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Cruise Articles by Cruise Diva Linda
Coffman
- Romance
at Sea - How
can you spot the newlyweds on a cruise ship? Unless the bride is wearing a
white gown and the groom has rice in his hair, you can’t. What
setting could be more idyllic for romance than a ship at sea?
- Cruise Ships
& Dry-Dock -- A lot of
water passes under their keels. So, for cruise liners, the equivalent of a
trip to a health spa is the dry-dock. Follow the steps needed to maintain
and enhance the luxurious Crystal Symphony.
- Trim Your
Wardrobe, Pack Light, Be Fashionable & Practical*
-- How I packed everything I needed for a 15-night cruise in a carry-on.
- 2001,
the Cruise Year in Review & a Peek at 2002 --
The year 2001 saw the launch of incredible new tonnage, tons of choice, and
the rising importance of close-to-home ports of embarkation.
- Cruise
Lifestyles*
-- Cruises fall into loose categories. Here's what distinguishes Mainstream,
Premium, and Luxury cruise lines from one another.
- Cruise
Line Profiles*
-- Descriptions of all the major cruise lines. It's what you need to know to
choose a cruise vacation.
- Cruise Line
Past Passenger Clubs*
-- To entice past
passengers, cruise lines have special clubs for "repeaters." Find
out about them here.
- Have DUCK Tape,
Will Travel*
-- A new cruising travel necessity... this is NOT your father's duct
tape & it no longer belongs in the garage.
- Find the RIGHT
Cruise Travel Agent*
-- It takes research, research, and more research.
- Port Security*
-- What to expect at your
embarkation port and ports of call.
- Safety
Onboard*
-- The
muster drill and beyond; crews take safety and security seriously.
- Stay Safe in
Ports of Call*
-- Getting away from it all shouldn't mean getting into trouble.
- Identify
Yourself*
-- If
you haven't done it already, isn't it about time to get a passport?*
- The
Cruel War -- Cruising Into
Battle? Cruising Into
Battle? In coming days, give the
cruise lines a chance to do the right thing for passengers.
An editorial viewpoint.
- Flying the
Friendlier Skies*
-- New
security measures are in place to ease your mind about flights safety.
- The Legendary
Alhambra -- A magic carpet ride
into a world of visionary enchantment.
- Ship
Happens* -- Bad weather, mechanical problems, and political unrest
can set your itinerary and plans adrift.
- Money, Money, Money
-- Make dollars & sense out of currency exchange.
- Cruising into Hurricane Season*
-- "Official" hurricane season consumes a full six months of the
year. It doesn't have to spoil your cruise.
- A (Cruising)
Pirate's Cache* -- Some
passengers gloat over winning in the casino.
That’s only money. I’d
rather have something that cash can’t buy.
- Cruise
Care* -- The ship's Sick Bay. You hope you won't need it but it's
comforting to know you can depend on it... if only for a bandage.
- Cool Cruising
-- When spring is in the air, cruisers' fancies turn north--to Alaska. Majestic scenery, frontiers to explore, and what to
pack.
- State of the Cruise
Industry Debate -- From Seatrade 2001, top cruise
execs discuss
the immediate past and present
condition of the industry and offer a glimpse into the coming decade.
- Just the FAQs*
--
Frequently Asked Questions & simple answers.
- Nautical Terms*
-- From A to Z, learn the language of life afloat and why you should never
call your ship a boat.
- Early vs. Late Seating Dining*
-- It can
set the tone for your entire cruise.
- Cruise Tipping Tip$*
-- One of the most
personal & frequently debated topics of conversation among cruise passengers involves the matter of
tipping.
- Packing It In*
-- First published in the December 1999 issue of Cruise Travel Magazine,
the True Confession of a pack-aholic.
- Air & Sea: Solutions
for the Landlocked* -- The facts about cruise line Air & Sea Programs and missing the
boat.
- That's
Entertainment!*-- For passengers yearning for a return to simpler times, there’s an
enduring form of entertainment—the Passenger Talent Show.
- Sailing Solo -- On embarkation day it's evident
that cruise ships are modern incarnations of Noah’s Ark... what's it like to
be a female on your own?
- Going "Bare"*
-- This has nothing to do with sunbathing au natural.
Here's the scoop on
protecting your cruise investment and yourself.
- The Captain's Dinner*
-- It's a dining experience modern cruisers anticipate, but its roots are in steerage.
- Seasickness ~
Rockin' the Boat* --
What causes mal de mer and how to overcome it.
- Cruise Wear*
--
"Looking so LUXE in a rental tux!" Cracking cruise
line dress codes... what to wear and when to wear it.
- Passenger Rights
& Wrongs -- What recourse do you have if the cruise on your Dream
Ship becomes a Nightmare? An interview with James Walker, a top maritime
attorney.
- A Day With Rich
Joseph -- "At the tender age of 15 off I went to work first as a
bar waiter then a blackjack dealer on the Mardi Gras and loved it - what a
summer!" Rich reflects on twenty-five years as a Cruise
Director.
- TITANIC~Ship of Dreams
-- A pre- or post-cruise visit to Orlando isn't complete without a stop at
the haunting permanent Titanic exhibit.
- Beautiful Bermuda
-- Pink sand & sparkling water. A cruise is the ideal Bermuda get-away.
- Cruise On, Mom
-- A Mother's Day tribute to the lady who passed along her cruise genes to
me. My mom's first cruise on the Song of Norway.
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Hints for New Cruisers
- Part 1*
-- Little
things every first-time Cruise Diva should
know ahead of time. By George Hall
- Part 2*
-- You're on board. What
can you expect in this new, yet vaguely familiar, environment? By George Hall
- Tips for Cruisers*
-- The Archive of Weekly Cruise
Travel Tips. Check in often
for new tips or to find the ones you may have missed.
- First-Time Cruise Smarts
For First-Class Passengers* - Netfolio
& the Cruise Diva
collaborate on advice for first-time cruise passengers.
- You
CAN Afford a Cruise -- Tips for finding an affordable cruise
& money-saving suggestions at sea by Susan Breslow Sardone,
About.com Guide to Honeymoons & Romantic Getaways.
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Cruise Savvy Advice from
Cruise Diva Contributors
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Pre- and Post-Cruise ~ Where to
Stay
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Articles that are of particular interest to first-time cruisers.
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