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Cruiseindustrynews.com has an interesting story about the success of Qatar in the cruise market. While most people focus on the United States, it’s amazing to me that other nations are also enjoying the tourism revenue we enjoy. Click on the link below for the story: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/18966-qatar-closes-out-strong-cruise-season.html

Love, exciting and new. Come aboard, we’re expecting you! The LA Times is reporting that Princess cruises and the cast of, “The Love Boat” will be getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame! Cool! Click on the link below for the story: http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-tr-love-boat-cast-to-receive-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame-20180501-story.html

FoxNews.com and other news websites are reporting flooding on the Carnival Dream. Fortunately the issue was quickly rectified and Carnival is compensating affected guests. Marty and I, along with several close friends sailed on the Carnival Dream a few years ago and had a great time. Click on the link …

I’m flying to Chicago today to enjoy my mom’s 80th birthday with my sister and 2 brothers. It’s always amazed me how planes and the air control system work so flawlessly 99.999% of the time. Click on the article below for some great background info on what your pilot is …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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