News item from Cruise Critic: Two Port of Miami security guards were arrested this month for stealing from cruise ship passengers, then selling the items. As reported by the Miami New Times, the guards were arrested after police reviewed footage showing one of the suspects taking an iPad from a passenger's bag after it was… Continue reading So Who Is Watching the Carry-on Bags When Passengers Go Through Security?
Tag: Luggage
Miami's airport getting it right
Photo by Patriarca12 There's probably no such thing as a perfect airport, is there? Our recent experience in Miami left us thinking MIA comes close. Here are two examples… Number one: Many people who cruise like to arrive a day or two early, or stay a day or two late, or both. That often means… Continue reading Miami's airport getting it right
Cutting Bags Tags in the Mail
The fact that Royal Caribbean stopped sending luggage tags in the mail last week isn't likely to make headlines in the cruise industry, or anywhere else for that matter. But for long-time cruise passengers, it warrants a small explanation. It's a wonder this hasn't happened before now. More people than ever are booking cruises on… Continue reading Cutting Bags Tags in the Mail
Small Things for Cruisers to Remember
Time for another look at packing for cruising… Don’t forget to take these few simple things — some may be on everyone’s to-pack list, but some might be a welcome reminder: • A small first-aid kit…a few band-aids, antibiotic cream, aspirin, upset stomach relief, all packaged as small as possible. These things are generally expensive… Continue reading Small Things for Cruisers to Remember
Pack up your troubles…and mine!
My name is Nancy and I’m a luggage monster. Since travel’s always been part of our lives, you’d think I’d have the packing part under control. As a newlywed, my excuse for overpacking was…inexperience. I knew I’d get better. Then along came those three little ones. Imagine, three more reasons for luggage overload! Next it… Continue reading Pack up your troubles…and mine!