Photograph by Henryk Kotowski When the Cuban embargo is over (it’s no longer “if”), one of the Caribbean country’s prime exports — besides cigars and sugar and baseball players — will be time capsules. That’s right, time capsules. A chance to go back in time before all those ’57 Chevys wind up in the junkyard,… Continue reading Cruise Ships To Cuba: When…Not If
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Majesty of the Seas’ Royal History
Photo by Matt H. Wade Wikimedia Commons Every ship has a story. Given that Majesty of the Seas carried close to three million passengers in her Royal Caribbean lifetime, it’s reasonable to assume the ship has a few thousands stories, at least. But her story is more fascinating. It’s about her Godmother. Her name is Sonja… Continue reading Majesty of the Seas’ Royal History
New Name For Cruise Sales' Big Week
Once a year, the entire cruise industry stages its biggest promotion, when everything goes on sale but the ships themselves. It’s hyped as the “World’s Largest Cruise Sale” because it’s time for — drum roll, please — Cruise Lines International Association’s National Cruise Vacation Week. Now there’s a mouthful. Or was. Starting next week,… Continue reading New Name For Cruise Sales' Big Week
Lessons All-round On Carnival Cruise
Even in this electronic age, books are valuable. Good books, that is. You read it, you pass it along, and somebody else reads it. The chain continues and with each passage of literature comes education…especially for kids, especially for kids who don’t have books. Literacy is supported in many places. On Sunday, when the Carnival… Continue reading Lessons All-round On Carnival Cruise
TSA tax increase next week for flyers
If you're thinking about booking a flight to get to a cruise (or even just booking a flight period), and if you want to avoid a tax increase, book now. Well, not exactly right now…but before Monday. That's when new fees go into effect throughout the U.S. for air travelers. It's a little confusing, as… Continue reading TSA tax increase next week for flyers