We've been watching a lot of television, some delayed and some live, from the Olympic Winter Games in Russia this week. Last night (well, it was "last night" somewhere), Mexico's lone athlete was on the tube, even though he isn't really from Mexico, but that's another story. He was talking about being in the Olympic… Continue reading Olympians Beware: It's Like A Cruise Ship There!
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Free WiFi Crystal's Tip Of The Iceberg
Remember where you heard this first: Keep watching for free Internet on cruise ships. The industry took another step in that direction this week when Crystal Cruises, near the top end of the luxury spectrum, threw WiFi into its all-inclusive packaging. Right now, it's for Crystal's First Society members (repeat cruisers) and it's possible because… Continue reading Free WiFi Crystal's Tip Of The Iceberg
Norovirus: Nuggets From A Message Board
Maybe it's just generational but we're not really big fans of message boards, where readers pose as writers and sound off about whatever is on their minds, often unloading some deep-seated anger or satisfying an urge to be heard. Sometimes, however, they are valuable information sources. One such example is cruise passengers reporting to Cruise… Continue reading Norovirus: Nuggets From A Message Board
Crime On the Rise? Find Out Yourself!
They say crime is on the rise in Nassau, the popular Bahamian cruise port — "they" being (among others) a website authored by maritime lawyer Jim Walker, an industrious watchdog of sorts for all things cruising. According to Walker's writings, armed robbery is up in Nassau and recently even a daycare was a victim of… Continue reading Crime On the Rise? Find Out Yourself!
In The Sunset Of A Celebrity's Life
When the end is near, as Frank Sinatra used to croon, how do you make sure you go out in style…with a flair? Maybe you get a facelift to capture (or try to) the days gone by. Maybe you put your best foot forward, for as long as you can take steps. Maybe you polish… Continue reading In The Sunset Of A Celebrity's Life