Last year I wrote a couple articles related to illness and your vacation, including this one about cruise ships outbreaks. It’s now been ten months since that article was posted and we’ve got some results to discuss. As the title mentions, there’s good and bad news to cover. Climbing Number of Cruise Ship Outbreaks 2025 … Read more
If you’ve taken a cruise or two before, this list is likely something you’ve seen in the past. However, for the “uncruised” this is an important read (and it never hurts to have a refresher). There are many banned cruise items that the lines outright prohibit and others they tightly control, and it’s your responsibility … Read more
If you’ve taken a cruise in the last decade, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the emails about bidding for an upgrade to your room. The chance to upgrade your travel experience for less than it costs to book those cabins outright is a very enticing opportunity, one that makes the bargain hunting, Midwesterner spirit glow … Read more
I travel frequently, as you likely know by now. I’m on a plane, bus, or train at least three or four times a month most of the year. Yet, I rarely get sick. I promise I don’t have some sort of exceptional immune system. The only things I do are follow a few simple tips … Read more
There’s very good, and very sensible, news from Virgin Voyages on their 2027 eclipse cruise in the Mediterranean. Until recently, on the day of the eclipse, the Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady had been scheduled to be in the port of Tangier. The updated itinerary puts the ship at sea for that day. This was a … Read more
Sprawling out along the high bluffs above the St. Lawrence River, this city has existed for more than 400 years. It’s the capital of the province of Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to fourteen Michelin Star restaurants. Knowing that, however, does not prepare you for the uniqueness of this proudly French-Canadian city. … Read more
I recently recounted my experience on Virgin Voyages newest ship, the Brilliant Lady. Part of the new ship is a brand-new restaurant. Just like Lucky Lotus, which I also wrote about, this new eatery is an altered experience from one of the onboard restaurants, Razzle Dazzle, which exists on both the Valiant and Resilient Ladies. … Read more
Two weeks ago, there were Virgin Voyages updates that made significant changes to their fares. We covered the initial roll-out with our post here. However, there were some known unknowns when we wrote the initial article. Since then, there’s been further information that’s come out and clarified things. We promised to follow up with more … Read more
Brilliant Lady Review: 4.5/5 Virgin Voyages just launched their newest ship and that means that it’s time for our Brilliant Lady review. Is the Virgin Voyages experience just as good? That question is what many Virgin Voyages fans wondered about. Lots of speculation went into the online discourse. Fortunately, the answer is a very simple, … Read more
