For months, we’ve been hearing about how European countries are on the verge of bankruptcy…first Greece, then Ireland, Spain, Portugal and even Italy. While it’s not exactly a bailout, cruising is giving Spain a shot in the arm, at least this week. Last Saturday, eight cruise ships delivered 31,000 passengers to Barcelona. This weekend, nine… Continue reading Barcelona's Cruise Ship Bonanza
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Having Fun…'Friends of Bill W'
One of our dearest friends, Jean-Guy Pelletier, passed away suddenly a few weeks ago, but he will live in us forever, for too many reasons to explain here. One reason, however, will be with us every time we set foot on a cruise ship. Our friend was proof that you can have fun without drinking.… Continue reading Having Fun…'Friends of Bill W'
Cruising Upgrade for Irene?
Maybe it’s time for a new name. Maybe “Hurricane” Season should be called “Tropical Storm” Season — at least by the cruise community. The name change that could take place today is all about Irene. Weather experts could be saying “Goodnight Irene” to the ninth tropical storm to get a name this year, and change… Continue reading Cruising Upgrade for Irene?
Relax…Princess Poll a Big Help
Yesterday was supposed to be “relaxation day” in our household, because that’s usually what Sundays are…and then we let Keegan Bradley and Jason Dufner into our living room. If you watched their three-hole playoff at the PGA Championship, you know why relaxing wasn’t on the agenda. Today, however, is National Relaxation Day, and a survey… Continue reading Relax…Princess Poll a Big Help
Clever Kiosks on Royal Caribbean
If you’ve ever waited in line on a cruise ship to book a shore excursion (duh, hasn’t everybody?), then you should know that help is on the way. The industry leader here, it appears, is Royal Caribbean. In one of those little items that slipped through the cracks of most newsroom floors, on Royal Caribbean… Continue reading Clever Kiosks on Royal Caribbean