Posts by Julie
  • by Julie

    Oh my, this is unfortunate.
    I am very excited that Swan Hellenic is returning, but their revival cruise to the Norwegian fjords has been canceled due to engine problems. I can well imagine how terribly disappointing this is for the passengers. If they’re like me, they have been eagerly awaiting and anticipating [...]

  • by Julie

    This article about romantic hotels reminded me of my method of sampling luxury hotels without paying the expensive rates to stay overnight.
    It’s simple: when your ship is in port, go to the finest hotel in town and have lunch at their restaurant or a drink in the bar. Then wander around confident that [...]

  • by Julie

    Here is an interesting look at some smaller ships that cruise the Greek islands.
    Aside from the advantages of sailing on a smaller ship, these cruises visit some fascinating and more out-of-the-way ports, too.
    I’m going to have to look into Hebridean International Cruises, because from a brief perusal it seems like they are taking [...]

  • by Julie

    So, you spend a lot of money to have the experience of transiting the Panama Canal. Then the canal folks (who, according to local media reports, may have been hampered by an employee work slow-down) won’t let the ship go through until dusk.
    At least one passenger is seriously peeved.
    After putting some thought into this, [...]

  • by Julie

    Are you thinking about a cruise vacation on a small ship? Are you getting a bit weary of the crowds and lines and impersonal service on a large ship? How about trying a romantic sailing ship with very comfortable accommodations, a casual yet elegant atmosphere, and exquisite service and cuisine?
    I give you: [...]

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