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Review of a Foodies Norwegian Cruise, from David Epstein and Melissa Bartolomeo

The way it used to be! But, not so friendly or accomodating staff today!


 

Melissa and Nathan family friends of David and Elihana on the cruise.
Melissa and son Nathan with David and Elihana on the cruise. Image by Elihana Epstein.

APtravelnews-March 29th, -Norwegian Cruise Lines at the Port of Miami-Provided by David and Melissa-
Remember when the last time you took a cruise, the overall experience and service was at the very least, exceptional and made you “keeper”, pleasant memories. Well, Cruising good service then and now things are not as they used to be. If you were on a cruise more than 5 years ago, you remember your server/waiter/ busboy- where they were from and something about why they are on the ship, likely to support their family in a far away country. If you have recently gone cruising at least on a Norwegian Liner, then you probably have very little happy memories at least about their food services. The new super-ships are beautiful and offer many new restaurant options-but!. Part of my family memories with my parents brother and children were bonding over dinner, and the servers all were part of that experience to some important extent.

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Memorial Day and if Your Anywhere Near Islamorada in the Florida Keys Join in At the Service

APtravelnews-May 16th, Goose Holler Farm -Hurricane season in the Florida Keys is a particularly poignant time when thinking about all the lives lost during that season over the years! If you can make it to the Memorial Day service, do so. You will meet some of the survivors and can hear their stories about their experiences and losses during some of the more recent hurricanes to hot the Keys in the 1900’s! cid:image001.png@01D08CB0.C4057890