ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — Saved by a Princess. No, not the one I'm married to…by the Crown Princess, who really isn't a person but a ship, a ship that came in handy on Valentine's Day. The tradition in our house on Valentine's Day is that there isn't one. Just another day…in paradise, that… Continue reading Princess, Valentine's Day a Match
Dolphins in Honduras a Trip
ROATAN, Honduras — In anticipation of my upcoming "Dolphin Encounter" I wasn't sure who would be more scared, me or the dolphin. Since only one of us swims, it was logical that my fear factor would far exceed that of Mika, the 12-year-old mammal zipping around contained waters at Anthony's Key, on this popular… Continue reading Dolphins in Honduras a Trip
Tales of Two Ways to the Sea
ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — There's a million stories why people can be found on cruise ships that go far beyond buying a ticket to an opulent vacation… * * * Dylan Belton is the senior doctor on the Crown Princess. That makes him a good man to know. It also makes, as it… Continue reading Tales of Two Ways to the Sea
Crown Tour Educating Passengers
ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — Ten things we learned yesterday during the Ultimate Ship Tour ($150) of the Crown Princess, somewhere on the sun-stroked waters of the Gulf of Mexico: 1. This era of more sensible eating hasn't really impacted the ratio of the 20 to 25 tons of food consumed each day, but… Continue reading Crown Tour Educating Passengers
Perilous Time for Gem of the Gulf
GALVESTON — Let's start with mea culpa. Full disclosure. We love Texas. From Houston to Dallas to San Antonio to Austin to College Station to Galveston. Great places to visit that made great memories. Ah yes, Galveston, a special place that doesn't always look special. It can be pretty, and it can be pretty… Continue reading Perilous Time for Gem of the Gulf