AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — There are always challenges in life for somebody who grew up afraid of…well, everything, but especially heights and water. For most of the world it may seem ridiculous, but trust me, it’s a problem. A few years ago, taking my three-year-old grandson in the swimming pool was one… Continue reading The Height of Confrontation
The Olympic's Gold Medal Evening
AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — One question the millions of us who love cruising face is… Are specialty restaurants worth the cover charge? There’s no final answer, as Regis Filbin wouldn’t say. To some, paying $10 to $35 per person for an upscale night of dining is well worth it, particularly if it’s… Continue reading The Olympic's Gold Medal Evening
Acapulco Vendors Cruisers' Challenge
ACAPULCO, Mexico — When cruise ships like Celebrity’s Millennium are cleared for disembarking at this aged-but-still pretty Mexican beach resort, passengers have two choices. If you’re booked on one of the ship’s shore excursions, you go left. If you go right, get ready to run the gauntlet of what might be called “off-shore” excursions, those… Continue reading Acapulco Vendors Cruisers' Challenge
Gems on the Shores of Mexico
HUATULCO, Mexico — If we didn’t know what to do as first-time visitors to this little-known hamlet off the Pacific, and we really didn’t, the decision was made for us. Huatulco is known for its church, the Our Lady of Guadelupe, so when it’s 10 to 10 on Sunday and there’s a man on the… Continue reading Gems on the Shores of Mexico
Celebrity Life: Sabers and Wine
AT SEA ON THE CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM — In 2006, our daughter and her husband invited wedding guests to “saber the champagne.” If you’ve never seen this little trick, it’s basically chopping the top off a bottle of champagne with a sword. At the wedding, it proved to be a highly entertaining part of the reception.… Continue reading Celebrity Life: Sabers and Wine