People we have met in the international soccer community tell us that every four years the World Cup is the universe’s most-watched sports event, and maybe it is. The 2010 World Cup, in South Africa, begins June 11 and there will be thousands of soccer fans watching the month-long tournament on cruise ships. Royal Caribbean,… Continue reading Well, it is called the WORLD Cup
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The Dean of Our Kitchen
In our kitchen, there has never been a more talented visiting chef than Alan Richman, who has made a career of critiquing the culinary exploits of others as a food and wine guy with GQ, Conde Nast Traveler, Bon Appetit and other such publications of notoriety and respect. Besides being a good cook, Alan is… Continue reading The Dean of Our Kitchen
Prinsendam’s New Intimacy
We’ve never been on the Prinsendam, but maybe you have. In any case, Holland America updates to its “most intimate ship” have certainly tweaked our interest. And if you’re already booked on a ms Prinsendam cruise this year, you might be interested in knowing what the upgrades are. One, capacity has been reduced to 835… Continue reading Prinsendam’s New Intimacy
Is Everyone Going to Europe?
Europe, anyone? It’s certainly on our cruising horizon and now it appears there is going to be more availability than ever. This month, Holland America announced that in 2011 it will have seven ships in Europe. That comes on the heels of Disney’s plans to stick a toe in European waters this summer, and next… Continue reading Is Everyone Going to Europe?
The European Expansion
Phil Reimer, Canada’s most erudite cruise writer, broke the news that Holland America would have seven ships in Europe starting next year with the arrival of the Nieuw Amsterdam. Here’s how Rick Meadows, CTC executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs, explained the strategy to Reimer: “We are catering to a broader range of… Continue reading The European Expansion