Shipboard Giant Piano

by admin | Mar 9, 2020 | General Information | 0 comments

When I saw this staircase on the Symphony of the Seas, I loved it. Not only is this a giant piano, the keys also light up when you step on them. Yes, a piano plays, too. Well so does this piano. When someone walks up or down the steps, you can hear it play! I love it!

The Symphony of the Seas, currently the largest cruise ship in the world, is a ship with many exciting things.

The Disney Magic

by admin | February 22, 2023 | Cruises, Disney Cruise, Travel Without Children | 0 Comments

We were so excited to get back on a cruise ship again, which we did the end of January 2023, and we were especially excited since it was our first time on the Disney Magic! We headed to the Port of Galveston to hop aboard this four night cruise to Progresso, Mexico....

National Chocolate Chip Day

by admin | August 4, 2022 | General Information | 0 Comments

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day and Royal Caribbean has shared their Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe here:...

The Best Cruise Line

by admin | October 8, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments

We are often asked which is the best cruise line. Well, it all depends on you. Ok, so you think that's a non-answer. But think about it, not everyone enjoys the same things you do. Some people like tons of active activities like swimming, water slides, basketball,...

Book a Cruise Now? or Wait?

by admin | September 27, 2021 | Cruises, General Information | 0 Comments

Let me first explain that while I am a Travel Advisor, and I get paid commission for helping you book your cruise (or hotel, or resort stay, or well...), I want you to have the information you need to decide what vacation will be best for you. I don't want you to come...

COVID-19 “Vaccines” and Travel

by admin | August 20, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments

If you are "vaccinated" or not, there are rules for travel, especially foreign travel. Some countries require a "vaccination" (sometimes with a negative test, sometimes no test is necessary), sometimes they only require a negative test or proof of recovery in a...

Waiting on Passports

by admin | July 16, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments

If you are in need of renewing your passport, or getting your first, consider doing it soon. Current wait times for a passport that is not expedited, is anywhere from 12 to 18 weeks. Many countries require your passport to be in effect for at least 3-6 months after...

To Cruise or Not to Cruise, That Is the Question

by admin | June 25, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments

It seems that just when you think you know the rules, everything changes again. If you are like me, you want to get on a cruise ship. I prefer to not cruise in the summer, so I'm not planning to cruise anytime real soon. However, I sometimes wonder when I should...

In Memory of Gavin MacLeod

by admin | June 1, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments

This is the video posted in memory of Gavin MacLeod, aka Captain Merrill Stubing on "The Love Boat." He was a real ambassador for cruising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfDrn-PQkk4

Travel Scams: Beware

by admin | May 17, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments

It is unfortunate that there are a few people who will take advantage of others by scamming them. But, it happens. With the pent up demand for travel, scammers are setting up fake web sites to get you to purchase airline tickets and other travel items. These sites...

Will You Be Travelling Soon?

by admin | April 30, 2021 | Cruises, General Information, International Travel | 0 Comments

Some of you may want to travel internationally, whether by flying or by cruise. More and more countries are requiring you to have a COVID-19 vaccine. Some won't let you in without a vaccine, but some will allow you in as long as you quarantine upon arrival. Each...