Cruise Ships and Silent Deeds

Our daughter (Lisa) and son-in-law (Aron) were bitten, or smitten, by the travel bug early in their relationship and as a result they have been to places we’d likely not consider visiting without their experiences. One of the many things they’ve told us is how appreciative people are in countries where poverty is the norm,… Continue reading Cruise Ships and Silent Deeds

Around America in Two Months

You could call this one an all-American trip on a ship. You get on board in America and, after more than two months on board, you get off in America. The ship belongs to Holland America. Its purpose on this two-month voyage is to circumnavigate South America. You can probably get to the embarkation/debarkation city… Continue reading Around America in Two Months

Holland America Standard's Green

We have dear friends from The Netherlands, so we know how meaningful  “orange” is to the Dutch, starting with the “House of…” more than four centuries ago. Today there’s a little green added to the orange that is synonymous with all things Dutch. The news wire, or Internet portals, have been buzzing the past few… Continue reading Holland America Standard's Green

Cruise Ships on the Horizon

In the cruise industry, it is never a case of one size fits all. Ships of all shapes for desires of all sizes for passengers with bank accounts of all sizes. And that’s not about to change any time soon. Take the ships that will arrive this year as an example. There are six still… Continue reading Cruise Ships on the Horizon