Okay, it’s time to whine about wine again. As regular consumers, we once lugged 17 bottles back in luggage from Europe and were greeted by customs with “Welcome home” and no questions about wine. That was one of the times that we were lucky enough — and we always tell the truth when asked —… Continue reading Royal Caribbean And 'The Wine'
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Ebola, cruising and questions
Anybody with a modicum of travel sense and even a passing interest in current events knew this weekend was coming. Anybody with a hint of common sense knows the question was just hanging there: “When will ebola affect cruising?” This weekend, it did. There has not, at least so far, been a cruise passenger with… Continue reading Ebola, cruising and questions
Oasis of the Seas — More Perfect
The fact that Oasis of the Seas has now emerged from its inaugural refurbishing means that it is, indeed, five years since the big ship became known as the biggest. There has been nary a complaint about this ship, and its sister Allure of the Seas, which will get its first makeover next spring. So,… Continue reading Oasis of the Seas — More Perfect
Apocalypse Time Again In Cruising
There have long been ad agencies, and PR agencies, and communication agencies. Here’s one that falls — at least for people old enough to remember typewriters and telegrams — under the heading of… A Sign of the Apocalypse. The always-progressive cruise line Royal Caribbean has hired an AGENCY to handle “all things social media!” It’s… Continue reading Apocalypse Time Again In Cruising
Let There Be Liberty — And Tattoos!
In our family we have three children (six, counting spouses) and, to the best of our knowledge, two tattoos. One is visible. One (or more?) is not. The point is we are anything but experts when it comes to tattooing and, while we’re not anti-tattoo, nor are we advocates. Yet today, we write about tattoos.… Continue reading Let There Be Liberty — And Tattoos!