So here’s a question for you. Do you think “a sunset is a sunset is a sunset?” If you don’t, you may find these sunset photos interesting, as we have from a variety of cruises in different parts of the world… You never quite know what you’ll see when the sun’s setting in the South Pacific, and… Continue reading Answering The Big Question About Sunset is a Sunset is a Sunset — or is it?
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Friday File: AmaDara, A River Intro
While we’re far from experts on river cruising, our trip on AmaWaterways’ new ship (the AmaDara) quickly brought the similarities with — and differences from — ocean cruise ships into focus. Because everything is much smaller, even though river cruises are less modest in price they are more modest in the size of, well, everything… Continue reading Friday File: AmaDara, A River Intro
Selfie Stick, Bans Both Growing
Sometimes, the latest growing trends bring out the worst in people. Enter the selfie stick. On some of our recent cruises, we’ve noticed. How can you not? Especially when travelling, because if there’s ever a good reason to use a selfie stick — and we’re not certain there is — it’s when travelling. As an… Continue reading Selfie Stick, Bans Both Growing
Princess's Diamond In The Wilderness
DENALI, Alaska — Of the five lodges that Princess Cruises operates in Alaska, the one on the doorstep of Denali National Park has the size, the reputation and the history that a flagship hotel — or a flagship anything — should have. At 656 rooms, it is the biggest of the five lodges with which… Continue reading Princess's Diamond In The Wilderness
Friday File: Food More Than A Thought
Food is such a focal point of cruising, for at least two reasons. One is that the quality and/or amount of food consumed justifies the cost of the cruise. The other is that cruise lines traditionally have special events for food lovers — sometimes at an extra cost (specialty restaurants) and sometimes free. The photos… Continue reading Friday File: Food More Than A Thought