Cruise Ships a Haven for Entertainers

It seems to us that two things have been a boon to the concert industry over the past few years — casinos and cruise ships. You could say to the “small” concert industry, for entertainers who never have, never could or can no longer fill 20,000 arenas. Casinos more than cruise ships have provided them… Continue reading Cruise Ships a Haven for Entertainers

Notes on the Boats

THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$2,695 April 10, April 17, 2011: Los Angeles to Vancouver (or return), 7 nights Bonus: 2-for-1 offer; $500 shipboard credit; free air from 20 cities Ship: Crystal Symphony (below) Contact: Crystal Cruises * * * Crystal’s also in the news this week — at least in our news — for moving further along… Continue reading Notes on the Boats

Notes on the Boats

THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$539 November 27, 2010: Barcelona, Spain to Sao Paulo, Brazil, 15 nights Ship: Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas Contact: VacationsToGo (FastDeal #10090) * * * What’s the hottest ticket in cruising right now? The Epic? American Idol? The first coming of the Allure of the Seas? None of the above. How about… Continue reading Notes on the Boats

Call It Holland American Idol

We should perhaps begin by saying we may be the only two people in America who have never seen American Idol. Not once. It’s just not our way to spend 60 minutes of our life that we can never get back. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate the skill level of American Idol contestants.… Continue reading Call It Holland American Idol

Royal Caribbean Shrieks "Shrek!'

Okay, parents and grandparents (like us), here’s the deal: Before you book that family cruise vacation, you might want to check which animated or cartoon character is the most popular with the little ones. The changing strategies of the cruise-ship industry have become crystal-clear this year. Yesterday’s announcement that Royal Caribbean and Shrek are in… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Shrieks "Shrek!'