Admittedly, we know Santa Claus better than we know Santa Barbara. Been there once. Had a great dinner, saw a great concert. It seemed like a nice place, and it probably is a nice place, populated with nice people. One of them is getting a little heat from cruisers. On a website called Santa Barbara… Continue reading Sapphire no Jewel in Santa Barbara?
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Panama Canal Always Sight to Behold
Next month, close friends of ours are going through the Panama Canal, on the Celebrity Constellation…west to east, San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. This is a good idea. Last spring, we made that trip in reverse, more or less, and it was one of our favorite cruises ever. That sentiment is spreading, and not just… Continue reading Panama Canal Always Sight to Behold
New Zealand Cruise Economy Benchmark
The first, and biggest, cruise ship to dock in the Port of Lyttelton this season arrived this week. Lyttelton? It’s in New Zealand, in the region known as Canterbury, which means there must be an archbishop there somewhere. It’s just 10 minutes from Christchurch, 35 from Kaiapoi, 44 from Rangiora. It has 3,100 people, a… Continue reading New Zealand Cruise Economy Benchmark
Something New on Shore For Princess
This should be welcome news for seasoned cruisers — Princess is enhancing its list of shore excursions with 16 new ones. Once you’ve made the rounds a few times, you either stay on the ship or wander by yourself on the shore. You’ve asked yourself…how many times can you see the cliff divers in Acapulco,… Continue reading Something New on Shore For Princess
Cruising Notes On The Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………………….$299 November 14, 2010: 7 days, Eastern Caribbean, Fort Lauderdale round-trip Per night: Inside $43, Oceanview $61, Balcony $86, Suite $171 Ports: Virgin Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Bahamas Ship: MSC Poesia Contact: Travelocity * * * Slowly, ports and cruise lines are getting into the Century of Ecology, No. 21. More ports and more… Continue reading Cruising Notes On The Boats