Since the summer of 2000, George Stowers has worked onboard some of the largest and newest cruise ships that ply the earthÕs waters. His time onboard these grand, floating resorts has afforded him the opportunity to visit world renowned ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Western coasts of the Unites States and Mexico as well as all of the Hawaiian Islands. Mr. Stowers entered the cruising industry as a sales assistant in the onboard gift shops and then moved into the position of Internet Manager. For those who have always wondered what this unique lifestyle of cruise ship employment entails, his memoirs in ÒStraight Up, No SippinÕÓ provide insightful answers through witty narratives, keen observation of ÒvacationÓ behavior, and frank, self evaluation.