Holidays
Published: 25/05/2008
There are a number of naval terms used when on a cruise, that can sometimes be a little confusing. Although this list is in no way complete, here are a few terms, and what they mean in plain language!
Aft: This is the back of the boat, or at least towards the rear end, where the propellers...
Published: 25/05/2008
Very often a great deal of thought and planning goes into selecting which type of cabin to book when people select their choices for a cruise. Certainly selecting your cabin is one of the exciting parts of the planning process, and it is important to think carefully about your choices.
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Published: 19/05/2008
Sending flowers, candy and greeting cards are de rigueur for mom on Mother's Day but, as members of the Sandwich Generation, you recognize that what your aging mother really wants on her special day is to feel nurtured.
Ellie's mother, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, no...
Published: 13/05/2008
One of the confusing factors about alcohol and cruise holidays is that the ship will be moving from one country to another, and often the laws in each country will vary as far as age limits are concerned. Yet at sea, the ship's own rules apply. This can mean that during the course of your cruise,...
Published: 07/05/2008
Major holidays in America, boy, there are so many. Well, just thinking about it makes me smile. Christmas, probably the best holiday of the year in my opinion. Virtually every family sits around and eats and gives away presents. Everyone always seems so happy on this day as the kids are opening a...
Published: 28/04/2008
A favorite destination for many people is Orlando, Florida. With its many theme parks, it has become 'the' place to visit. Not only for the young, Orlando has a variety of attractions from the youngest member of the family to the oldest! There are enough shops, markets, museums, art galleries...
Published: 28/04/2008
Whether you are staying in a hotel on a business trip, or as part of your holiday, getting a good night's sleep can be very difficult, yet also very important. Having a poor night's sleep can make you irritable and tired during the day. If you're on a business trip it may very well be the case...
Published: 13/04/2008
Santa Catalina, the beautiful fishing village in Panama, has been catching the eyes of surfers and tourists for a long time now. The village has vast natural resources and beauty all around as the Pacific Ocean roars up on its black sand beaches.
For many decades, surfers from across the...
Published: 21/03/2008
Face it -- families are a blessing and a curse. While we love the people who have raised us and who have been by our side through thick and think, chances are good that we don't always like them. At no other time of year is this apparent than during a holiday season. If you're hosting this...
Published: 17/03/2008
If you live in a house with children, then you are going to have to deal with the issue of them trying to find the gifts to take a peek. It is not their fault, curiosity often gets the better of them and they have to find out what you got them for Christmas. Instead of getting mad at them for...
