The "It Girl" crosses the Atlantic - Dec. 3-12, 2007

Last year I wrote a review, "Rockin' and Rollin' across the Atlantic on the Pearl." My husband said at the time, "I knew you were crazy taking a transatlantic crossing in Dec." but I went anyway and had a great time!

This year when NCL offered a solo fare for the new "It Girl," the Norwegian Gem, I decided to sign on for a BA balcony even though I remembered the 2 hurricanes and 175mph winds from last year. This time DH said, "You were crazy last year but you didn't know any better. This year you know better and still want to go?" I couldn't resist another great adventure so off I went to join the "Mad Mariners." Read more