…go back. The city then grew steadily with no major dramatic changes until Atlantic City got into the gambling business and Las Vegas entrepreneurs led by Steve Wynn decided the city needed to find a new angle and the era of the “mega-resort” began starting with the massive Mirage and soon followed by Bellagio, Paris, New York, Venetian and even the demolishing of Cesar’s Palace to replace it with a mega-version. This boom is still fuelling the gr…
Today I flew to Los Angeles on Virgin Atlantic out of London Heathrow Terminal 3. I was somewhat dreading it after seeing the pictures and hearing about all of the chaotic scenes that have been greeting travellers trying to get flights out of the airport following the alleged plot to blow up American Carriers out of the UK on their way to the United States. Based on my experience today my tips if you are flying out of London Heathrow (or any UK a…
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…dvertising slogan, they had major share of the booming and profitable Transatlantic business post war. In the 1950s Cunard was reported as being a very important and very significant generator of US Currency for the United Kingdom. With the Transatlantic business in declining due to the launch of jet liner services, most of Cunard’s ships were retired in the mid to late 1960s. On some crossings the crew started to outnumber passengers on the ships…
…profile events related to an anniversary or celebration. 2. Scheduled Transatlantic Crossing Service. They are the only cruise company with a scheduled passenger transatlantic crossing service. Others may have one or two crossings a year when they repositioning the ship for the Caribbean or Mediterranean seasons, or as part of a world cruise leg. 3. RADA on-board. They have a company from the famous London based Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts on t…
…that were designed for, and capable of handling, the rigours of the North Atlantic Crossing between Southampton and New York. This drove the approach to the fleet. Ships suitable for regular Transatlantic Crossings were the prime requirement for Cunard ships, as ships suitable just for regular cruising has historically been the second priority. The Queen Elizabeth 2 when it came into service, for example, had no balcony cabins. This was true for…
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing Observations. Keeping Norovirus At Bay This is the second in a series of observations about crossing the Atlantic that I am writing on board a winter crossing on Cunard’s amazing Queen Mary 2. I have been on a number of crossings and have written day-by-day accounts of what happens to help travellers before. So this series is designed to offer more general observations and tips about the experience and t…
…ip ocean liner, the Queen Mary 2. First we crossed the stormy winter North Atlantic to New York, accompanied by a Force 11 gale and 30 to 40 foot waves. Then from New York we proceeded to the sunny, warm and very calm seas of the Caribbean, accompanied by a breakout of Norovirus on-board. So not exactly smooth sailing! So, has the experience put me off cruising and Cunard in any way? In this article I ask: 1. Has the experience put me off cruising…
…cean liner: the Queen Mary 2. I spent 3 weeks on the ship, first on a transatlantic crossing of the Atlantic from Southampton to New York, and then down to the Caribbean and back to New York. While on-board, Cunard gave me exclusive and unique access to interview some of the key people that work on board to ensure the passengers have a memorable crossing and cruise. Over a series of 3 audio episodes, that you can listen to online or subscribe to m…
…l hear the sounds and observations recorded while on the ship crossing the Atlantic in winter. In 2 episodes you will hear about, among other things: Safety at sea, and hear the Captain’s briefing of passengers about lifeboats and leaving the ship in an emergency. Norovirus, hear the Captain discussing the risk of norovirus on-board, and the steps he needs both passengers and crew to take. Insights program, hear about the lecture program and w…
