http://www.funcruises4you.com/http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/the-vacationing-chefhttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/the-vacationing-chefNorie will update her blog regulary! View Norie's blog HEREWed, 28 Apr 2010 11:58:25 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/healthy-cruisehttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/healthy-cruiseIs Healthy Crusing fact or fiction?  Check out our blog from Norie, The Vacationing Chefhttp://chefnorie.com/blog/Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:49:52 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/do-you-like-your-vacations-hot-or-coolhttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/do-you-like-your-vacations-hot-or-cool Do you like your vacations HOT or COOL? The Weather boys and girls tell me that most of the US is covered in snow, freezing rain, or just cold miserable rain.  Some parts of the South are flooding and in the North there are white out road conditions.  But here in Florida it’s sunny and warm.  Our cold snap arrived a few days ago and our high temps have only been in the 60’s.  I know what you’r...Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:13:58 -0500http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/oasis-of-the-seas-for-adults-onlyhttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/oasis-of-the-seas-for-adults-onlyIf you enjoy an occasional adult beverage , you have choices galore on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas.  Try as I did on my recent cruise on this grand ship, I could not visit all the drinking establishments but I’m no slouch when it comes to having an adult beverage and I did manage to get to most of the bars.My favorite place was Vintages where they offer a large selection of wines from m...Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:16:14 -0500http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/an-oasis-for-foodieshttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/an-oasis-for-foodiesOasis of the Seas – A Foodie ParadiseAs a lifelong foodie and a Chef for the past 12+ years, I know food.  I can honestly say that the food was better on this ship than any other I’ve been on.  The choices were so vast that I couldn’t taste everything but I tried.  You would be hard pressed to sample each and every eating/drinking establishment on the Oasis during your 7 night cruise but for th...Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:33:15 -0500http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/perking-along-at-holland-americahttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/perking-along-at-holland-americaPerking Along at Holland AmericaHolland America Line beefed up its loyalty club with the Mariner Society Rewards Program, providing on-board discounts while sailing, special rates on select cruises and reduced or free third and fourth rates when booking future cruises.Based on past cruises recorded as cruise days, members now get Star levels and automatically collect additional cruise day credi...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:53:06 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/families-loving-the-love-boats-in-alaskahttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/families-loving-the-love-boats-in-alaskaFamilies Loving the Love Boats in AlaskaFor 2010, Princess Cruises has added a 12-night cruise-tour designed for families including features that are not usually part of the package. Participants will have the opportunity to travel on a jetboat, pan for gold, take an interactive tour of Denali National Park and experience what Alaska is like in the winter.The ‘Family Fun’ cruise-tour is offered...Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:45:34 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/baby-it-s-cold-outsidehttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/baby-it-s-cold-outsideI was watching a travel show the other day and the host was in Minnesota Ice Fishing in January.  I like snow and there is nothing wrong with ice fishing.  But for a vacation, really?  Why?  Any snow vacation I take is going to involve a mountain and some time on a ski lift.  For many people in the North a January vacation should be to somewhere warm and sunny to take them from their cold gray ...Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:38:48 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/chocolate-overboardhttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/chocolate-overboardChocolate OverboardAsk anyone what dessert they like best on any Carnival Cruise and the answer will most likely be the Warm Chocolate Melting Cake.  But if you’ve missed this dessert then let me tell you about it.  The cake is mixture of eggs, butter, sugar and chocolate with just enough flour to hold it all together.  Baked in a ramekin the top is a crispy semi firm layer of rich brownie like...Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:53:25 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/ship-shape-shoppinghttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/ship-shape-shoppingDelivering the very best in overall guest experiences is the central motivator behind the design of Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas. When she debuts in December 2009, the most cutting-edge amenities and activities ever seen at sea will be complemented with a variety of retail venues – 13 stores, including open-air shopping that cover more than 10,000 square feet. ...Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:10:15 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/staying-ship-shape-at-seahttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/staying-ship-shape-at-seaNorovirus, H1N1, common cold, sea sickness… We’ve all heard the stories of someone becoming ill on a cruise or vacation.  Cruises and Vacations are for having fun and relaxing not for getting sick.  To ensure you have a great cruise or vacation experience you MUST be pro-active and protect yourself.  Follow these 10 simple rules and have fun.  Eat Right – it’s a vacation, not a diet but choose ...Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:36:05 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/my-first-disney-cruisehttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/my-first-disney-cruiseDisney- My first Disney Cruiseby HunterMy Nanny and Pop took me on a Disney Cruise and it was sooooooo much fun.  When we got to the cruise terminal we got a colored card and then got to go sit down.  I’m glad I didn’t have to stand in line cuz that’s boring.  When they called our color we got to go get our pictures taken and then get on the ship.  Nanny and Pop were happy that the start of our...Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:29:32 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/a-legend-at-seahttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/a-legend-at-seaI was onboard the Carnival Legend recently and was overwhelmed by the shear grandeur of it all.  The Carnival Legend is the 3rd Spirit Class Ship in Carnival’s fleet.  The 9 story atrium greets you with a towering mural of the Greek God Helios and large gilded Grecian Urns.  The comfortable bar and seating area is a perfect place to have a cocktail and do some people watching while listening to...Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:49:58 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/networking-sociallyhttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/networking-sociallyIt’s funny. Networking has always been a social activity: happy hours, cocktail parties and business networking events. But those were in-person, up-close and dressed-to-impress types of events. These days we’re online. A lot. And being online is more prevalent than ever. Now we have a term for this ongoing conversation, and if you haven’t heard already, it’s called social networking. And there...Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:08:20 -0400http://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-has-cruisitude-do-youhttp://www.funcruises4you.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-has-cruisitude-do-youRoyal Caribbean joined the Cruisitude movement. You should too!  We’ve teamed up with Royal Caribbean to deliver you an exclusive offer that is valid through August 15, 2009. You can get a 50% reduced deposit, pre-paid gratuities plus an onboard spending booklet, not to mention another wonderful add-on such as free spa treatment or specialty dining. Why not book now? There are many incredible s...Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:54:14 -0400