Last week, we tried to see Neil Diamond in concert (yes, at 74, he’s still performing). A quick check of tickets delivered the news that they weren’t in our budget, unless we wanted to sit where you need binoculars to see the stage. Aha, we thought, there’s sure to be a last-minute deal. There wasn’t.… Continue reading Concerts, Cruise Ships Share Philosophy
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Celebrate-ing Overnight Departures
It was in Willemstad, which is in Curacao, which is close enough to the northern part of South America that you can see it from there. There we experienced what it was like to be on a cruise ship that was leaving after dark. Among other things, this enabled us to have a late dinner… Continue reading Celebrate-ing Overnight Departures
Friday File: Epic Tale Of An Epic Ship
The Norwegian Epic is in Barcelona now, the first month of the rest of its life, so it isn’t ever returning to North America. It seems people either love the Epic or hate it and, judging by the awards it has won, there are more lovers than haters. When it goes in for refurbishing in… Continue reading Friday File: Epic Tale Of An Epic Ship
Picking A Cruise By Shore Savings
Two years ago, the U.S. and Canadian dollars were at par. According to yesterday’s exchange rates, $1.00 U.S. was worth $1.22 Canadian. That kind of gap usually means an exodus of tourists in the direction of better deals, and apparently that’s what is happening in conjunction with Alaska cruises originating in Vancouver. According to a… Continue reading Picking A Cruise By Shore Savings
Drowning At Sea: Everyone Loses
Yet another child has died on a cruise ship. Yet another child has, allegedly, drowned. Yet another plea is going to be issued for cruise lines to station lifeguards by pools all the time they are open. And once more there is a chance of misplaced responsibility. The victim of this family tragedy is a… Continue reading Drowning At Sea: Everyone Loses