In our family, we sometimes get a hard time about country music. Some people even think we like only country music, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Having said that, we’re always on the lookout for country music performances where we can hear and understand the lyrics, usually watch without obstructions and generally have… Continue reading Cruise Ships and Country Acts
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Florida Space Coast 'Ecsta…tic'
Every once in a while, it’s worth re-visiting what it means to a port when a cruise line decides to use it as a home port. The latest example is Carnival, Port Canaveral and the Ecstasy. When the world’s largest cruise line — now 23 ships strong — sent the Ecstasy to Florida, it gave… Continue reading Florida Space Coast 'Ecsta…tic'
Star Re-Born on Mexican Coast
Maybe we’ve just been fortunate, but in many years of visiting many places in Mexico, we’ve never had a problem. In fact, quite the opposite. So it’s understandable that we would have a soft spot for Mexican cruise ports, most of which we have visited at least once. That, of course, includes the beleaguered Mazatlan,… Continue reading Star Re-Born on Mexican Coast
Cruise Bookings for Three Years?
Last week, Norwegian announced its 2013 winter cruises would be available to the general public before Christmas. The same day, Viking River Cruises put tickets on sale for 2013. On Royal Caribbean’s website, you can book a cruise for September 2013 and on Celebrity through December 2013. It is possible to book on NCL’s Pride… Continue reading Cruise Bookings for Three Years?
Alaska Cruise Race Heating Up
The first All-Alaska Sweepstakes was over 100 years ago. It was a dog race, not to be confused with Alaska’s famous Iditarod. Its home is in Nome, a place you probably don’t want to go at this time of year, on the far reaches of west Alaska. The race has been run only 12 times, … Continue reading Alaska Cruise Race Heating Up