One day, we'll go back to Great Stirrup Cay, a private island we visited a couple of years ago. We were going to be in Florida, and we were looking for a short cruise to…anywhere…after almost a month of writing about being on ships. We were looking for a little R&R, and so it… Continue reading Cabanalife new at Great Stirrup Cay
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Curse and Blessing of Cruising Internet
Internet on ships: Will it ever be free? Given that "ever" is infinite, it might. Not likely in the lifetime of people on cruise ships today. It is both a curse and a blessing for cruise lines…a curse because they are forever fielding complaints about slow connections, a blessing because it generates enormous revenue —… Continue reading Curse and Blessing of Cruising Internet
Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?
How times do change! How many years ago was it that we trekked three kids and a busload of friends (well, it felt like a busload) five hours from home to a concert featuring multiple acts, most of whom we'd never heard of…a couple of stars and a large supporting cast. Now you can do… Continue reading Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?
Cruising the Canal a Road to Knowledge
Within the last week, we've had two sets of friends tell us they're going on a cruise through the Panama Canal this year, and they were looking for a little expertise from us. We've made one trip through the famous Canal…and we're experts! Hardly. We do have the "experience" of going through the little Panama… Continue reading Cruising the Canal a Road to Knowledge
Breakaway: New Meaning for Parents
Norwegian's new ship, due next year, is going to have the first water park at sea to encourage you, as parents, to take the whole family cruising on the Breakaway. Several ships have water slides and the same strategy. So how many slides does it take to make a water park? According to the NCL… Continue reading Breakaway: New Meaning for Parents