Wow! I just returned from a great 5 day cruise on the Carnival Fascination, so here’s my thoughts: 1) Anticipation. I booked this cruise in July using my military (veterans) rate which made this cruise VERY affordable. Thanks to Micky Arison and everyone at Carnival for this great discount. I …
Read More »Don’t leave home without travel insurance
On Sunday, August 4th at 2:30 a.m., I woke up with severe pain on my right side. I told my wife I was going to drive myself to the hospital. Within 4 hours, my gall bladder was removed. Imagine if this happened while on a cruise! Be sure to purchase …
Read More »Interviewed by Melissa Ross on NPR in Jacksonville
I would have never guessed that I would be on NPR! Melissa Ross of First Coast Connect invited me to be her guest and I was happy to accept. You can hear the interview here: http://ondemand.wjct.org/audio/May-30-2013
Read More »Dancing with the Stars on the Holland America Line MS Maasdam
As you know, my wife Marty and I were on the Eurodam the first week of March in 2013. Holland America Line just rolled out the Dancing with the Stars at Sea. My good friends Dwight and Connie Cenac just returned from an 11 day cruise on the Maasdam and …
Read More »Country Music Cruise
How would you like to hang out with the following country music legends? Vince Gill Kenny Rogers Ronnie Milsap Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Patty Loveless Jo Dee Messina Restless Heart Andy Griggs Wade Hayes Ty Herndon Jamie O’Neal Warren Brothers Bryan White Comedian Jon Reep Host: Lorianne Crook …
Read More »The Hilton Garden Inn, Ft Lauderdale
My choice for pre and post cruise lodging in Ft Lauderdale! Check out this brief video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvSY6d_Zf7E
Read More »Videos and Pics of our March 2nd, Eurodam Cruise
Click the link below for videos and pics of our Eurodam cruise: http://pinterest.com/scottlara1961/holland-america-line/
Read More »Dancing with the Stars on the Eurodam
Words cannot begin to the express the excitement of Dancing with the Stars on the Eurodam. I’m uploading video now, but the finale on Friday night was incredible! You will want to book a HAL cruise TODAY if: You LOVE Dancing with the Stars, You LOVE to Dance, and/or You …
Read More »Day 7 on the Eurodam
Marty and I have been to Half Moon Cay many times, both with Holland America Line and with our own Carnival Fascination right here in Jacksonville, Fl. It was a little cool outside, so Marty stayed on the ship, but I jumped on one of the first tenders off the …
Read More »Day 6 on the Eurodam (At Sea Day)
Nothing beats an at sea day on Holland America Line. Marty enjoyed more of the HAL Digital Workshop classes. Marty and I both received mini-facials (pics to come). I feel ten years younger! We both enjoyed the Greenhouse Spa including the hydro-pool and the thermal chairs! Very relaxing! Pics and …
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