Alexis Bates The big smash hit of the summer is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the classic epic, The Odyssey. Admittedly, I never imagined that a nearly three hour retelling of one of the oldest written tales in human history would be the success that it is, but I love that it is. I’m lucky enough to have … Read more
“When should I book my air?” As a travel agency, we are asked that question all the time. With airline algorithms constantly optimizing prices day-to-day, airline failures, global events suddenly raising oil prices and causing ticket prices to skyrocket, the booking of the plane ticket part of a trip can feel really overwhelming. While there … Read more
It’s been 250 years since the founding of The United States. Well… more precisely, it’s been 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and delivered to the English Crown. It would be another 12 years before the US Constitution was ratified and the United States as we understand it today started. Since we’ve … Read more
It’s been 250 years since the founding of The United States. Well… more precisely, it’s been 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and delivered to the English Crown. It would be another 12 years before the US Constitution was ratified and the United States as we understand it today started. Since we’ve … Read more
If you have sailed on one or more Carnival Cruises, you should have received an email advising you that the VIFP club is being replaced on September 1st with their New Carnival Rewards program. You have until August 31st to sign up for this new program. If you don’t sign up for this new program, … Read more
Summer is coming up, and with that is outdoor fun in the sun. Before you run out that door and onto the beach, you should take a moment to think about skin health. I know, I’m probably sounding like your doctor, your parents, or maybe even grandparents right now, but as someone who has seen … Read more
Updated June 9, 2026 We’ve sailed Virgin a number of times now, but none of us ever tried out the Splash of Romance package. Which is kinda strange, to be honest. Virgin Voyages’ Splash of Romance is one of the most popular add-ons they offer and we get asked about it all the time by … Read more
You’ve booked your Alaskan dream vacation; it’s the day before you leave and you suddenly realize that you didn’t book any excursions. What on earth are you going to do? Well don’t worry! There’s still plenty to do in the Alaskan ports without an excursion! Before we get any further into this, I want to … Read more
4.5/5 Virgin Voyages begins their very first Alaskan season with some very successful approaches. Could Virgin Voyages Pull Off Alaska? The Alaskan cruise market is one of the most competitive, in demand, and saturated areas in cruising. When Virgin Voyages announced that they would be delaying the launch of their fourth ship, the Brilliant Lady, to … Read more
There’s hardly a soul in the U.S. that hasn’t heard of Ellis Island. It places prominently in all our school history books. Countless movies, books, and television series connect a character’s story to their family coming through there. Ellis is one of the most easily understood and visceral landmarks in the nation’s history. Today, the … Read more
