For those of us who enjoy being on ocean liners, there’s nothing like an old story about a ship…or a new story about an old ship. Today’s topic: Cunard’s Lusitania. In the realm of ship tragedies, this is something of a forgotten example. For one thing, the Titanic sank first (1914) and anything that’s first… Continue reading A Sunken Cunard Ship not called Titanic
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Cunard A Cruise Line For The Dogs
Many years ago, on a visit to the vet with our brother-in-law and his dog, we noticed a brochure on the counter advertising "pet insurance." We laughed at the prospect of needing such an unnecessary and frivolous expense. In the succeeding years of mounting veterinary bills in both households, the laughing ceased. So it is… Continue reading Cunard A Cruise Line For The Dogs
A Queen of the Movies on Queen Mary 2
If you remember Kim Novak at all, it is likely to be as an actress of some distinction in a career that lasted from age 21 to age 58. Since she has now been retired for 23 years, that makes her 81 today and quite likely an unknown to many movie goers of this era.… Continue reading A Queen of the Movies on Queen Mary 2
TSC: The Solo Cruiser's Status Grows
You know that something is official when the most traditional of (fill in the blank) accepts it, no matter what the industry or walk of life is. Today, the blank is filled in with Cunard. Regarded by passengers as the most traditional (some might say staid) of all cruise lines, Cunard has now come to… Continue reading TSC: The Solo Cruiser's Status Grows
An Assessment of Cruise Deals Posted
When is a "cruise deal" a good deal? If you book a cruise based on somebody's suggestion or pitch that it's a bargain, and the price goes up after that, then you got a deal. Just like anything else that you buy…you want to try and catch it at its low, low price. Every day,… Continue reading An Assessment of Cruise Deals Posted