By Nancy Schretter Located on the shores of Mexico’s Gulf coast, Progreso is often found on shorter Western Caribbean itineraries. The port is also used as a substitute stop when hurricanes and mechanical issues necessitate itinerary changes. So, what’s there to do in Progreso? Don’t let the size or appearance of this town fool you [...]
When sailing into Cozumel, Mexico and looking for fun in the sun, drinks, food, a beach, and all the good stuff, consider a day-ass at the El Cid resort. The location is right off the cruise pier and you can’t miss the towering hotel with the El Cid emblem on the side of it. If [...]
What’s a Thanksgiving menu like on a Royal Caribbean sailing? Over Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to sail on Jewel of the Seas and here was the selections: Appetizers: Chill Shrimp Cocktail with spicy sweet Royal cocktail sauce Green Peppercorn Pate Seafood Pot Pie Soups: Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Chicken Consomme Chilled Cherry and Banana [...]
With all the new cruise ships flocking to Galveston, why not spend a day there pre/post cruise and make the most out of what this quaint island has to offer. 1. Schlitterbahn Island Water Park – This award-winning indoor/outdoor water park offers something for every age from kiddie slides, a surf simulator, tidal pools, and [...]
Known for its rich history, culture, and activities, Mazatlan, Mexico offers a lot to cruise passengers who may be calling at the port or doing a land stay. Here are some cool things to experience when visiting Mazatlan, Mexico. 1. Take Surf Lessons: a world-class surfing spot who recently hosted Quicksilver’s Surf Clasico Mazatlan. The instructor [...]
Cruisers arriving in Dominica can now experience the highest zip line in the Southern Caribbean with Rain Forest Adventures Dominica’s new Gorge Zip Challenge. The new zip line’s biggest thrill is an 840 foot-long line suspended over the 350 foot-drop of Breakfast River Gorge. The six-platform Gorge Zip Challenge serves as Dominica’s largest sustainable tourism [...]
10 Cool Jamaica Shore Excursions by Nancy Schretter Jamaica is a much-visited destination on Western Caribbean cruises – and no wonder. This Caribbean island has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for beautiful beaches, adventure, history, wildlife, relaxation or just lots of fun – Jamaica will make it happen. If you’re wondering what to do while [...]
When I got into work this morning I almost couldnt believe my eyes. My travel show (Cruise Radio) month end reports were released and the Cruise Radio listenership is over 31,000 people a week! To think that a show under a year old is getting more views than a lot local TV/ Radio stations blows my mind. I wish [...]
We took a last minute cruise on the NCL ‘Sky’ for a three day Bahamas cruise to tape an episode of Cruise Radio and it was pretty eventful. Since my radio show is independent, I can have an unbiased look at it all. We are both in our 20′s, so of course having fun was [...]
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