Full disclosure: I don’t subscribe to Netflix, but I’m a huge fan of Kristen Bell. Thrillist.com has a review of the Netflix movie, “Like Father” which is billed as a drama comedy. What caught my interest is that the movie revolves around a cruise ship! Off the top of your …
Read More »Disney cruises not as magical as you would expect?
Let me begin by saying I’m not a fan of Disney cruises. Speaking as a member of the travel media and as a travel agent, Disney has never reached out to me to report on their cruise line. The other downside is that Disney cruises are far more costly than …
Read More »Asia continues to grow in popularity with the cruise ship industry
I’ve always wondered why the newest cruise ships begin their careers in Asia. These billion dollar cruise ships have the latest bells and whistles, yet cruise line executives make the decision to send them to Asia! I’ve read many articles that quote cruise line leaders stating that Asia is a …
Read More »Guy Fieri feeds victims displaced by the California wildfires
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri, the man who brings us the famous Guy’s Burgers on Carnival cruise line is helping victims of the California wildfires. According to TheHill.com, “Fieri told CNN on Sunday that he was teaming up with the Salvation Army, Operation BBQ Relief and local residents to help feed …
Read More »Baked Alaska Recipe
If you’ve sailed on Holland America Line, you’ve probably enjoyed the Baked Alaska dessert! The reason why my wife and I have sailed over 150 days on Holland America Line is because of the 5-star service, accommodations, entertainment and of course, the food! Click on the link below for the …
Read More »Polar bear killed after attacking cruise line employee on Arctic archipelago
ABC7.com is reporting a very sad story involving a cruise ship employee. “A cruise line employee was injured in a polar bear attack Saturday on an Arctic archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, according to local authorities. The man was working as a polar bear guide aboard the …
Read More »First time cruise ship passengers spends four months and $160,000 at sea
We’ve all heard the stories of “Super Mario” (the day trader who sails year round on Royal Caribbean) and Lee Wachtstetter, an 86-year-old Florida widow who sails 365 days a year on the Crystal Serenity. AFR.com has a great story about a couple who has never cruised before and dropped some …
Read More »Virgin Voyages by Richard Branson is a cruise game changer
Entrepreneur.com has a great article about Sir Richard Branson’s startup cruise line, Virgin Voyages. Anyone who had followed Sir Richard for any length of time knows that his view of business is unique. He doesn’t like neckties! When you think of current cruises, the ships go from a party ship all …
Read More »What I would do if I won the Powerball lottery
Considering the Powerball jackpot is now $750 million dollars, this is what I would do with the earnings: 1. Quit my job. 2. Give my 2 kids a huge chunk of it. 3. I would charter a Carnival Cruise Line ship and invite my closest friends. This would be a …
Read More »The top 5 all-inclusive luxury cruises
If you’ve had a chance to read my most recent post comparing all-inclusive resorts to cruises, you might have walked away sad. If you’re like me, you love a cruise vacation because you unpack once, enjoy waking up in a new port of call almost everyday, and really enjoy the …
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