Cruises
Final Thoughts on our First Cruise to Alaska and What I Would do Differently
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight - eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my...
Read more
Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL App
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
Read more
Can You Take a Cruise With Carry-on Luggage Only?
Reading the title of this post you might be saying to yourself, “René – have you lost your mind? There...
Read more
Exclusive Crew Members Access Only Discounts!
Amongst the many benefits and perks of being a Cruise Ship crew member, aside from traveling around the world, moving...
Read more
How Many Crew Make Cruising a Career vs. a Stepping Stone in Life?
Working onboard comes with a lot of perks attractive to people from all walks of life. Whether it’s because of...
Read more
How are Cruise Line Crew Members Paid? More Than Just a Paycheck?
Cruise jobs offer a great deal of benefits for those who choose them as a career. The economical benefits are...
Read more
Mandatory Cruise Line Gratuities – Can You Get Them Back or Avoid Them? It Depends!
When you are looking to book a cruise the cost per day may seem very enticing. You may see splashed...
Read more
Middle East Region Vying for Your Cruise Dollars
The Middle East region is vying for your cruise dollars. Timing is everything, or so the saying goes. Unfortunately for...
Read more
JW Marriott Hotel Quito Review
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
Read more
Oceania Cruises Vista Dining Review
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for...
Read more
Norwegian Cruise Lines BREAKAWAY Haven Video Tour. What to Expect in the NCL Haven.
The Norwegian HAVEN concept is a "ship within a ship" and is a very nice private space for those booking...
Read more
Refurbished Norwegian Cruise Lines EPIC Haven Video Tour. What to Expect in the NCL Haven.
During COVID the Norwegian EPIC had the HAVEN completely refurbished and the changes are dramatic. Take a long look at...
Read more
Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas – Big Ship for a Big Weekend
Royal Caribbean International has made a "big" announcement for the future of "small," ok, short cruises. The cruise line has...
Read more
Oceania Cruises Introduces New Promotion Called simply MORE™
Oceania Cruises, sister company to Norwegian Cruise Line, and my favorite cruise line, has, for a number of years offered the...
Read more
Just Who Decides if your Cruise Ship has Tender or Dock in Port?
If you’ve cruised before, it’s very likely you have experienced a tendering port, unless you’ve been EXTRA lucky, or if...
Read moreSubscribe
HOT Travel and Cash Back Card Offers for Fall 2024!
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Read more and learn here how to apply.
Earn American Express® Business Gold Card 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Gold Card within the first three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Plus, enjoy a 0% introductory APR for the first six (6) months from the date of account opening on purchases eligible for Pay Over Time, then a 18.49% to 27.49% variable APR. (See Rates & Fees) Terms apply.. Learn more here.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 150,000 bonus American Express® Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on the card within the first three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Terms apply.. Plus, enjoy select airport lounge access, statement credit opportunities, and more! Read here why we love this card.
CardMatch™
