I’ve been to Holland America’s Half Moon Cay many times. I’ve also visited Coco Cay twice. Check out the article below from MaritimeExecutive.com how cruise lines are racing to build the perfect cruise destination! https://maritime-executive.com/article/the-race-to-build-the-perfect-island#gs.Ej9aoHY
Read More »Solving the cruise connectivity conundrum
Passengership.info has an interesting article (geek alert!) about improving connectivity at sea. “This year, the cruise industry entered into a new golden age, with passenger numbers soaring to unprecedented highs and records being set in multiple arenas including passenger capacity and number of newbuilds. The rapid growth of the industry …
Read More »A cruise that lasts 245 days. I’m in!
USA Today has a great story about a cruise that lasts almost a whole year! “Fast-growing Viking on Tuesday unveiled plans for an around-the-world sailing lasting 245 days — a new record for a continuous world voyage, according the line. Kicking off in London on Aug. 31, 2019, the trip …
Read More »Why Parents Should Spend Less Money On Toys And Take More Family Vacations
As a parent of kids in their 30’s and now a grandparent of an 8 month old grandson, I can say that family vacations are priceless! Remember that song, “Cats in the Cradle?” Kids grow up so fast and I appreciate the vacations we took together, however I will be …
Read More »JAXPORT AND CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE INK LONG-TERM DEAL TO CONTINUE CRUISING
Jacksonville’s WOKV.com is reporting that JaxPort and Carnival cruise have agreed on a long term deal to keep ships sailing from Jacksonville. “More than 2.2 million passengers have sailed from Jacksonville during 15 years of cruise service at JAXPORT, according to the port. Now, those numbers will only increase, with …
Read More »For all you dog lovers!
A good friend of mine has a website for those folks who love their dogs! Everything from shoes to backpacks and even car seat covers! Check it out! http://www.cravingthings.com?aff=2
Read More »How to stay thin while cruising.
I just read an article on Forbes.com about staying thin while cruising. Here’s the deal, take the steps instead of using the elevator! When Marty and I cruise, I usually eat 8 to 12 ice cream cones a day. I eat between 3 to 4 Guy’s Burgers (Carnival) or Dive …
Read More »Shark attack during snorkeling on cruise tests faith.
My wife watches the CBN show, “The 700 Club” each day on television. She called me while I was at work and said, “Scott, you need to share this story on your blog!” Imagine enjoying a snorkeling experience while on a cruise when you hear your wife screaming in the water. …
Read More »Boy says he used parents’ credit cards to go on Bali getaway after argument with mother
ABCNews is reporting, “After getting into a fight with his mother, a 12-year-old boy apparently managed to hop on a plane and go on vacation to Bali using his parents’ credit cards without them knowing.” Back in MY day, if you were going to runaway, you would get on your …
Read More »Jaime Dee retiring
If you’ve ever sailed with Carnival cruise director Jamie Dee, you know that she’s one of a kind. Marty and I sailed with her several years ago on the Carnival Sunshine. When I saw her for the first time at the Lido deck sailaway party, I told my wife Marty …
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