by Elyse Friedman | Jun 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Having traveled on many different cruise lines, the difference on Crystal is Crystal Clear. I will say that the villas on the newer NCL ships are pretty amazing but I wouldn’t pick a ship on the room alone.Our veranda room on the Crystal Serenity is a little... by Elyse Friedman | Jun 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
With elite clientele ranging from young honeymooners to retired art collectors, why am I always seated within ‘hearing’ distance of the only obnoxious table of people on the ship? You know the table I am referencing. The lady with a smoker’s voice who has to add “Cha... by Elyse Friedman | Jul 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
I had lunch and left the ship which was docked in Passeau which is situated at the area where the Danube, Ilz and Inn Rivers meet. I wandered through the streets window shopping, grabbed an ice cream and headed back. I had packing to do before dinner and thought I’d... by Elyse Friedman | Jul 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
To say I am not a group person is an understatement. I didn’t even play team sports as a kid. by Elyse Friedman | Jul 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
Can you see all of Prague Castle in a day? No…but you can see a lot. There are two types of tickets available; a short-tour ticket or a long-tour ticket. We bought the later and added the extremely worthwhile audio-guide, which is a must-do! The historic... by Elyse Friedman | Jul 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
I checked into my hotel and took an evening stroll through the Mala Strana. It is dotted with embassies, colorful pubs and restaurants. I landed at a very typical, very tiny pub called Uklicu. There were 10 stools but I was told by a customer, “during the summer the...