If you've been reading this blog for almost any part of the last four and a half years, then chances are you will know how we feel about Mexico. We love it. That goes for places all over the country…Huatulco in the south, Mexicali in the north, Merida and Cozumel in the east, Irapuato and… Continue reading The Ongoing Evolution of Mexico and Cruising
Tag: Carnival
Why Cruise Travel Agents Are A Good Idea
Our colleague at Ports and Bows, Phil Reimer, probably posts more cruise deals on line than any unbiased cruise writer in the business. And every time he does, accompanying the listing is his sage advice: Check with a travel agent who specializes in cruises. The reason is twofold. One is that the travel agent can… Continue reading Why Cruise Travel Agents Are A Good Idea
Country Connects With Carnival Live
If there's been a better — and more successful — cruise entertainment idea than the Carnival Live Concert Series, could somebody please tell us what it is? Carnival Live is more than a month old now and apparently drawing rave reviews from all sides. This week, country star Martina McBride flew into Cozumel, did two… Continue reading Country Connects With Carnival Live
How Fast Can You Spot Your Cruise Line?
A week or so ago, Windstar Cruises unveiled its new logo. How important is a logo? Well, people like the ones at Windstar pay a lot of money to creative geniuses to get it right when trying to find (or changing) the most visible part of its branding. For people like us, logos are important.… Continue reading How Fast Can You Spot Your Cruise Line?
So You'd Like A Balcony Stateroom, Would You?
Our previous post was about cruise-ship balconies. Something we didn't mention is that on cruise ships there are balconies…and there are balconies. Not one size fits all. There are cove balconies, aft balconies, corner aft balconies, inward balconies, penthouse balconies… The balcony staterooms most of us are accustomed to generally cost between $800 and $1,000… Continue reading So You'd Like A Balcony Stateroom, Would You?