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
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
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
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
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
Updated May 22, 2026 This is your guide to Virgin Voyages deals. Virgin Voyages is shaking up the cruise industry with its bold new approach. Setting itself apart from traditional cruise lines, Virgin has a strict No-Kids policy, leads the way in environment-friendly cruising, and includes more in the base fare than any similar cruise … 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
