http://rachelhancock.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:34:37 GMT 2010-01-06T09:34:37Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419758 Please take a moment to share your cruising stories and pictures with us.   We are looking for your memorable cruising stories from either on the ship or on shore during your Royal Caribbean vacations. . . . Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:08:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419758 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-08-12T15:08:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327987 Our first days of our vacation on the ship will be full of shipboard and Crown & Anchor Society activities.  Visions of sugar cane fields, tropical flowers, fresh pinapple and macadamia . . . Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:42:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327987 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-04-20T17:42:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303968 May 3, 2008 , over 1,000 Crown & Anchor Society members will join us on a wonderful trip to the islands of Hawaii . Most will begin the trip in San Diego and catch a transfer to Ensenada . . . Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:27:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303968 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-04-07T16:27:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977267018 Many people celebrated Monday, February 18 th as President's Day with a much-deserved day off and a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend. However, those of us onboard Splendour of the Seas on the . . . Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:30:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977267018 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-02-24T21:30:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263825 The sights and sounds of South America are scintillating, and it's been an amazing journey so far. We began our adventure in Santos where many of us arrived after an overnight flight. It is wonderful . . . Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:31:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263825 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-02-21T08:31:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250225 The time is drawing near and I'm sure everyone is gearing up.  This past weekend, some of our member crew headed their way down to South America to board the Radiance of the Seas and prepare . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:28:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250225 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-02-05T18:28:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239208 Rounding the Cape as spectacular as it will be, our travels continue onward into the Southern most points of the continent.   By this time in our trip, the scenery should remind us a lot of . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239208 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-01-24T20:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977233476 Hello everyone, we have been busy preparing for the South American Member Cruise. The timeline is decreasing; however, my list seems to grow longer every day with the work for the events to take place . . . Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:47:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977233476 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-01-18T21:47:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977218668 Men always have high expectations placed on them for Valentine's Day treats. Women will say, "It's about the sentiment and feeling special." A box of candy, a dozen roses and a nice . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:33:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977218668 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2008-01-02T23:33:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212924 Baking peppermint bonbon cookies can give me such delight during the holiday season.   However, my mind can sometimes be on another continent, as I think about what will be coming in two months. . . . Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:33:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212924 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-12-26T20:33:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977201811 The holiday season is in full delight!  Walking outside my office doors after a busy day's work, I see the lights on the buildings and the center of our city lit up full of decoration.  . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:39:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977201811 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-12-12T19:39:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178349 Coming up on the last leg of the cruise, the magnificence of the scenery during the late season resonates in my mind.   What a vivid and lasting impression the beauty Mother Nature provides. . . . Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:09:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178349 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-11-15T23:09:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977127057 Time flies when you’re having fun and what we’ve heard from so many members is that time is certainly breezing by. The days have been packed with great adventures, fun activities and incredible . . . Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:55:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977127057 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-09-24T21:55:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120992 The cruise is well underway and with so many members onboard (over 1,400!), it’s been a great way for us to all come together again. Whether you’re a top cruiser like Gerald Barbalock or Mary . . . Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:07:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120992 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-09-18T22:07:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107382 Welcome to Royal Caribbean’s first social network for Crown & Anchor Society Members, where you can get in touch, stay in touch and keep the spirit of adventure going throughout the year. Get . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:09:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107382 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-09-05T15:09:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107372   The Ultimate Alaska Adventure – our September Member Cruise! On September 14, over 1,200 Crown & Anchor Society members will sail from the port of Vancouver, Canada on our Ultimate Alaska . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:04:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107372 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-09-05T15:04:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107366 Soon, we’ll be able to sail onboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas® on new itineraries to Australia/New Zealand (beginning in October) and Asia (beginning in December). Here’s . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:54:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107366 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-09-05T14:54:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107347 We’re kicking off New Year 2009 with an unforgettable journey never before offered! We’ll sail around South America’s Cape Horn with three back-to-back sailings onboard Mariner of the . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:42:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107347 Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean 2007-09-05T14:42:27Z