The world continues to close in on smokers. One of the last places where smokers can still light up are gaming establishments. For whatever reason, smoking and gambling seem to be partners. On land and at sea. Casinos on land usually have a non-smoking area. Presumably, these areas will grow in size as there are… Continue reading Times To Butt Out Of Ship Casinos
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More Breaks For Single Cruisers
Cruise times are changing. They always are. Here’s one of the latest… Cunard announced a refurbishment of the Queen Mary 2, and with it comes news that 15 single staterooms will be added. The rationale from Cunard is that single rooms are necessary because not only are more people cruising solo, but there are… Continue reading More Breaks For Single Cruisers
Cruising…What’s Not To Like?
To state the obvious: We LOVE cruising! Our longest cruise, 19 days, left us wishing we were staying on board a little longer. We’d found a home away from home. We would cruise almost anywhere. So when friends recently asked us what we didn’t like about cruising, we had to stop and think. As you’d… Continue reading Cruising…What’s Not To Like?
Hawaii To Chase More Cruising
Such is the popularity of cruising that even Hawaii wants more of it. Called Paradise more than any other place on earth by first-time visitors (at least in our circles), Hawaii has always had one toe in the water when it comes to cruising, in part because it’s one of the United States…but that’s another… Continue reading Hawaii To Chase More Cruising
Holland America’s Refined Dress Code
The word from Holland America that passengers can begin to dress down from formal wear is one more break from tradition that is, frankly, necessary for what has long been a traditional cruise line. Translation: There’s a whole group of people coming who won’t come. Think not? We have two sons and a son-in-law. Never… Continue reading Holland America’s Refined Dress Code