How much do you know about Dubai? Perhaps, like us, you know that a visit there would provide spectacular skylines depicting opulent (oil) wealth, unaffordable (diamonds) shopping, maybe a little golf (like Tiger) and riding ATVs around sand dunes, if that’s your thing. Okay, how about skiing? As in…snow skiing. This was a revelation to… Continue reading Dubai: The Expected and the Unexpected
Attention Azamara Aficionados
If you’re an Azamara customer, you’ll be interested in what the luxury cruise line has in store for the 12-month period that begins April 2011. • All voyages are 2-for-1. • Gratuities are included (for housekeeping, dining and bar employees). • 50% off pre-booked shore excursions (in Azamara’s world, Land Discoveries). • $2,000 savings per… Continue reading Attention Azamara Aficionados
Popular on Princess — Not Here!
This happens to all (or most) parents with grown children, and it certainly has to us. The first time you have dinner earlier than usual, whatever that is, the teasing starts…”You’re onto the early-bird menu now”…”How old are you anyway?”…”Was this your idea or do you have old friends?” We stubbornly resist the temptation to… Continue reading Popular on Princess — Not Here!
NCL's Epic a Big Deal — Again
With all the attention-grabbing the Norwegian Epic has been getting, it’s easy to understand why everyone wants a piece of it. Or at least a chance to cruise on it. After writing several blogs about the Epic, we kind of feel that way, too. Well, guess what? It’s getting easier to go on an Epic… Continue reading NCL's Epic a Big Deal — Again
Remembering not to forget Haiti
Today’s blog is only partially about cruising. It is all about the human spirit. In this case, that means Haiti, which is being somewhat forgotten in the wake of the oil tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico. Haiti, you may recall, was devastated by a January earthquake that took more than 300,000 lives. The pledges… Continue reading Remembering not to forget Haiti