Cruise ships were leaving Mexico with reckless abandon over the past couple of years, thanks mainly to growing criminal issues in the country, and now Carnival is going back. Well, sort of. Next month, the freshly-refurbished Carnival Imagination will begin sailing 3-and-4-day cruises from Long Beach to Ensenada, Mexico. This does not mean a return… Continue reading Carnival to Mexico…er, Ensenada
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Towel Power Growing on Ships
Here's a cute little item that may come in handy the next time you're faced with trying to buy something for that person…you know, the one who has everything: Make them a towel. If you've been on cruise ships — and you surely have or you wouldn't likely be reading this — then you have… Continue reading Towel Power Growing on Ships
Carnival's Irrepressible John Heald
This month marked our first exposure to "The Big Man" of cruise blogging, John Heald. His is not the most erudite writing you'll find about cruising. He doesn't hit the computer keys in perfect English, or even close to it. He doesn't always keep it clean, as they say. He just has the most readers.… Continue reading Carnival's Irrepressible John Heald
Miami's airport getting it right
Photo by Patriarca12 There's probably no such thing as a perfect airport, is there? Our recent experience in Miami left us thinking MIA comes close. Here are two examples… Number one: Many people who cruise like to arrive a day or two early, or stay a day or two late, or both. That often means… Continue reading Miami's airport getting it right
The Price of Celebrity Luxury
Unless you think that standing in a glass shower that hangs over the side of a cruise ship is priceless, you might be interested in finding out just what it costs to rent the most luxurious suite on the new Celebrity Reflection. On the other hand, if the thrill of the shower is enough no… Continue reading The Price of Celebrity Luxury