Time for a public service… Lots of people pick this sometimes-cruel month to go on a cruise. Sometimes the cruelty comes in the form of a bug named 'flu, and that's clearly more of an issue than ever in 2013. So, here are some tips for staying healthy on a cruise ship… 1. Use the… Continue reading Cruise Tips for Staying Healthy
Pearl's Sweet Cruise Alabama
Quickly now, who wants to vacation with Alabama. Not IN Alabama, but WITH…as in the country super group? Well, you can. Alabama hasn't toured for a decade but in October they're doing a mini-tour, of sorts, on the Norwegian Pearl, and can it be coincidence that they chose this ship because of Minnie Pearl, whose… Continue reading Pearl's Sweet Cruise Alabama
Royal's Latest on Wining Whining
On our most recent cruise, on the Norwegian Epic, we packed a couple of bottles of wine in our luggage. We know the drill. Take booze on board and either it will be confiscated until you get off the ship or, in the case of wine, you'll pay corkage to keep it. We paid the… Continue reading Royal's Latest on Wining Whining
Belize it or not…Costa Maya
News item: Carnival has canceled 10 stops in Belize City because the Belizians have taken on so many ships that the tendering process (necessary) has created congestion. Instead of Belize, passengers on the Carnival Legend or the Glory will be taken to Costa Maya. Okay, and the winner here is… Not Carnival's passengers. Almost four… Continue reading Belize it or not…Costa Maya
Kool Cruisin' on Mexican Riviera
We went to see Kool and The Gang in concert on Saturday night. The connection here — other than there were at least two people who love cruising in the audience — is that this soul or rhythm and blues, jazz, funk or boogie group is going on a cruise ship. So if nothing else,… Continue reading Kool Cruisin' on Mexican Riviera