While cruise lines are famous for bragging rights when it comes to innovations, and without keeping score, it seems to us that Norwegian leads the league in firsts. Going right back to 1966, when the "Norwegian Caribbean Line" first came up with low-cost Caribbean cruises that now dominate cruise-line itineraries. Other firsts have been well-documented… Continue reading Norwegian Workers Come First
Concerts and Cruises a Match
Last weekend, our soon-to-be nine-year-old granddaughter celebrated her birthday 10 days early when her parents treated her to a One Direction concert. This is not to be confused with Fifth Dimension, a band from her grandparents' era. In this age of inflated everything, tickets to One Direction — or 1D — are right up there… Continue reading Concerts and Cruises a Match
From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Three things you might not have heard from the cruise world… 1. Star Clippers, which has a fleet of three ships, offers passengers a look at diametrically opposed worlds. Its flagship Royal Clipper regularly makes runs to and from Cuba, with either Panama or St. Maarten at the other end. Its Star Flyer next year will take… Continue reading From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Grand Prix a Windstar Winner
Last year, we wrote a blog about going on a Windstar cruise to the Grand Prix of Monaco, and what a cool experience that would be if you had even the slightest interest in Formula One cars. We had no intention of re-visiting the subject this year. Then a nice woman at Windstar sent us… Continue reading Grand Prix a Windstar Winner
Dark Clouds Looming After Sunshine
Go directly to Venice. Do not wait. Do not pass go. Do not miss the boat. And while this is directed at those of you who cruise, there's a good reason for it. Having driven as close as you can to Venice in a car, and arrived on a cruise ship, the latter is simply… Continue reading Dark Clouds Looming After Sunshine