Cruise Into 2008—Eating Your Way Across the High Seas

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

Is there any other reason to take a cruise? More than the chance to explore exotic locations and experience unforgettable sunsets, isn’t the best part of a cruise the opportunity to feast at all you-can-eat buffets at any hour? If your dream is to eat your way across hundreds of miles of open water then consider booking a spot on Princess Cruises. The cruise line is rolling out a new fleetwide program that will impress even the most seasoned diners. The Chef’s Table program is an elaborate dining experience, which costs $75 per person. It starts with a private champagne-and-appetizer … Continue reading →

Thrills, Spills and Chills

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

Look! Up in the sky… it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a… falling Elvis? We all know Elvis impersonators sing, but did you know they fly too? Or, should I say, FALL? That’s exactly what happened to a member of The Flying Elvi, a 10-member skydiving team made up of Elvis Presley impersonators. The group was hired to parachute into the parking lot of a Las Vegas casino last week when, according to news reports, a “Flying Elvis” fell hard and suffered a broken pelvis in the process. OUCH! I know I shouldn’t laugh (and really, I’m not… it … Continue reading →