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Roatan: old and new – which is the real one?

Georgene — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:45:58 +0000

Today is day three of the sixth annual Low Carb Cruise. We sailed on Sunday from Galveston, and ports of call are Roatan, Honduras (Carnival’s Mahogany Bay), Belize, and Cozumel, Mexico. So far it’s been a very busy cruise, as … Continue reading →

Carnival Triumph – Third Strike?

Georgene — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:13:07 +0000

My brother, a thoughtful kind of guy who knows my intense interest in cruising, sent me an email questioning my thoughts about the latest Carnival Triumph disaster. So, I thought I’d post my answer to him here! As might be … Continue reading →

Norwegian Jewel returns to Houston in 2014!

Georgene — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:11:00 +0000

Finally after a LOT of years, Norwegian is again going to sail out of the Houston area, specifically from the Bayport, Texas terminal. The Bay Area News has the full story, here. “With the growth of our capacity from the … Continue reading →

Irish Lad Niall Doherty gives us all a lesson in grit and determination!

Georgene — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:31:46 +0000

Do you ever wonder about grit? You know, just plain dig-in-the-dirt, set-a-goal-and-don’t-give-up grit? One where you make up your mind what exactly you are going to do, and then do it? Well, I do. I wonder about that sometimes and … Continue reading →

Cruise Ship Dangers In the News

Georgene — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:50:18 +0000

Recent cruise news seems to mostly hinge on cruise ship dangers. Truth be told, cruising can be very dangerous, especially when passengers allow themselves to relax their normal care for their own safety. That’s not to say that cruise passengers … Continue reading →

Terrorists on Cruise Ships?

Georgene — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:16:30 +0000

I can already tell this is a blogpost I am not looking forward to writing. It’s been bouncing around in my brain ever since I read about the topic months ago on Jim Walker’s Cruise Law News blog. Mr. Walker is … Continue reading →

Packing for Your Cruise

Georgene — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:55:29 +0000

Packing for your cruise (or even another type of vacation) can be one of the most exciting aspects of your upcoming trip. Packing is one of those activities that some people love and some people hate. I have found that … Continue reading →

Faster2theFun, Luggage Tag Printing, and Cash Incentives

Georgene — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:42:46 +0000

A couple of bits and bytes from around the web, while I get ready for my next cruise– –I see that Royal Caribbean has decided to quit printing and mailing luggage tags (effective August 8, 2012) for passengers that aren’t … Continue reading →

Get the Best Price for Your Cruise Ticket

Howard — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:10:24 +0000

When you’re ready to plan a cruise, there are so many different categories and dates available, sometimes it’s hard to know just how to get the best price for your cruise ticket. Since this is not a one-size-fits-all situation, the … Continue reading →

Home From our Long Drive to Indiana and Back!

Georgene — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:33:04 +0000

We made it back just fine from Indiana last Sunday, early in the afternoon. Athough it was a very long drive, and we were tired and hot, we had plenty of time for rest and relaxation on Sunday evening, and … Continue reading →