In a travel conversation this weekend with two family members who recently visited the Eastern Caribbean, the question was asked: “What was the most memorable thing about St. Maarten?” The answer was unanimous. The planes. On the outskirts of Philipsburg is Princess Juliana International Airport. At one end of the runway is a beach called… Continue reading Philipsburg Flying Unforgettable For All
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Crystal Wakes Up To Late Risers
You have a routine. The alarm rings at the same time, day after day. Your trip to the shower is short enough you could use a hand towel to dry off. Breakfast has to be eaten quickly. There’s a bus to catch or traffic to face or a clock to punch, literally or otherwise.… Continue reading Crystal Wakes Up To Late Risers
Celebrity Toasted By Wine Spectator
In case you were wondering… * * * Celebrity has, arguably, the premier wine reputation among cruise lines. We won’t argue the point. Our best and most complete wine experiences have been on Celebrity ships, starting with a knowledgeable sommelier from (of all places) Mumbai. Knowledgable sommelier…aren’t they all? Anyway, the Wine Spectator has enhanced… Continue reading Celebrity Toasted By Wine Spectator
The Skinny On Cruise Fuel Surcharges
Travelers who subscribe to Travel Weekly — billed as “The Travel Industry’s Trusted Voice” — may have noticed that cruise lines are experiencing an unexpected drop in fuel prices despite that turmoil in many oil-producing countries. As a result, cruise lines are enjoying better bottom lines. For example, Norwegian is paying less for fuel this… Continue reading The Skinny On Cruise Fuel Surcharges
Pick 'em: Blue Iguana, Guy's Burgers
Choosing where to eat out is not always easy for us. One of us likes — no, loves — Mexican food. She would have it every day. Every meal. It must have started the day, many moons ago, that her husband said she was his “little chiquita.” She’s even bilingual, sort of, because her Spanish… Continue reading Pick 'em: Blue Iguana, Guy's Burgers