CBS News is reporting that an explosion at an electric substation has caused a huge power outage which includes parts of San Juan. Click on the link below for the full story. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fire-explosion-puerto-rico-power-substation-today-2018-02-11/
Read More »Azamara Quest arrives in San Diego after 24 people sickened
Another ship has experienced the dreaded norovirus outbreak. FoxNews.com is reporting that 24 people came down with the gastrointestinal virus on the Azamara Quest. Click on the link below for the details and be sure to wash your hands!!! http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/02/09/royal-caribbean-cruise-arrives-in-san-diego-after-24-people-sickened-with-gastrointestinal-virus.html
Read More »How to avoid the single cruise supplement
The LA Times has a great story about the single cruise supplement and how to avoid it. I can understand that cruise lines count each and every penny. They know that two people in a cabin spend more than just one person. Alcohol, specialty restaurants, shore excursions, the casino and …
Read More »Reporter learns behind the scenes info on cruising
I just read an article from Fortune.com about a reporter getting insider info on cruise secrets. For those of us who cruise frequently, this story is eye opening and informative. Click on the link below for the story. http://fortune.com/2018/02/01/royal-caribbean-cruises-what-to-know/
Read More »United States Military helps thwart terrorist attack in Trinidad and Tobago
The last time that I heard that the U.S. military acted in the Caribbean was back in my Navy days in 1983 regarding Grenada! Check out this CNN story about how the U.S. military worked to prevent a terrorist attack in Trinidad and Tobago! USA!!! http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/09/politics/trinidad-carnival-terror-attack-thwarted/index.html?sr=fbCNNp020918trinidad-carnival-terror-attack-thwarted0132PMStory&CNNPolitics=fb
Read More »Don’t fall for the “free cruise” scam
The Miami Herald has a great story about the notorious “free cruise” scam. You know the old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true…” Click the link below for the whole story. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article198538339.html
Read More »Gary Richards, founder of Holy Ship! Announces New Music Cruise ‘Friendship’
If you’re looking for a themed cruise with music, fun and beautiful people, this may be the cruise for you! Personally, I prefer the Groove Cruise founded by my friend Jason Beukema! Click on the link below for the story. http://variety.com/2018/music/news/gary-richards-new-music-cruise-friendship-1202692218/
Read More »Groove Cruise Miami 2018 Review
Billboard.com has a great review of the recent Groove Cruise. A close friend of mine and I sailed on the Groove Cruise in 2014 and had a great time. We had the opportunity to spend time with EDM legend Darude! Click on the link below for the article! https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8098362/groove-cruise-miami-2018-recap
Read More »Tips for Cruise Debarkation Day
The saddest day of a cruise is the day when you have to head back home! For the duration of the cruise you didn’t have to cook, clean, make your bed or take out the trash. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, however, check out this great …
Read More »Want to retire on a cruise ship?
My friends at Travel Pulse published an article that is of great interest to many seniors. Considering the high cost (and horrible, bland food) of nursing homes, isn’t it cheaper to retire on a cruise ship? Depends! Click on the link below to find out all the details! https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/you-should-retire-on-a-cruise-ship.html
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