The end of Daylight Savings Time will soon be here, in places that adopted it last spring (not all did). That means the clocks go back an hour. Midnight is really 11 p.m. That means an extra hour of sleep, theoretically. In Cozumel, the popular Mexican cruise port, it means something else. Confusion. Actually, the… Continue reading End to Daylight Savings in Cozumel… Can Add to Stress of Getting to Ship
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Man of Many Interests, Man of Many Talents…Man of Quantum's Sports Plex
For somebody just 35 years old, Dhani Jones has lived an intriguing, diversified life. Linebacker in the NFL for 11 years with three teams, one of which played in the Super Bowl. Founding partner of a New York creative agency. Star in a TV show (Dhani Tackles The Globe) on the Travel Channel, where viewers… Continue reading Man of Many Interests, Man of Many Talents…Man of Quantum's Sports Plex
New Norwegian ships 'Escape' and 'Bliss' results of 100,000 votes in five countries
As the number of cruise ships in the world grows, naming them becomes an issue. Every cruise line wants to come up with something unique, catchy and consistent with the brand it is trying to establish. Is any cruise line doing a better job of that than Norwegian, which yesterday announced its next two ships… Continue reading New Norwegian ships 'Escape' and 'Bliss' results of 100,000 votes in five countries
Breast Cancer Survivors Make 'Pink' Headlines Again with Holland America
Almost exactly a year ago, we wrote a blog about Holland America and breast cancer. About how breast cancer survivors were invited on board when the Oosterdam was in port in Seattle, where Holland America's head office is located. About how this cruise line has raised millions to help those who think pink in… Continue reading Breast Cancer Survivors Make 'Pink' Headlines Again with Holland America
The Harley Boys and Bikes an Added Attraction on Explorer of the Seas
There's nothing that attracts attention on a cruise ship — or maybe anywhere else — like something you don't expect to see. Call it curiosity or perhaps living vicariously through somebody else. In any case, motorcycles on a cruise ship will do it. When the Explorer of the Seas left for nine days en route… Continue reading The Harley Boys and Bikes an Added Attraction on Explorer of the Seas