Yes. Oh… You’re still here. You want an explanation, you say? Well then, I guess I’ll explain. Can cruise ships really just change your itinerary? Once again, yes, cruise ships can just change your itinerary with, basically, no notice. The cruise lines reserve the right to amend, alter, and cancel any part of the cruise, … Read more
With Alaska’s peak tourism season a little more than a month away, it seems the right time to discuss what, exactly, you can do on a cruise to The Last Frontier. Determining what are the best Alaskan cruise excursions is hard because Alaska possibly has the widest variety of activities that you can sign up … Read more
It’s always a challenge to pack for a place that you’re not familiar with. I once visited San Diego in May and I, incorrectly, believed that southern California in late Spring/early Summer would be warm and pleasant. It was not. I was there for a conference, so packing warm weather clothes when it was rainy … Read more
There are several significant changes coming to Virgin Voyages itineraries and experience. There’s a new restaurant, some updates to which cruise port they use in New York, and a major home port missing from the deployment chart. New Restaurant on the Valiant Lady Just a matter of days ago, Virgin Voyages announced that they will … Read more
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
