When we first sailed on a Norwegian ship (the Star), it was a cruise line that was considered a little quirky (have you seen the hull paintings?), a little funky (you could eat at whatever time you wanted) and a little alternative (it was a misfit in the world of Carnival, Royal Caribbean and… Continue reading Quirky, funky, alternative…now No. 3
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About That Daylight Saving Time…
It is our duty, in case you happen to be on a cruise ship when Daylight Saving Time comes along, to alert you about "the time change." It's this weekend, or next month. In most of North America, the clocks "jump ahead" two hours into Sunday morning. Except in Arizona. And Saskatchewan. And in Cozumel,… Continue reading About That Daylight Saving Time…
As Time Goes By, More Beatles Than Ever
By now, The Beatles must have almost as many impersonators (okay, tribute acts) as Elvis. This, despite the fact half of The Beatles are still performing, proving that you don't have to die to have lesser talents play you. At one time or another every city in the nation must have been host to a… Continue reading As Time Goes By, More Beatles Than Ever
The Price Of Swimming In Venice
If you've ever cruised into Venice, you might have thought about taking a dip in the canal — any canal, pick one. We're not sure why you would but, hey, everybody's different. For future reference, don't do it. It could cost more than your cruise! There have been people swimming in Guidecca, the most… Continue reading The Price Of Swimming In Venice
Speeding Up The Embarkation Process
A dear friend of ours used to say that when America wants to try something new, whether it's a new procedure or a new law, it often happens first in California. If it's successful, that's good enough…and it goes viral, or at least to other places. Our late friend lived in California, he knew what… Continue reading Speeding Up The Embarkation Process