Jogging or Running...which is best?

For those of you that know me personally, you know that I do not run or jog. Did you hear me? I don't run or jog...UNTIL now! With the help of an iPhone app called Couch to 5K, I am preparing to run a 5K. Hard to believe. This handy dandy app is great. It guides you through 9 nines of workouts (3 times a week). In the end, I am supposed to be able to run a 5K. Keep your fingers, toes and anything else you have crossed.

So, I just completed Week One. It got me to thinking. Just a few weeks after I complete the training, I will be onboard the Norwegian Epic for my CruiseOne National Conference. If this works, I WILL want to run while onboard. I am so excited.

My question to you is...If you run or jog and have done so on a cruise ship...which is the best cruise line and ship for running or jogging? I would love to hear all of your opinions. Please share them with us.

Man's Best Friend and Traveling

There are some of us that travel with our dog. Either on vacation, to see family or when we move. When flying with a dog, it is very important to watch the temperature outside. I never realized this until a recent article came out about the safety of dogs while flying. Maybe it's because I don't have a dog but it is definitely something to be aware of. How many of you have flown with your dog? Have you thought about the heat conditions that your dog is having?

Check out this article for more valuable information.

Art Galleries onboard ships...

For years now, people have been claiming that the art sold onboard cruise ships is not worth the money. Recently, Royal Caribbean International decided not to have Park West on their ships anymore. Now an artist is suing Park West saying that they printed and sold his work without his knowledge. Read the full article here.

So, have you ever bought something from Park West or another cruise ship art gallery? If so, do you think you got your money's worth? We'd love to know.

Looking to Fly Soon...

Are you looking to fly soon? Have you thought about baggage fees? Most airlines charge for checked bags...don't even get me started on this one! I think the concept of charging for bags when the airplanes were built to carry the bags below the plane are ridiculous. Although, I do think that they should check the size of carry on luggage before it goes on with passengers! I am seen some pretty big "checked" bags!

Here is an article concerning ways to get around the baggage fees. Maybe you will be able to use an idea or two. Click here for entire article.