Cruises

Lounge 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 …

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 …

More 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 …

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 …

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, …

A 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 …

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 …

Sometimes, 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 …

Overtourism is a huge problem at many locations throughout the world. It’s gotten so bad that some cities in Japan, Spain, Amsterdam, and Venice, among others, have either begun or …

My husband and I are big fans of Virgin Voyages. The food is better than that of any other cruise line we’ve been on, we love the sophisticated-but-cheeky atmosphere, and …