading Three Queens and a New Princess
Reflections on an Epic Journey
Here’s what we like about spending time on the third-biggest cruise ship in the world, the one-of-a-kind Epic… It starts with the entertainment, which came as no surprise. Whether you think Norwegian is leading the way in cruise-ship entertainment or not, NCL has much to do with raising the bar. At times, it felt like… Continue reading Reflections on an Epic Journey
Cruising Notes from the Norwegian Epic
The right price…………………………………………………………$499 May 7, 2011: 11 nights Ship: Norwegian Epic Departure: Miami to Barcelona (re-positioning cruise) Bonus: A real chance to see the ship bow to stern with only one stop in 11 days Contact: Norwegian Cruise Lines 1-866-234-7350 * * * The thought of getting “slimed” — or even seeing somebody getting slimed… Continue reading Cruising Notes from the Norwegian Epic