Do You Need to Renew Your Passport?

Be sure to renew your passport 6 months in advance to be sure you can travel. Many countries have a rule that your passport can’t expire within 3 months to allow entry. Check out this article for information on renewing your...

Another Mega-Ship

While Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas is currently the largest cruise ship in the world, they have announced that in 2021 a new slightly larger ship will be delivered.  I’ve included a few of the pictures I took while viewing the ship in April 2019....

Deal with a Real Person

With an online travel consultant, you’re dealing with a living, breathing human being who works hard to help make your travel dreams a reality. You’re speaking with somebody like me, who can know your story—know what you like, can ask you about your dream trip, and...

Choosing a State Room for Your Cruise

How do you know which type of cabin to get on a cruise. There are so many choices. It can all depend on who is going with you and what the needs of everyone are. Just know that the least expensive and the most expensive state rooms typically sell out first. So, if you...

Do You Need Travel Insurance?

Do you care if you lose the entire cost of your trip (or if you’re lucky just the deposit) because something comes up? What about if your trip is delayed and you have extra costs for hotel, meals, or even meeting your group in a different location? What if your...

Do I Need a Passport on a Cruise?

This information is for citizens of the United States. If you are leaving on a cruise from a country other than the United States, you will need a passport, since you’ll need one to get into that other country. However, if you are leaving from the United States,...