This will be our first time on the Navigator of the Seas. Many years ago, Nancy requested that I be “her driver.” I think she said something about being Miss Daisy. I agreed, on the condition that she be the navigator. So here we are, on a ship named after her kind of people, so… Continue reading So You Wanna Be a Navigator
Tag: Royal Caribbean
What a Welcome to South Florida
We’ve always found the congestion in south Florida to be problematic, but never moreso than after we landed here from Houston, to embark of a 5-day cruise aboard the Navigator of the Seas. Our flight landed in Miami. That was the first issue. Royal Caribbean’s pier is in Fort Lauderdale. That’s about 28 miles —… Continue reading What a Welcome to South Florida
Cruising Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE……………………………………………………………………….$99 Until February 8, 2011: 2 nights, Bahamas Ship: MS Bahamas Celebration Departure: Palm Beach, FL, round-trip, Sunday through Thursday Bonus: 4-cabin upgrade if booked by Nov. 9 Extra: Enter $250,000 karaoke contest Contact: Celebration Cruise Line 1-800-314-5527 (mention Travelzoo) * * * Why are these men signing documents, and what could this… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Starbucks at Sea Just The Beginning?
When it comes to Starbucks, we’re pretty much originals. It seems like longer than 13 years ago when we started enjoying cappuccinos at the now-famous coffee house but it isn’t, because until 13 years ago the only Starbucks in existence was in Seattle, and we weren’t in it. So let’s make it an even dozen… Continue reading Starbucks at Sea Just The Beginning?
Those Who Help the Haitian Cause
Once a sports writer, I still have a special appreciation for chroniclers of the games with a special gift for stringing words together. Like Mitch Albom (left), arguably America’s best sports columnist of his time. I love his writing but, far more than that, I love his humanity. Haiti. All of us cringed when the… Continue reading Those Who Help the Haitian Cause