In this day and age, is there a more heartfelt group to support in America than military veterans? Several weeks ago, Princess Cruises announced its first cruise out of the new/old cruise ship terminal in Houston this year. It's to support U.S. veterans, hopefully to the tune of $1 million to be divided between the… Continue reading Vets' Cast for Caribbean Princess
Tag: Carnival
Cruise Clientele Luck of the Draw?
A few years ago we were on the Carnival Ecstasy and noticed there was a wedding party on board. It's fairly typical for Carnival to have a lot of parties on its ships, wedding and otherwise, so it came as no surprise that a young couple decided to tie the knot on a ship. On… Continue reading Cruise Clientele Luck of the Draw?
Norwegian, Zakarian Double Down
Those of us who live in North America are north-south driven. Check out our winter escape habits…West Coasters head for California or Arizona, mid-Westerners go to Texas, and Easterners seek the sun of Florida. Once on a while, somebody crosses over, but the distance and time (changes) are deterrents. It seems restaurateurs have a similar… Continue reading Norwegian, Zakarian Double Down
Drinking Age at Sea 'Land-driven'
Quite a few years ago, our daughter was 19 and legally allowed to drink in Canada, which is her home. Her brother, four years older, was working in Florida and she was going for a party…er, a visit. In Florida, the partying (drinking) age is 21. She creatively "became" 21 in the eyes of the… Continue reading Drinking Age at Sea 'Land-driven'
Quantum Talent to be a Godmother
You may have seen Kristin Chenoweth at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, singing along with Seth McFarlane, the show's host. We did not. Or you may have seen her on Broadway (Wicked), on the big screen (Into Temptation) or on TV (Glee) sometime over the last decade. We did not. Though not by design,… Continue reading Quantum Talent to be a Godmother