Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / January 2006

Can anyone recommend a beachfront resort hotel that would be close to the Port
of Tampa.  I realize Tampa is on a bay but we arrive there two days early for a
cruise and would like to stay at the beach.
Thanks for any info

Another passenger falls off a Carnival cruise ship but lives to talk about
his experience.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1546015

Can someone please tell me exactly what deck or area on the Caribbean,
Grand and Golden Princess the extended balconies are located? We are
travelling with 2 other couples and would like the extended balconies
side by side. Any input would be appreciated!

I won't go in to a long review since I'm just a cruise "newbie" but we had a
fantastic time and still love the Grand Princess.  We've cruised on her both
times.  Here is a link to my on-line photo gallery on pbase.
Oh, I will comment on how much EASIER dismemberment was this time. ...

In spite of having postings all over the place about throwing things
overboard, we averaged about two cigarette butts on our deck every
morning.  We don't smoke.  We had one of thirty aft balconies and we
were at the second level from the top.  I can only imagine how many

My beloved Carol, wife of over 25 years and soul mate, has been
diagnosed with breast cancer.  We are still stunned, but no longer in
denial.
It's going to be a long haul, but we'll get through it.

My wife and I will be sailing out of San Juan on Feb. 26th.  Anyone on this
newsgroup sailing with us on the Adventure on this date?  I will be posting
some pictures from the bridge of the Adventure when we get back.  Thought
this might be of interest to some of you.  Of course ...

I saw this article on the  Courier Post Online web site and thought it
would be of interest. It discusses the state of the cruise industry in
Philadelphia.
http://tinyurl.com/c8bza

After watching prime time last night I was surpise at how many people
go on a cruise's and suddenly vanish from the face of the earth. When
this happen the cruise industry almost always calls it suicide and
makes it impossible for authorities to get to the bottom of it. With

The Tampa Tribune reports a crew member on the Legend Of The Seas has been
arrested for attempted rape. Full story at:
www.tbo.com
Bob

MOst are for the Med. I found this:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/archive/index.php?t-264396.html

Friends, we were on the Rhapsody of the Seas out of Galveston last week
and I thought I'd give you some quick impressions.  Because she's been
around for a while, I won't go into great detail about the layout, etc.,
but if you have any questions, feel free to ask.  This is more ...

I am changing from Web TV to a computer and I do not know how to access
this news group from my computer.  Any help would be appreciated.
Nancy

Does anyone have experience using a cell phone either at sea or
internationally?  Apparently this is becoming more accessible and
affordable.  Is it better to just rent a phone for a particular trip or
will a phone service like Cingular be a better option?

Article discusses some aspects of the world wide piracy problem:  
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jan2006/20060127_4030.html  
Aloha