Is it just us, or do media people seem to get some vicarious satisfaction out of reporting the misfortunes of businesses often associated with the rich and famous…businesses like Disney…and Starbucks…and the cruise industry? "Another cruise ship accident…" This came a couple of days ago, on CNN. The accident was a minor collision between the… Continue reading Tiring Refrain About Ship Accidents
Daily Deal: Panama Canal
Celebrity Infinity 16 nights April 25, 2012 Fort Lauderdale, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, San Diego, Seattle Inside: $1,099 Cost per day: $68 www. celebritycruises.com
Royal Changes for New Princess Ship
It's still more than a year away, but the Royal Princess is getting the jump on the food and beverage part of the ship. Or at least it's getting the jump on telling people what will be on the Royal Princess. In case any other cruise lines have the same idea, we'll know who was… Continue reading Royal Changes for New Princess Ship
Daily Deal: Bahamas
Carnival Glory 6 nights May 15, 2012 Norfolk, VA (return): Nassau, Freeport Inside: $499 Cost per day: $83 www. carnival.com
Boys and Girls, Disney: Together Again
There are four ways of looking at the $250,000 Disney Cruise Line donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida a few days ago. 1. Disney never misses an opportunity to recruit Mouseketeer lovers of the future, nor an opportunity to prove its reputation as a good corporate citizen always concerned about trying… Continue reading Boys and Girls, Disney: Together Again