Cruising can be one of the most value-friendly vacations going but offers some extraordinarily high-end options as well. But how the heck do you choose from all the hundreds if not thousands of options out there? Here are some resources (including non-traditional cruising, like freighters) and feedback.
Cover photo: Mitch Ames
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Maralyn D. Hill, President
IFWTWA
Maralyn@ifwtwa.org
1. An AP story today about the controversy of ships visiting Labadee:
Without This, We Don't Eat
2. Surely by now you've heard of Arthur Frommer's controversial call to action this past weekend:
Shouldn't the Federal Government Charter Several Large Cruise Ships...
Thoughts?
I have had the good fortune to sail on Silversea several times since the line first launched and it is comforting to see that not only are things as wonderful and I remember them, but amenities are more varied and the wonderful deco decor welcoming and gracious. One of those amenities is two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segnment.
Silversea is a big ticket cruise, but for those who don't mind the cost, it is a life-changing cruise experience.
Those who see some downside to this are short-sighted at best. Of course I would go, and think RC is doing the right thing. Put it this way: what if people decided to not go to New York post-9/11 because it seemed inappropriate? Guiliani encouraged all to come, dine, spend money in the neighborhoods hit hard by that tragedy, and he was right.
RC should be applauded for doing what it can. And if, as a potential passenger, you don't think it's right then just don't go.
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