Regent Seven Seas Cruise Director, Jamie Logan's Blog
Day 74 of 145 Our second overnight in Hong Kong featured another special World Cruise Event. This one was called “The Rising Dragon” and it was delightful! We gathered our world cruisers and took them by bus under the bay to the Four Seasons Hotel located on Hong Kong side. Several guests looked especially great dressed in their Chinese attire as the event began with a … [Read more...]
Day 73 of 145 Hong Kong has Come and Gone! But it was great to be back – It always is! What an entrance we made though. We were originally scheduled to arrive the following morning but there was a little bit of time padded into this the stretch from Xiamen, China and Hong Kong. A berth at Ocean Terminal opened at 7:00pm and we arrived just after 8:00pm. The Festival of Lights … [Read more...]
“Shanghai Dreams” is the name of International Concert Pianist Tian Jiang’s composition which was used as the theme for the 2010 Expo in Shanghai. Tian is the winner of numerous international prizes and was in the first cultural exchange program with China and won a scholarship to Julliard. He now resides in New York and became an American citizen many years ago. He has become a special … [Read more...]
One of my top ten places to sail into in the world! Also right at the top I might add. So many buildings. So many people. So much to shop for – it is an amazing place. We sailed in late after noon and saluted the “old” Regent hotel which is now the Intercontinental. A lovely place and my favorite cocktail spot in the city, the Lobby Bar. Floor to ceiling glass with light jazz played by a … [Read more...]
As always, time goes too fast and we just finished a day at sea as we make our way to another Chinese port, Xiamen. This is a city I have never been to but my feeling is I, once again, will be very impressed! I believe our guests relished a day to relax though there was an awful lot going on today. The rain has returned but, as for today I don’t think many cared. … [Read more...]
Oh how I love to visit China! Every time I return this country amazes me even more! What makes it a bit uncomfortable is that I feel as though I am looking into the future. The visual affects of a sustainable 9% GDP are so impressive! My first visit was in 1987 when I spent an entire summer cruising here. Back then it was nothing like today. In fact, where all its’ biggest buildings are, back … [Read more...]
Today is the last day it will be warm for a while as we are sailing north to Shanghai and winter is still hanging on. Weather reports for our stay there are not sounding good as we will probably get some rain but definitely some cold. This was our last day of pool volleyball until after Thailand on the next segment when we cross the Indian Ocean. Those will be great days for sure! … [Read more...]
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