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Cruise Into 2008—Eating Your Way Across the High Seas

Is there any other reason to take a cruise? More than the chance to explore exotic locations and experience unforgettable sunsets, isn’t the best part of a cruise the opportunity to feast at all you-can-eat buffets at any hour? If your dream is to eat your way across hundreds of miles of open water then consider booking a spot on Princess Cruises. The cruise line is rolling out a new fleetwide program that will impress even the most seasoned diners. The Chef’s Table program is an elaborate dining experience, which costs $75 per person. It starts with a private champagne-and-appetizer … Continue reading →

Cruise Ships Cabins—Whose Is Best? Part 2

In my previous blog I discussed which cruise lines offered the most bang for your buck when it came to standard inside cabins. In this blog I will detail which cruise lines consistently provide the best cabin amenities—-standard or otherwise. BEDS Cruise experts agree that when it comes to beds Oceania is the hands down winner. The company offers guests Tranquility Beds, which feature Euro Top mattresses, plush duvets, goose-down pillows, and Egyptian cotton linens. And Oceania executives aren’t shy about tooting their own horn. They claim to lead the pack when it comes to upgrading bedding. If you are … Continue reading →

Cruise Ship Cabins—Whose Is Best?

Years ago if you were to ask me if it was worth spending extra money to upgrade from a standard inside stateroom to a deluxe cabin, I would have rolled my eyes and probably muttered something like: “Why pay more on a place you aren’t going to spend much time in?” My tune has changed since having a child because now I am spending more time in that “place.” (Gone are the days of 8-hour shore excursions and 7-hour power tan sessions.) Before deciding on the type of cabin you should book on your next cruise I would highly recommend … Continue reading →

In Memoriam: The Animals Aboard Titanic

On this date in 1912, the Titanic, touted as unsinkable, sunk. As I was rewatching James Cameron’s Titanic for the umpteenth time the other day, I got to wondering about the scene where Leonardo DiCaprio is hanging out with a group of guys on the third class deck. A couple of stewards walk by with dogs and one of the guys he’s with makes a comment about it. I sort of took it for granted all of the other times I’ve seen it, but this time it hit me: “Were there really dogs on board? If so, what happened to … Continue reading →

Stay Healthy At Sea

Is a cruise in your future? You may be concerned about recent news stories about illnesses on board cruise ships. Traveling on cruise ships not only brings you into a new environment, but surrounds you with large numbers of people. Infectious gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and small intestines that can spread quickly and easily in the contained environment of a cruise ship. It can be spread through contaminated food or water, or even personal contact. An infected individual can leave germs on handrails, elevator buttons, and other objects around the ship. So how do you reduce the … Continue reading →