CRUISE SHIPS

What to expect when dining aboard cruise ships is it will be the same ambience for the rich and famous as it is for you. Are all cruise lines alike? No, there are three categories, mainstream, premium and luxury.

The recent killing of a 14 year old girl in St. Thomas, that was on a shore excursion during her Carnival cruise vacation, is causing most passengers on recent visits to the island to make decisions to stay onboard for their safety.

Avoid the real and present danger of Norovirus on cruise ships by washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.

Despite rumors, the norovirus is not exclusively a cruise ship virus. However, the most recent outbreaks of the virus are almost always associated with them. Find out why cruise ships have trouble with this pesky germ.

One of the arresting dichotomies surrounding the Haiti earthquake disaster concerns that fact that about sixty miles from where people are suffering and dying in Port-au-Prince, cruise ships are still docking at private resorts.

New London, CT is enjoying increased foot traffic due to cruise ships docking. The massive Explorer of the Seas cruise line makes four stops in summer/fall 2007, including Sept. 29 and Oct. 13, and has brought tourists and residents into the city.

From casinos to pool decks, anything you can think of doing probably occurs on a cruise ship.

Hardly a year goes by that there aren't media reports of at least one outbreak of the "Norwalk virus" aboard an American cruise ship. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can follow to keep yourself healthy and "stomach virus" free while you're on your next cruise.

Any amenity and activity there is at a typical resort can be found on almost every cruise ship. The packing list is basic and should support a relaxed lifestyle without the burden of a kitchen sink.