• MARCH 18, 2026 Travel Weekly article on luxury cruising gets it all wrong!
    Mar 18 2026

    The Suez will not be safe anytime soon! Africa, here we come!

    The top ten clean cruise lines! No surprises.

    The Italian Olive Oil guy is back at Oceania on some ships!

    The Guru questions the credibility of all magazines!

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    42 mins
  • March 17, 2026 Happy St. Patrick's Day! MSC gets creative in Scotland!
    Mar 17 2026

    The little cruise line that could! Victory Cruises will spend $5 million updating its two ships!

    How creative are the creative people building shows for ships?

    The people in Dubai are not as worried about being attacked as the media portrays!

    Don't apply for a status match if you're anticipating being elevated on the other cruise line!

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    37 mins
  • March 16, 2026 Royal Caribbean building another revenue producing destination!
    Mar 16 2026

    The Guru thinks the Princess boss has the right focus. Fix-not reinvent!

    Gavin Newsome is in Tommy's doghouse!

    The Guru offers praise for Sid from Hampton Inn in Vancouver!

    Ungrateful Portland Maine politicians go for the money grab!

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    39 mins
  • March 14, 2026 Hilton CEO offers criticism without solutions. Nothing new in the travel industry!
    Mar 14 2026

    Ouch! Carnival cancels 11 cruises for this fall. People make plans, you know?

    Virgin Voyages will debut an Indian restaurant on the Valiant Lady. The idea is a Valiant one.

    The U.S has lost 5% of international travel, but it is still pretty popular!

    Check out www. bestatseatours and travel with the Guru!

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    37 mins
  • March 13, 2026 Unauthorized Aussie officials keep trying to board Carnival ships!
    Mar 13 2026

    Brussels Airport shuts down after a threat of a strike!

    The Guru says stay on the ship's time if you don't want to miss the ship or your tour!

    The brand new Star Princess suffers a Noro outbreak. Wash your hands, people!

    Global Entry is self-funded, but still run by DHS!

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    34 mins
  • March 12, 2026 Rising fuel costs might cut into airlines obscene profits. Who cares?
    Mar 12 2026

    DHS reopens Global Entry. Political pressure? One percenters complaining?

    The Guru thinks the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber could offer old-fashioned fun.

    There is still room to join the Guru on a fantastic trip from Tokyo to Seward!

    Ready to visit Bhutan? Your cost per day will be $100!!

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    36 mins
  • March 11, 2026 Will Oceania start selling art onboard?
    Mar 11 2026

    Will the Guru ever be considered a cruise icon?

    Dinner in less than an hour on a cruise ship? Would that be a good thing?

    Smart TVs on cruise ships are filled with more ways to earn revenue. Embarrassing.

    The Guru likes Puerto Rico and hopes their new tourism campaign produces results!!

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    39 mins
  • March 10, 2026 The Houthis are not going away any time soon!
    Mar 10 2026

    Is Royal Caribbean now getting into the drydock business, too?

    Explora Journeys is getting ready to run six "Ocean State of Mind" ships!

    Some requests by cruise ship guests are not well thought out!

    The Guru remains a fan of Chilis!

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    42 mins