Iamboatman’s Alternative to Cruising: Skiing at Northstar-at-Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, California

Goldring Travel November 1, 2008

I am not only about cruising and exotic vacations. Years ago I purchased a townhouse in a resort on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, California named Northstar-at-Tahoe. How I wound up owning a place out west when I live in the east is a long (and probably boring) story, but my purchase was, as I

Carnival Corp.’s Response to Anticipated Cash Flow Reductions: Shareholders, Not Passengers, To Feel the Pinch

Goldring Travel November 1, 2008

Carnival Corp. (owner of Carnival, Princess, Costa, Holland America, Cunard and Seabourn) announced yesterday that it was suspending the distribution of dividends for 2009; not because of a lack of profitability – Carnival’s products are, and are projected to remain, profitable – but because of a change in cash flow and cruising habits on most

Trump National Golf Course – Colts Neck Update

Goldring Travel October 31, 2008

I have noticed quite a number of people are visiting my blog looking for information on the Trump National – Colts Neck golf course. So here is what I am aware my new neighbor is up to. Work has already begun on the reconfiguration of the golf course itself (lengthening/reconfiguring some holes, moving bunkers, etc.)

So You Think Cruise Prices Are High and You Are Holding Off Booking a Seabourn Cruise…Waiting For a Bargain? Check This Out!

Goldring Travel October 30, 2008

I love to find “stuff”. I get in trouble for finding “stuff”. But I will always be on the lookout for some good “stuff”. And here is one bit of “stuff” that you have to see to believe. I recently purchased a pile of old Seabourn brochures and advertisements. Included were ads for Asia, the

Troubled Waters on the Luxury Cruise Front…And A Safe Harbor: Seabourn

Goldring Travel October 29, 2008

Over the past days I have seen a number of troubling things happening in the luxury cruise market. I preface my comments below by stating just because it is “troubling” it doesn’t mean it is a disaster. So please take a breath and then read on…. One of my Seabourn client’s wrote two weeks ago,

Celebrity and Royal Caribbean to End Fuel Supplements

Goldring Travel October 24, 2008

Effective November 10, 2008 Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will no longer charge fuel supplement for cruises scheduled to depart on or after January 1, 2010. For 2009 and 2010 cruises booked prior to November 10, 2008 RCCL will determine on a quarterly basis whether fuel supplements will be refunded. Refunds, in the form

Some Interesting Options…And The Seabourn Difference

Goldring Travel October 24, 2008

Some of you keep reading about Seabourn, but really don’t know what the ships are like. Let’s briefly compare a few ships, so you get the idea of how Seabourn can be so intimate and personalized. I have chosen three of the better quality ships, so the comparison is meaningful. Celebrity Solstice Regent Seven Seas

Seabourn Will Cruise Asia Year-Round in 2010!

Goldring Travel October 23, 2008

Seabourn has announced today that the Seabourn Pride will cruise Asia year-round for 2010. This is great news for all cruisers that are looking for new ports to visit. The interesting question is: “Where in Asia?” While all of the ports have not been determined, Peter Cox (Seabourn’s maven on such things) is working as

Regent Seven Seas Voyager – Rhodes Docking Mishap UPDATED

Goldring Travel October 22, 2008

It is reported today that Regent Seven Seas Voyager hit the dock in Rhodes, Greece today. From the limited information I have, it seems that there is 5 foot (3.5 meter) dent in the hull. As is standard operating procedure, the ship will not be able to sail until the classification society inspects and approves the

Paul Gauguin – The Future

Goldring Travel October 22, 2008

Today I had a very interesting discussion with Roy Grimsland, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Paul Gauguin Shipping Limited, the owner and soon to be exclusive operator of the Paul Gauguin cruise ship now being chartered, in effect, by Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line through 2009. As is set forth in various

Windstar’s Wind Surf – Caribbean – January 2014

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