Smooth sailing aboard ultra-luxurious Silver Cloud
Ship Review by Michael Coleman, October, 2005 Click Here to see the newest review of the Silversea Silver Cloud. “Those were the days my friend We thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose We’d fight and never lose For we were young and sure …...
Cruise Guide: It’s a kid’s world, after all, even on the high seas
By Mike Coleman Cruise lines are not just bending over backwards to make life onboard enjoyable for their young guests, they’re now designing ships with family friendly amenities clearly in mind. ¨¨More than one million children under the age of 18 took a cruise with their families in 2004, according to the Cruise Lines...
Cruise Guide: National Geographic kid’s poll – Cruises rule
By Mike Coleman The high seas are slowly but surely becoming an ocean playground for kids. According to a National Geographic Kids magazine survey, cruising now ranks as the No. 1 vacation option among youth and rates as the “perfect summer trip”. The survey revealed that 35 percent of kids said cruises were their most...
Cruise Guide: Life onboard – Let the fun begin
By Mike Coleman From world class cuisine to a host of seemingly endless activities, it’s easy to see why millions of travelers and significant numbers of Naples-area residents are repeat cruise ship guests. This week, as we conclude our three-part series exploring the best way to plan and make the most of your first –...
Cruise Guide: Life onboard – The first few hours
By Mike Coleman Could the glossy cruise brochures depicting your dream vacation be true? Will life on the high seas really be as fun and as exhilarating as you expect? ¨This week, in part two of our three-part series exploring the best way to plan and make the most of your first – or 10th …...
Cruise Column: Planning is the key to a successful cruise vacation
By Mike Coleman It’s official. You’ve booked that long-awaited cruise vacation but are now wondering what you should do prior to departure. What will life really be like on board, you ask, and will it be worth it? ¨¨For first time passengers guests in some circles – these nagging questions coupled with pre-trip...
Cruise Guide: Cruise lines create lifetime memories
By Mike Coleman She kissed me on the cheek, under the stars on the lido deck, and my life has never been the same. Heck, I was just 13 years old, but there I was on one of Carnival’s first ships, the Mardi Gras, sailing under a moonlit sky some 30 years ago and in …...