Sensitivities Of How Cruisers Dress

Today’s subject is Muscat and, while people who know us may find this hard to believe, it’s not the dessert wine. It’s the city that is capital of Oman, a country on the Arabian Peninsula that is often visited by cruise ships and their passengers, despite the volatility that comes with that part of the… Continue reading Sensitivities Of How Cruisers Dress

Mexico: Why Tourists Matter

If you’ve been reading our meanderings these last almost-six years (and of course you have, right?), then you know that we have a soft spot for Mexico. You know that when things goes sour south of the border, we feel badly and sometimes even defensive. You know when things go well, we raise a glass… Continue reading Mexico: Why Tourists Matter

Pearl Time For The Legends

You know, those of us who have seen Legends In Concert on the Norwegian Epic should have known it would find a new home. We should have known it wouldn’t work as well in Europe, where the Epic has been since spring and where it will stay until November 2016, because Europeans don’t seem to… Continue reading Pearl Time For The Legends

Ships To Climb Celebrity Ladder

Five years ago, we cruised on the Celebrity Millennium. It was a memorable cruise. The first time we’d seen the Panama Canal. First time we visited Huatulco, Mexico. First time on a Celebrity ship. When the cruise ended, almost two weeks after it started, it was difficult to disembark. The other day, Celebrity announced extensive… Continue reading Ships To Climb Celebrity Ladder

Drinking On Disney No Downer

Okay, so maybe it’s not as dramatic as Snow White dating Dracula, or Mickey Mouse getting a DUI…but who ever thought Disney would be the first cruise line to relax the rules on alcohol? There’s a new wine and beer policy for passengers who want to bring bottles onto Disney ships, and it’s the most… Continue reading Drinking On Disney No Downer