THE RIGHT PRICE…………………….$399 October 17, 31, 2010: Eastern Caribbean: Miami round-trip 7 days Ports: Miami, Samana, St. Thomas, Tortola, Great Stirrup Cay Ship: Norwegian Pearl Contact: ncl.com * * * As gossip columnists go, she was one of the originals (anybody old enough to remember Louella Parsons?) and by today’s tell-all standards, Rona Barrett would… Continue reading Cruising — Notes on the Boats
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Aye, It's Talk-Like-A-Pirate Time!
In my youth, my only association with pirates was seeing Captain Hook in the Disney movie Peter Pan, and I didn’t care much for either Hook or Peter, the geek who flew around in tights. So here I am, x years later, trapped in a world of pirates. Two of my three children are eagerly… Continue reading Aye, It's Talk-Like-A-Pirate Time!
Oasis an Ocean of New Technology
For me, it all started with the iPod. Technology, that is. Being excited about technology, I mean. Prior to buying an iPod a few weeks ago, I’d run the gamut of “getting into the 21st century communications world” with a certain amount of apprehension. Actually, a lot of apprehension — and ignorance bordering on denial.… Continue reading Oasis an Ocean of New Technology
NCL+NFL=Necessities of the Sea
A while ago, my able associate brought it to my attention there was a story that cruise lines were beginning to cater more to male passengers, for the very good reason that there were more male passengers than ever. Not more than women, just more than before. And while I didn’t need an inducement to… Continue reading NCL+NFL=Necessities of the Sea
Arrive Early, Stay Late Good Habit
The more we cruise, the more we learn about things to do and not do. One “thing” we always try to do is be in our departure city at least 24 hours ahead of time, and have at least 24 hours in our arrival city before going on to wherever. We think it’s a small… Continue reading Arrive Early, Stay Late Good Habit