Archive for May, 2010

The Intelligent Cruiser Says Thanks to All Our Troops

To celebrate Memorial Day many Americans get a three day weekend. During these three days we may visit the beach, throw a barbeque or use it as a chance to just relax and do nothing. While there is nothing wrong with any of that, make sure you do take time to remember the true meaning [...]


When Tipping How Much Is Enough?

The simple answer would be no, the recommendations are sufficient.  The longer answer is an amalgamation of factors such as, do you think those who you are considering tipping extra merely did their jobs or went above and beyond the call of duty, how demanding were you as a passenger or even whether or not [...]


Come to Jamaica and… Not so fast

Gunfire, firebombs and Civil Unrest; Jamaica definitely has a reputation as an interesting place to visit but recently the level of excitement has been ratcheted up a couple of notches.  Well, that statement isn’t entirely true as most of the trouble is based in Kingston which has been a hotbed for civil unrest for many [...]