We watched a documentary on Magic Johnson the other night that was moving, not because he had been such a great basketball player but because of the impact he has had on raising money for — and acceptance of — people with the HIV virus. The documentary was well done, but more importantly, it made… Continue reading Fund Raising 'Magic' for cruising, too
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Holland America Raising Alaska
Alaska, anyone? Alaska, everyone? Holland America plans to increase its departures to the 49th state by 8.5 per cent in 2013. That means, if they sell out, Holland America will take 6 per cent more people to Alaska next year. This is a good sign for a state that was suffering from an oppressive head… Continue reading Holland America Raising Alaska
A Chinese Ship to be Super?
In China, there are plans to build a "super cruise liner." It will likely be accompanied by a new cruise terminal and shipping business center, all of which will cost several billion yuan — or about $3 billion. What's interesting about this item is the perception. The 100,000-ton luxury cruise ship, which will take about… Continue reading A Chinese Ship to be Super?
New Cruise Ship Hot Item for 2016
Okay, there's a new cruise ship that's being built. It's a replica of an old cruise ship and, with few exceptions, it's going to look just like the original. The new one will have an extra deck, be four feet wider in the interests of stability and safety, and be outfitted with state-of-the-art navigational technology…as… Continue reading New Cruise Ship Hot Item for 2016
La Spezia to be Popular Cruise Port
How do people who spend as much time as they can on cruise ships stumble of a new port? Funny you should ask. The port is La Spezia and, as you can probably tell from the sound, it's in Italy. Yes, we did stumble on what we now think is going to be a… Continue reading La Spezia to be Popular Cruise Port