Elvis…Far From The Mississippi

It’s 1974. You’re Elvis Presley — many wished that for almost two decades. You’re not at the height of your career, but you’re still packing them in wherever you go. Some people actually are “Elvis Presley”…as impersonators are beginning to pop up. Your country is in an awful war (like there are any other kind),… Continue reading Elvis…Far From The Mississippi

Eclectic Entertainment on the Escape

Like we always told our kids through their teenage years, nothing good happens “after midnight.” Today, we are making a public retraction. On the Norwegian Escape, which will be the cruise line’s 14th ship when it arrives in November, two Broadway musicals will be added to the entertainment for which Norwegian is so well-known and… Continue reading Eclectic Entertainment on the Escape

American Queens Trippin' the Mississippi

From conversations we have with friends, family and just travellers, it seems like everybody has seen Graceland. And everyone should. The caveat there is that “everyone” means “everyone who has heard of Elvis.” So, everyone. The few who have missed it, or the many who like going more than once, are getting a new opportunity…and… Continue reading American Queens Trippin' the Mississippi

Royal Rewards…if Cruise Sells Out

It’s always nice to see a person’s faith rewarded. To see a calculated risk rewarded. To see somebody who believes so strongly in something that they benefit from their belief. So congratulations, Johnny Welsh, whoever you are. This week, Johnny is on a three-day cruise off Australia, aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas with more… Continue reading Royal Rewards…if Cruise Sells Out

The Epic's Memorable Captain

Cruising is such fun, and then real life intercedes. For us, this happened yesterday. We’d written a blog about Trygve Vorren, whom we met on the Norwegian Epic. We were told that he was a man of few words. His first language is Norwegian and, in English, he was shy. He is not always comfortable… Continue reading The Epic's Memorable Captain