If you remember Kim Novak at all, it is likely to be as an actress of some distinction in a career that lasted from age 21 to age 58. Since she has now been retired for 23 years, that makes her 81 today and quite likely an unknown to many movie goers of this era.… Continue reading A Queen of the Movies on Queen Mary 2
Tag: Crown Princess
Cruising Suffering From Norovirus, Too
We know people on cruise ships can be sick of being sick. Can it be that cruise-blog readers are sick of reading stories about people being sick on ships? Here we go again… On almost the same day that passengers and crew on the Crown Princess were reported to be suffering from norovirus, a Harris… Continue reading Cruising Suffering From Norovirus, Too
Cruise Port — San Juan, In The Heart Of Cruises
This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's San Juan, Puerto Rico. Twice we've had the pleasure of being on a cruise… Continue reading Cruise Port — San Juan, In The Heart Of Cruises
A Look Into Dry Dock…And What Follows
Knowing how fascinated we are by all things cruising, a good friend yesterday sent us an email with an interesting link. If you've never fully understood what happens when a ship goes into dry dock, stick around. The ship is the Norwegian Crown, or it was the Crown until it became the Fred.Olsen Balmoral, seven… Continue reading A Look Into Dry Dock…And What Follows
Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps
If there's ever a cruise port that could use an association with a car rental company, that port is Miami. And if there's ever a cruise line to jump when it sees an opportunity to do the obvious, that cruise line is Norwegian. Forever first at recognizing that passengers don't ALWAYS want to eat at… Continue reading Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps