On Monday, there's a new series starting on public television that will be of interest to anybody who travels…and anybody who does may have already heard of the Travel Detective because Peter Greenberg has been doing this for a while. But this is intriguing because he's never empowered his audience with a weekly TV show… Continue reading Chance to Watch Travel Detective at Work Starts Monday on Public Television
Beware roaming ship network charges when taking cellphones on a cruise
One of the services we try to provide you with if you're going on a cruise — in addition to good deals, interesting personality pieces, a personal look at the news and so on — is what you might call "tips for cruising." Today is one of them, and one that never occurred to us… Continue reading Beware roaming ship network charges when taking cellphones on a cruise
Gambling on Ship Casinos in Bermuda Getting Another Look from Legislators
In an era when compromise seems to be a four-letter word, the government of Bermuda took a stab at it this month. A bill that would allow cruise passengers to gamble at their ship's casino while in port was tabled in the House of Assembly. There is no gambling in Bermuda. To continue prohibiting it… Continue reading Gambling on Ship Casinos in Bermuda Getting Another Look from Legislators
The 55-plus Crowd of Consumers Sometimes Lost in the Rush for Youth
If you're of a certain vintage, then you have undoubtedly recognized that one of the things that comes with the vintage is you are no longer considered to be among the mainstream consumers. This applies in most consumer categories including, as surprising as this might be to people who avoid cruise ships, the cruise industry.… Continue reading The 55-plus Crowd of Consumers Sometimes Lost in the Rush for Youth
Breast Cancer Survivors Make 'Pink' Headlines Again with Holland America
Almost exactly a year ago, we wrote a blog about Holland America and breast cancer. About how breast cancer survivors were invited on board when the Oosterdam was in port in Seattle, where Holland America's head office is located. About how this cruise line has raised millions to help those who think pink in… Continue reading Breast Cancer Survivors Make 'Pink' Headlines Again with Holland America