Archive for February, 2006

Mine’s Bigger Than Yours

There was a time when a ship that carried 1,000 passengers was considered gargantuan. I’m not sure who fired the first shot in the Mega Cruise Ship Wars, but with each new ship that is launched, the size and the list of amenities escalate. First was the Grand Princess — too wide to fit through the Panama Canal (rumored to be an engineering mistake). The Voyager of the Seas saw that royal size — and raised it one rock-climbing wall and a skating rink. Cunard Line followed suit with the…

Spring Break 2006: 10 Hot Spots

Well, it’s that time of year again: the annual migration to the surf, sand and sunshine of some beachy locale. Last year, I discussed how an adult can survive Spring Break, and like a ring from Tiffany, that advice is timeless. But if you are looking to make that annual migration this year, sit back, relax and see where the hot destinations are for Spring Break 2006. How do I know that they’re hot? I asked more than 2,000 members of our Tripso forums a simple question — “Where do…