9 February 2009 by Don.

Sorry, I’ve fallen down on keeping this blog current.

The winter has been cold (but that’s as it should be), and the forecast has been gloom ($$$) but signs of spring are appearing.  Just as I know the weather will warm, I know that the economy will recover but the time is not for me to know.

For now, and we all must live for NOW, life goes on!

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11 December 2008 by Don.

It’s 15 degrees outside - and it will be in February.   It’s snowing - and it will be in February.  The winds are blowing out of the North.  The snow is drifting and the wind chill has falling to well below zero - and it will be in February.

But you’re wearing a bathing suite, sitting by the pool, drinking a Bahama Mama on your way to Saint Thomas where the temperature is 84 - and it will be in February.

I’m looking for people who want to escape from the Winter Doldrums.  I’ve got the perfect cruise to do it.  Email me now before you get frozen out of some great deals.

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10 October 2008 by Don.

I was asked a couple of questions as I met with some friends this morning.  In light of how the stock market has been going, the first question was about the cruise business.  Simply, it’s cruising right along.  That’s the answer I’ve overused but it’s an accurate description form my point of view.  The Cruise industry, like everyone else in the country, is working hard.  They are doing what they do best - make their guest smile.  People are still need vacations and they are still taking cruises.

The second totally unrelated question concerned the age of the average passenger on a cruise.  The questioner’s perception was that everyone on a cruise ship is over 70.  Today, that’s far from the truth.  Recent studies show that the average of cruise passengers has come down.  While cruises were exclusive luxury of the wealthy retired class 30 to 40 years ago, that’s changed.  In recent years, the younger generations and families have come to enjoy cruise vacations.   Now, no matter how old or young you are, you’ll have fellow passengers your age on the cruise with you.  Your age is no reason not to cruise.

I love talking about cruises and answering questions so if you know anyone who has questions, have them talk to me.

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7 October 2008 by Don.

If you say you don’t, talk to me - I know a good Mental Health therapist who can help

The good news is that you have choices when it comes to a vacation:

• You and the family can drive to Yellowstone and get to stay in a half dozen hotels along the way,
  • or,  you can take a cruise vacation and only have to pack and unpack once.
• You can endure 80 hours behind the wheel of your ‘trusted’ car,
  • or, you can relax on a Cruise ship.
• You can eat at any of 3000 McDonald’s along the way,
  • or, you can Cruise and enjoy gourmet dining on fine china in a comfortable atmosphere.
• You can watch reruns of mindless TV programs after driving all day,
  • or,  you can Cruise and enjoy lavish professional production shows.
• You can sit around the motel pool,
  • or, you can enjoy a number of beautiful Caribbean beaches.
• When you finally get to Yellowstone, you can pitch a tent and make all you meals over a campfire,
  • or, you can be pampered with exceptional service aboard a cruise ship.

The choice is yours.

Block out time on your busy calendar for that vacation and come talk with me.

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7 October 2008 by Don.

If you say you don’t, talk to me - I know a good Mental Health therapist who can help

The good news is that you have choices when it comes to a vacation:

• You and the family can drive to Yellowstone and get to stay in a half dozen hotels along the way,
  • or,  you can take a cruise vacation and only have to pack and unpack once.
• You can endure 80 hours behind the wheel of your ‘trusted’ car,
  • or, you can relax on a Cruise ship.
• You can eat at any of 3000 McDonald’s along the way,
  • or, you can Cruise and enjoy gourmet dining on fine china in a comfortable atmosphere.
• You can watch reruns of mindless TV programs after driving all day,
  • or,  you can Cruise and enjoy lavish professional production shows.
• You can sit around the motel pool,
  • or, you can enjoy a number of beautiful Caribbean beaches.
• When you finally get to Yellowstone, you can pitch a tent and make all you meals over a campfire,
  • or, you can be pampered with exceptional service aboard a cruise ship.

The choice is yours.

Block out time on your busy calendar for that vacation and come talk with me.

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6 October 2008 by Don.

“I refuse to participate in a recession.”  I don’t know where the quote originated, but I first heard it at a BNI (Business Networking International) meeting.  Think about what that phrase really means.  A Recession isn’t like a football game where, if you don’t want to play, you can go over and sit on the bench.  If you’re sitting on the sideline right now, you’re participating in the recession.

What does this have to do with cruising?  Well maybe nothing but I’m glad to say that my clients aren’t participating in a recession.  There’re not warming the bench while the country moans over the state of the economy.  They’re out there working hard, but they are also taking time off for a much needed vacation.

‘All work and no play‘ not only ‘makes Jack a dull boy‘ but it also isn’t fair to the rest of the family and it isn’t good for your physical and mental health.  Every one needs to get away from the stress of work (especially in an economy like this) and take time to relax.

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