Just when we thought enough had been written about the Costa Concordia, we found ourselves watching a recording of a documentary on The Discovery Channel about the disaster that bears repeating. That’s what great sisters and brothers-in-law are for, isn’t it…to help with the research? Anyway, while there was no news in the Concordia documentary… Continue reading Concordia Disaster Minimized by Wind
Dream Cruise for Wine Aficionados
As consumers — a word not to be confused with connoisseurs — of wine, we are familiar with Vinopolis. In case you aren’t, this is an organization in the heart of London that specializes in wine and food pairings. In the fall, Vinopolis is pairing with Celebrity, the most progressive cruise line anywhere when it… Continue reading Dream Cruise for Wine Aficionados
Perfect Name Suddenly Popular
Think about it. People, generally, go on cruises in search of sunshine and warmth. So now, after decades of naming cruise ships, one of them will be christened Sunshine. Almost simultaneously, another cruise line is about to unveil a new category of ships called…wait for it, Sunshine. What took so long? Where have the ad… Continue reading Perfect Name Suddenly Popular
Mercury Just a Memory Celebrity
She disappeared a year ago last month, without a whimper, without a wake. If we hadn’t visited Celebrity’s website this week to check on the size of its fleet, even we may have forgotten the passing of the Mercury. In horse vernacular, you’d say she was being retired to stud. Or maybe that should be… Continue reading Mercury Just a Memory Celebrity
Princess to the 'Alaska' Rescue
A few days ago, a friend called to inquire about going on an Alaska cruise. He and his wife had been on cruises but always on smaller ships. Now they were planning a cruise with friends, with Alaska as their chosen destination. As we all learn in life, recommendations can be dangerous. Okay, tricky. What… Continue reading Princess to the 'Alaska' Rescue