Surprise Vacation

Surprise Vacation

From time to time I like to go through some videos where people are surprised to hear where they are going. Some of them are boring, some show a lot of ingenuity, and some get you so excited because of the reaction of those surprised. Here’s one of the latter,...
Cruises – Masks Not Optional

Cruises – Masks Not Optional

Cruise ships have entered airlines, trains, Uber, Lyft, and hotels in the mask-required Twilight Zone. If you were hoping to have a great mask-free vacation on a cruise ship, well you’re going to have to think again. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines...

United Airlines Eliminates Most Change Fees!

United Airlines announced yesterday that they are eliminated most change fees. If you book Basic Economy, the fees will remain, but other than that, most everyone will be able to make changes to their ticket without the fees. Yes, if there is a fare difference, you...
Make Memories

Make Memories

Re-posted entry from earlier. Memories are important. I think of them a lot now that I’m getting older. I want to remember the things I’ve done with my children, family, and friends. Yes, there have been a lot of good memories, but there have been some...
Travel Protection vs. Travel Insurance

Travel Protection vs. Travel Insurance

Is there a difference between Travel Protection and Travel Insurance? Yes, there typically is. Usually travel protection is sold by the vendor (the cruise line, tour operator, resort, etc.) and is limited. You may only get a credit for future use instead of a refund....
Royal Caribbean International Shares Ranger Cookie Recipe

Frustration Abounds

As airlines, trains, buses, public transportation, hotels, and other venues are requiring masks, more and more people are becoming frustrated. What’s going to be the next rule imposed upon us? Will we have the option to get refunded our money if we don’t...

My Favorite Cruise Ship

It is difficult to choose a favorite cruise ship. Yes, I may like something better on one ship than another. I may like the activities better on one cruise line than another – or the food. I may like the pricing better on one ship, too. So how do I choose? I...