by Larry Driscoll | Nov 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
The SS United States Books an important passenger In the spring of 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy worked her charm on André Malraux, the French minister for cultural affairs. Her request, would the French be willing to send over the Mona Lisa for a US Tour....
by Larry Driscoll | Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the America inspired the creation of airport Duty-Free shops? The idea originated with the Shannon, Ireland airport’s catering comptroller, Brendan O’ Regan, a proud gentleman, determined to show skeptics that the Irish could run a world class...
by Larry Driscoll | Aug 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
CRYSTAL CRUISES DOES NOT EXERCISE PURCHASE OPTION. BIG U FUTURE AGAIN IN DOUBT. Statement by Susan Gibbs, Executive Director, SS United States Conservancy, August 5, 2016 Today the SS United States Conservancy is sharing with our supporters that our option agreement...
by Larry Driscoll | Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
The SS United States Books an important passenger The Windsors and pug aboard the SS United States. June 24, 1969. (AP) photo They were regulars on the Cunard Line, traveling with staff of four, three dogs, 126 pieces of luggage and an occasional new car. When Cunard...
by Larry Driscoll | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Roger Sterling (John Slattery) and Don Draper (Jon Hamm) – Mad Men – Season 7, Gallery – Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC When fictional characters travel by air their authors make airline reservations. In “Diamonds are Forever”, ...
