Grant, I hear you about GenX'ers not enjoying a cruise with formal nights. But, why wouldn't Regent continue to concentrate on boomers? The oldest baby boomers are about to turn 65 (1946) while the youngest boomers are 45 (1964). They are the largest segment of population, plus they have the time and money (or used to before our current economic woes) to travel. That's a huge market that fits right into the demographics for a luxury travel operation.

I hope that Regent can come up with a dress policy that makes everyone happy. Perhaps LaVeranda could be designated as a causal restaurant on formal nights. That way, those who don't want to dress up wouldn't have to be confined to their cabins to eat. There's got to be a way to satisfy all the customers.

I'm looking forward to meeting you on DRAGON, with or without a tux :D . You need to meet Alan. He's a huge sports car fan. Used to visit the dragstrip at Riverside, back in the day.