There’s a reason why the default destination is a “Caribbean” cruise. You don’t hear people talking about a European cruise with the same frequency…nor Alaska…nor even Mediterranean. With weather that is rarely an issue, the Caribbean is home to 40 per cent of the cruise business. That’s why it should surprise nobody that, as reported… Continue reading Great Time To Go Caribbean Cruising
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James Taylor: smooth singing, sailing
Today, the Queen Mary 2 leaves New York for its traditional Atlantic crossing to jolly ol’ England. This is one Cunard cruise that is guaranteed to be smooth. Even if the big ship encounters choppy waters, the smooth and silky voice of James Taylor will soothe the expected 2,500-plus passengers roaming her decks. This is… Continue reading James Taylor: smooth singing, sailing
Cozumel's middle of cruise central
COZUMEL — It’s been a while since we visited this popular Mexican port and it doesn’t take long to see that something’s different. It’s the port. The one called the “International Pier.” The one that’s a short cab ride or a long walk — we have done both — from “downtown.” The one that… Continue reading Cozumel's middle of cruise central
Hotel Director As Great As His Ships
There are people in the Royal Caribbean family who firmly believe that Raimund Gschaider is the “hotel director of all hotel directors” and that’s at least part of the reason why his workplace is known as Allure of the Seas. So in our ongoing quest to provide you with the human-interest side of people on… Continue reading Hotel Director As Great As His Ships
Relief for Customs Lines in Florida?
Twice last month we disembarked from a cruise ship at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The first time, there was a short delay in clearing customs. The second time, it felt like we were at Disneyland or Disney World, in one of those never-ending lines that keep moving to think you're making progress. Yesterday…good news.… Continue reading Relief for Customs Lines in Florida?