Mention the "Big 3" in Florida and everybody will think you mean Lebron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. These days, it's not that automatic, and not just because James was making headlines with his Decision 2.0 as to where he'll be bouncing and swishing basketballs. In the cruise world, for example, the "Big 3"… Continue reading This Big Three In Serious Port Competition
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Long and Round…and No Flights
Flying is (or can be) a pain, right? When's the last time you took a long flight that was flawless? Impeccable, aggravation-free experience from check-in at one airport to check-out of another? No delays, either on the way to the plane or on the tarmac? Free of cramped quarters, free to eat what you want… Continue reading Long and Round…and No Flights
New Ship: Royal Princess
There will be four new cruise ships launched this year, fewer than usual. This week, we're giving you a snapshot of all four, and the Royal Princess is number four… Launch date: June 10 Capacity: 3,600 Staterooms: 1,780 Decks: 17 Sister ship: Regal Princess (2014) Home Port: Barcelona, Fort Lauderdale Where it's sailing: Mediterranean… Continue reading New Ship: Royal Princess
New Ship: Norwegian Breakaway
There will be four new cruise ships launched this year, fewer than usual. Only two are outside the group of the 11 cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation. This week, we're giving you a snapshot of all four new ships, and the Norwegian Breakaway is the first… Launch date: April 30 Capacity: 4,028 Staterooms:… Continue reading New Ship: Norwegian Breakaway
Gr-eight Day at Port Everglades
Good friends of ours (also travel writers) — Harry and Joan Shattuck — stepped off Holland America's Eurodam and into history last weekend in Fort Lauderdale. Stepping into history is always memorable, if nothing else. The occasion was eight ships — including the mighty Oasis of the Seas — in a port at the… Continue reading Gr-eight Day at Port Everglades