Alexis Bates Hi everyone, if you’ve been watching this channel, you’ve seen me talk about the problems hitting the airlines. Spirit Airlines closing up wasn’t just a loss for comedians, it was a huge loss for consumers and the employees of the company. Surging fuel prices have been causing plane ticket prices to rise since March, not … Read more
On Thursday September 24, 2026, Virgin Voyages, the scarlet draped adults only cruise line, announced that they are reviving their status match program. This brings some good news for sailors that have loyalty status with other cruise lines, hotels, and airlines. However, this offer won’t last forever and you’ll have to act quickly to take … Read more
“That was amazing… he was talking to me.” Breathless words full of wonder, uttered by a man I met only a few hours ago as he swam next to me in the water. A sea lion, which is not to be confused with a seal, had just swam up, looked him dead in the eye, … Read more
When you’re traveling, knowing what sort of money you need to have with you is often a bit of a trick. The US dollar is still accepted many places, but not all, and it’s not just paper currency you need to think about, it’s also what sort of credit card you have with you. Because, … Read more
We’ve booked countless Virgin cruises for our clients and more than a dozen for ourselves. After all that cruising there’s one thing I would never personally book on Virgin, that’s the Lock-it-In and Base rates. Those rates are super tempting, sometimes saving hundreds of dollars for the same trip over what an Essential fare costs. … Read more
Disney recently wrapped up it’s D23 conference, revealing a wide array of news and changes coming to the brand at large. As a result, there is a whole lot of Disney updates regarding their parks and Disney Cruise Line. At this point, it might be worth me mentioning that we’re a travel agency and not … Read more
Staying healthy has felt like an increasing issue lately, since Covid we’ve been seeing outbreaks of hantavirus, measles, and now, apparently, diarrhea-lettuce and foot-fungus scratchers, which is on top of the standard outbreaks of norovirus and flu that we see somewhat rarely, but often enough to make the news on cruise ships. Yes, staying healthy … Read more
In the last year, I had a birthday. I know, I know. I’m not trying to brag, but I did have one. I’m willing to bet that some of you had a birthday in the last year too. I’ve recently learned that there are more people with birthday’s than I thought. If you do have … Read more
Some major Virgin Voyages News just dropped regarding the MNVV, or My Next Virgin Voyage program. If you’re unfamiliar, when you sail on a Virgin cruise, they offer this program to tempt you to sail again. By depositing $150 while you are sailing, you will receive extra sailor loot (on board credit) when you book … Read more
Public Wi-Fi, like you might find at a café or a hotel, is a common convenience for many people. Travelers find these internet access points to be especially helpful when trying to avoid roaming charges or simply sip at their data plan. They can even be necessary for international travelers who don’t have access to … Read more
