Month: July 2019

Take a Nightlight – Save a Toe

Take a Nightlight – Save a Toe

Jul 30, 2019 | , | 0

Cabins are dark at night – inside cabins are always dark.  Like many other older cruisers, I need to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom or get a drink of water (in my case, I also have a pill to take in the middle of the night).  The bathrooms on cruise ships are raised a few inches, so it is easy to stub your toe when you enter or while walking around the small cabin to get to the bathroom (I know this from experience).  It has always amazed me that cruise cabins do not have nightlights in the bathrooms.

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Getting There and Back – Flight Planning

Getting There and Back – Flight Planning

Jul 29, 2019 | | 0

Getting to and from your cruise ports can be expensive and stressful. Air fare can be a significant part of your overall vacation cost. Take the effort to find deals that will make your travel time more enjoyable.

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8 Often Overlooked Essentials

8 Often Overlooked Essentials

Jul 22, 2019 | | 0

Over the course of my cruises, I have created a checklist of items to pack for my cruises.  It includes a number of often overlooked items.  Much depends on your personal preferences, but here are some of the most common items I forget and my fellow passengers have commented that they also forget.

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Celebrity Edge – First Impressions – Part 1

Celebrity Edge – First Impressions – Part 1

Jul 6, 2019 | | 0

We have finally arrived for our long-awaited cruise on the Celebrity Edge.  Will the ship live up to the hype?  Upon arriving at the port, we could see many differences from the outside.  The flat surface of the Infinity Balconies and the shape of the bow, as well as the the obvious attachment of the Magic Carpet, which can move up and down the height of the ship.  This is a high-tech ship, which enhances the experience in some ways and detracts in others.

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6 Reasons to Use an Agent

6 Reasons to Use an Agent

Jul 3, 2019 | | 0

With the exception on one cruise, which I booked through my timeshare service, I have booked all my cruises through The Cruise Web (www.cruiseweb.com). A good agent is there to help you, not to try to upsell you to a more expensive (or higher commission) trip. My agent, Kevin Sweigard, is one of those exceptional agents. Based on my experience and conversations with other cruisers, I would recommend that you use an agent even if you are an experienced cruiser.

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