ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — There's a million stories why people can be found on cruise ships that go far beyond buying a ticket to an opulent vacation… * * * Dylan Belton is the senior doctor on the Crown Princess. That makes him a good man to know. It also makes, as it… Continue reading Tales of Two Ways to the Sea
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Crown Tour Educating Passengers
ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — Ten things we learned yesterday during the Ultimate Ship Tour ($150) of the Crown Princess, somewhere on the sun-stroked waters of the Gulf of Mexico: 1. This era of more sensible eating hasn't really impacted the ratio of the 20 to 25 tons of food consumed each day, but… Continue reading Crown Tour Educating Passengers
Perilous Time for Gem of the Gulf
GALVESTON — Let's start with mea culpa. Full disclosure. We love Texas. From Houston to Dallas to San Antonio to Austin to College Station to Galveston. Great places to visit that made great memories. Ah yes, Galveston, a special place that doesn't always look special. It can be pretty, and it can be pretty… Continue reading Perilous Time for Gem of the Gulf
Free Wireless in The Big Apple
It would be great to be in New York right now. Well, it would be great to be in New York anytime, wouldn't it? Right now would be appropriate because then we could try out the free WiFi that's sponsored by Norwegian's soon-to-be new ship, the Breakaway, which arrives in its permanent North American home… Continue reading Free Wireless in The Big Apple
Country Collection — at What Price?
Okay, you lovers of country music… How much would you pay to see performances — in the same week — by Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Patty Loveless, Larry Gatlin and his brothers, Joe Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, Restless Heart, Ty Herndon, Andy Griggs, Jamie O'Neal, Wade Hayes, The Warren Brothers and Bryan White? This collection… Continue reading Country Collection — at What Price?