Norwegian Barking Up Different Tree

Okay, hands up, how many of you — when you heard Pitbull was named Godfather of the Norwegian Escape — first thought of a dog? And if you’re even more out of touch, did you think that cruise lines finally ran out of people and started picking canines to the star attraction when the Escape… Continue reading Norwegian Barking Up Different Tree

Theme Cruises You May Not BelieveĀ 

Let’s call if the extreme of theme. That’s not the name of a new musical group or TV reality show, it’s just a way of identifying what’s coming up in the way of, ah, unusual cruises this winter. Here’s a quick look at three upcoming theme cruises: The Meow Meow Cruise This one’s for cat… Continue reading Theme Cruises You May Not BelieveĀ 

Carnival, Dr. Seuss, Kids & Friends

There are probably some general misconceptions about the professional athlete of today. One, that he is so rich he doesn’t care two slam-dunks about his fellow man and fellow woman. Two, that his only meaningful skill is playing his sport so well that things like education are secondary. Evan Longoria is one poster man (and… Continue reading Carnival, Dr. Seuss, Kids & Friends

Country Connects With Carnival Live

If there's been a better — and more successful — cruise entertainment idea than the Carnival Live Concert Series, could somebody please tell us what it is? Carnival Live is more than a month old now and apparently drawing rave reviews from all sides. This week, country star Martina McBride flew into Cozumel, did two… Continue reading Country Connects With Carnival Live

The Message In A Cruise Ship Rescue

Sometimes, you know, it only matters that somebody needs help. It doesn't matter that they are Cubans, desperately trying to escape and to enter the U.S. illegally. They are, first and foremost, human beings. This is what happened last week. The Carnival Paradise was in the Caribbean Sea. So was a boatload of Cubans…24 of… Continue reading The Message In A Cruise Ship Rescue