by admin | Jun 19, 2020 | General Information
The cruise industry has a pretty big impact on the global economy, to the tune of $150 billion. It also supports 1.17 million jobs (directly, not including the ports visited), meaning $50 billion in wages. With cruises (and travel in general) eliminated or greatly...
by admin | Jun 15, 2020 | General Information
Cruising and International Travel stopped abruptly in March. What was intimated was that it would only be a “Shelter in Place” for only a couple weeks (to be sure hospitals weren’t overrun – hmmmm) has become months. While Texas is opening up...
by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | General Information
If you are in need of renewing your passport, or getting a new one, it has been difficult right now. This service has been suspended since March. When will they be re-opening? Well, first it will be in phases, but when is still a question. Each area will be different,...
by admin | May 25, 2020 | General Information
For those who gave all, we remember and thank you for your...
by admin | May 22, 2020 | Cruises, General Information
I was supposed to be getting back from a cruise today. It was cancelled. It was going to be our first Carnival Cruise on the Carnival Dream (shown above). I know it’s not the fault of the cruise line. Since other countries are closed to tourism anyway, cruise...
by admin | May 15, 2020 | Cruises, General Information
Cruising has gotten a black eye when it comes to the COVID-19 virus. Is this fair? I don’t believe so. While some people have gotten the virus while on a cruise ship, that doesn’t mean the majority of people got it that way. I would venture to say that...
