Norwegian Cruise Lines was ahead of its time in pioneering what it calls Freestyle Dining. The copycat cruise lines are slowly coming out of the woodwork, with numerous different spins on the concept. Now, NCL has announced that its new ship, the Epic, will have more than 20 (yes, that’s TWENTY) dining areas on board.… Continue reading Freestyle Dining Plus-Plus-Plus
Dubba-dubba-dubba…Dubai!
If you’ve ever received one of those emails with a series of photos detailing the opulence of Dubai (aka, where our gas profits have gone), as we have, then the thought of going there on a cruise probably isn’t as far-fetched as it was. How? Costa Cruise Lines has two ships in the area, and… Continue reading Dubba-dubba-dubba…Dubai!
Millennium Offer: Cruise Home
Here’s a cruising itinerary with an interesting twist…snowbirds don’t have to fly home, they can cruise. If you’re ready to head back to Washington State or British Columbia from your California winter respite and haven’t booked flights, take a look at this possibility: Why not cruise back? It’s a repositioning Celebrity cruise, on board the… Continue reading Millennium Offer: Cruise Home
Before Cruising Comes Flying
How the checklist for cruising has changed! Once it was a relatively simple procedure. Book a flight to and from the city where the cruise ship was moored, pack your bags, show up an hour before the flight left and bon voyage! To say that today’s cruiser faces a more challenging “to and from” process… Continue reading Before Cruising Comes Flying
A Close to the Hockey Season
Last weekend, we spent three days in Kenora, finishing out the tournament season for Gareth’s Atom hockey team. They played well, finishing in second place on the B-side — about seventh overall. I videotaped the first game Saturday morning, which they lost 1-0, but totally outclassed their opponents (Ignace Phantoms), who have pasted them several… Continue reading A Close to the Hockey Season