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
You’ve booked your Virgin Voyage, you’ve read about the seemingly endless list of places to eat, started scanning through menus and thinking about what you want to try. You know reservations are opening soon, but you still have so many questions. Or you’re just exploring the idea of cruising, and not sure how it works. Well, I’m here to help with some of the most common … 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
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
If you’ve ever taken a cruise, perhaps to someplace tropical, and found yourself quietly lounging near the pool, only to be disturbed by a high pitched squeal emanating from a child throwing a tantrum, you’ve likely found yourself wishing for the cruise to be kid free. That’s exactly why there’s small, but growing, selection of … Read more
It’s time for a bit of a news roundup for our readers and we start with Europe. The most recent acronym to enter the traveler’s lexicon is EES, short for Entry/Exit Sytstem. What is the EES? The newly activated Entry/Exit System collects biometric data, in this case that means fingerprint scans and facial recognition photos. … Read more
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
