For me the length of time is also the major barrier. I'd consider  a cruise like that if it were in the summer. Being a teacher, I simply cannot take that much time off. I do pop off for long weekends from time to time but this would mean more than a week. I wish everyone well and hope they all have a wonderful time.

Big Finish has announced that there will be seven more DS CDs for this coming year. Alas, there's no mention of a full cast follow up to Kingdom of the Dead   
http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/brand-new-dark-shadows-for-2013

If I were in charge, I'd start small with a once a week series.  Then I'd try to market to Lifetime or something. If it was a hit, I'd expand and make 2 or 3 episodes a week working up to a full schedule if the demand warranted it. I stopped watchig AMC years ago, but I might have considered going back if it had gravitated to prime time.

Levitt and Gully McGrath both play Lincoln's sons.  Both actors who played David Collins have scenes together.

One thing I've noticed, having bought both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of these movies, is there's not a whole lot of difference between the Blu-ray and the DVD when it's played on a Blu-ray player. When I play the DVD on the standard DVD player, the difference is like night and day. The colors are much more vibrant, the detail is profoundly sharper. I put the DVD on pause and did the same for the Blu-ray, then switched inputs to compare several times. I was unable to do the same with the when comparing the DVD on a Blu-ray player; I only have one of those players. Still, I paused at the same point and then removed the disk and replaced it with the Bu-ray disk. I did not percieve much, if any difference. It may be that my eyes are not sharp enough to pick up finer detail. It's also possible if I stared at them long enough side by side that I'd eventually notice an improved image on the Blu-ray. Be that as it may, the experiment has put to rest any concerns that I have over idea that my DVD collection has become obsolete and outdated. 

In case anyone is wondering, I bought both versions because I was planning to get a Blu-ray player when I placed the order. I wanted DVD copies because I know I'm going to want to bring them to other people's houses to watch. I sometimes use HODS when I teach Dracula. Having the students compare and find counterparts for characters in the novel is an activity they enjoy.

I was thinking along the same lines as Gerard. I am a teacher; there's no way I can take that much time off for a cruise. If it were at a more convenient time, I'd consider it. I would not be happy about the destination. Bermuda is beautiful in the summer. I don't think that you'd see optimal weather in Oct/Nov. Since the island is on the same latitude as NC, the temp will probably be in the 70s and possibly rainy.  But the cost is low. I know people are gasping at the price, but that's really fairly reasonable. Just keep in mind, if you drink alcohol, that's extra and it can be pricey.

Thanks, Quentin!