Tag: Bahamas

Legendary Queen of the Mississippi

  For those of us who didn't grow up on the banks of the Mississippi, our introduction to its boats was Davy Crockett. You remember Davy…and the keelboat races with Mike Fink, and the river pirates, and all the other comic book stories that turned into books and movies and a merchandise business that surpassed… Continue reading Legendary Queen of the Mississippi

Cabanalife new at Great Stirrup Cay

  One day, we'll go back to Great Stirrup Cay, a private island we visited a couple of years ago. We were going to be in Florida, and we were looking for a short cruise to…anywhere…after almost a month of writing about being on ships. We were looking for a little R&R, and so it… Continue reading Cabanalife new at Great Stirrup Cay

Will Bell Ring Again for Concordia?

Is there no depth to which our species will go in search of riches? In the case of the person(s) who stole the bell from the Costa Concordia, the depth was only about 50 feet. Yes, somebody stole the bell. It happened a couple of weeks ago and Italian authorities managed to keep it under cover that… Continue reading Will Bell Ring Again for Concordia?

Vancouver Olympian as port city

When it comes to arriving in a port on a cruise ship, it’s hard to imagine a prettier one than Vancouver, the most recent North American city to become known world-wide after hosting the Olympics. We have spent a lot of time in Vancouver over the years. Even at that, when we sailed into the… Continue reading Vancouver Olympian as port city