I used to love visiting the East Coast of Florida and watching beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. But once I saw a sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, that all changed.
FLORIDA SUNRISE OR SUNSET?
David Moorcroft
David Moorcroft has taken 72 cruise voyages in almost every part of the world, crossed the Atlantic by ship six times, and for more than 35 years has written about his experiences to the benefit of those interested in seeing the world by ship. He was a writer for the Southam Group for many years and his cruising reviews appeared in many of their papers such as the Montreal Gazette, Calgary Herald, Vancouver Sun, and Hamilton Spectator as well as in the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star, and in magazines such as Luxury and Orlando. He then wrote a cruising blog for a North American cruise agency, and contributed to the Bell Sympatico travel site. David is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association.
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE CRUISING
With lots of great holiday cruises to the palm-fringed beaches of the Caribbean and the historic Christmas markets of Europe, why not put a family voyage under the tree this year?
DON’T WEIGH ANCHOR WITHOUT IT
There’s usually nothing more carefree than sailing away on a luxury cruise. And once people have selected their ship, destination and travel dates, there’s nothing else to worry about until the trip […]
MAUI NO KA OI
The lush vegetation, golden beaches and soaring peaks make Hawaii’s verdant Valley Isle of Maui a true Polynesian paradise. And it may well be, as locals claim, the most beautiful island in […]
HAWAII’S STUNNING GARDEN ISLE
With its dramatic cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and magnificent canyons, Kauai is a fantasy island that redefines the meaning of Polynesian Paradise.
CRUISE SHIPS FINALLY BEING BUILT FOR SOLO SAILORS
It used to be that sailing solo on cruise ships was like the opening lyric of the old hit song “One” by Three Dog Night. You know, the song that begins by […]
OAHU: A WELCOME PARADISE
After sailing across the Pacific Ocean for the better part of a week, we were delighted to cast our eyes upon the beautiful people and Island of Oahu.
CRUISE BEATS FLYING TO HAWAII
Taking a leisurely cruise to Hawaii from the west coast of North America is one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to visit this tropical paradise. And while the destination is […]
MAYAN MYSTERIES OF COZUMEL
Mayans made Isla Cozumel a sacred place where they built temples to worship their gods. But when the Mayan civilization was decimated, their island fell into obscurity until its magnificent coral reefs […]
CAPTAIN REVEALS DARK SECRETS OF CRUISING
At the risk of losing his job and never finding work again in the cruise industry, a veteran Captain reveals some of the darkest secrets of cruising that passengers are never supposed […]
Gentlemans Portion 