Paradise Found: Cruise Line Private Islands

Wednesday, June, 11, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle

When he was but a nine-year-old boy, my son Alex reached into the Windex-blue waters on a sandy Bahamian beach and quickly withdrew his hand to proclaim, "Dad, I touched a stingray." He furrowed his tender brow and added thoughtfully, "They're nice."In doing so, he had ascribed a sweet, if [...]

An Act Of Freedom: Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas

Wednesday, June, 11, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle

Freedom begins in the Personal Karaoke Booth. At least it did for me. That's where I was freed from my inhibitions to loudly belt out the lyrics being displayed on a screen in front of me. I had always wanted to perform karaoke but had never mustered the courage [...]

In-Depth Alaska: Cruise + Tour = Cruisetour

Wednesday, March, 19, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle

Research shows that most people planning a trip to Alaska want to see two places: Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. You can get to Glacier Bay aboard a cruise ship and admire the national park's stunning scenery from the comfort of your balcony stateroom. But to get [...]