Most cruise ships have a steak house. Some come with a fancy name and sometimes a fancy price. The idea is that on a cruise ship where you can eat absolutely all your meals with no extra costs, this is a special night out, which is probably why such eateries are called specialty restaurants. On… Continue reading Sun King A Royal Food Experience
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Puerto Rico Plans to Market Cruisers
News item: Puerto Rico is doubling the number of hotels, and doubling the number of hotel rooms, over the next decade because of an annual increase in tourist traffic of three per cent (2013) that is topping out at 1.6 million. For the cruise community, Puerto Rico is San Juan. In a one-year period, San… Continue reading Puerto Rico Plans to Market Cruisers
It's About 'Gratuities' on Cruise Ships…
The problem with tipping is tipping. When does it start and when does it end. On cruise ships, sometimes you never know. On almost all cruises, you pay "gratuities" up front. End of story? Not necessarily. On almost all cruises, there's the suggestion that you can tip room stewards, servers, bartenders, spa specialists…something a little… Continue reading It's About 'Gratuities' on Cruise Ships…
World Cup No Economic Fit for Carnival
ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL FREEDOM — The largest cruise line in the world isn't carrying the biggest sporting event in the world this year on stateroom television…and there's a good reason why. Passengers on Carnival ships sailing in waters surrounding North America are not glued to the The World Cup, as most of the world… Continue reading World Cup No Economic Fit for Carnival
Florida Hotel That Doesn't Live Up To Its Name
Okay, maybe it is better to arrive in your port of departure the DAY before your ship leaves. That's our mantra, but sometimes we deviate from it — all for good reason — as we did this month en route to boarding the Allure of the Seas. We paid for our deviation, big-time. Flying from… Continue reading Florida Hotel That Doesn't Live Up To Its Name