Carnival Ships Join China Surge

There was a time, not that long ago, that the only places you could take Carnival ships was from a port city in North America. The one caveat was when the world’s biggest cruise line built a new ship in Europe, and it had to get to North America by crossing the Atlantic. Then Carnival… Continue reading Carnival Ships Join China Surge

Chilling Out On Norwegian’s Escape

The new Norwegian Escape has now left its birthplace in Germany and is en route to its home in Miami, following a short stop in Southhampton. At 5,000 or so passengers, it is now Norwegian’s largest ship and among the top half-dozen biggest ships in the world, and it comes with some innovations. Like a… Continue reading Chilling Out On Norwegian’s Escape

Making spa time for teeth?

In our Caribbean cruise budget was a line item for a pair of sunglasses. For our dentist. We knew he'd need them because we booked a time at the Lotus Spa on the Crown Princess for a "teeth whitening." You've seen pictures of those famous people after their teeth turn to sparkling white (which they,… Continue reading Making spa time for teeth?