Chaos was the word of the day in Italy last Monday, when the Norwegian Epic cruise ship broke loose from its moorings while docked in Catania. The unexpected event caused …
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The Virgin brand has expanded far beyond airlines. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, there’s now Virgin Hotels, Virgin Voyages, and even a catch-all rewards platform called Virgin Red. And while …
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This Fix for Lounge Chair Hogs Should Be Adopted by Every Hotel & Cruise Line
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLounge chair hogs have been around for YEARS. You’ve probably seen or heard about them. And who knows, maybe you can even relate to being someone who arrives, usually by …
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Like many other countries, Mexico has had a fee for visitors to enter for years. However, there were several loopholes that stopped the fee – which runs about $35 or …
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5 Things You Can (and Maybe Can’t) Request From Your Cruise Attendant
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMore and more people are experiencing cruises for the first time. To put that into numbers, in 2024 alone, the cruise industry as a whole grew by 18.6% in revenue …
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When we spotted the Atlantis Submarine excursion on our Virgin Voyages itinerary, we couldn’t resist the chance to explore Aruba from beneath the waves—no scuba gear required. Getting There The …
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Virgin Voyages likes to tout itself as being different from other cruise lines. And in many ways, it is. It’s strictly adults only and only allows passengers aged 18+. Tips, …
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The Perks Travelers Get for Owning Shares of Cruise Line Stock
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, we wrote a piece about the perks you can potentially get if you stay in a hotel as someone who owns stock in said brand, or parent …
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If you’re planning a cruise, there’s more to consider than just the itinerary, cabin type, or excursions—you also want to think strategically about how you pay for it. That’s because …
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7 Polite Things Passengers Do That Cruise Staff Wish They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSometimes, when trying to be helpful, even the person with the best intentions can wind up making things worse. It happens in the travel industry all the time. A while …