Cruises

Most people are aware, at least somewhat, that different cruise brands fulfill different niches. Disney Cruise Line, of course, is well known for catering to families and Disney fans. Virgin …

Cruising can be a fun way to spend a vacation, but with a few exceptions, most of them tend to nickel and dime their guests like crazy. Want Wi-Fi? That’ll …

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 …

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 …

What’s the one travel memory that still makes you smile? For me, it’s the memorable moments—from a juicy burger stop in Munich to the thrill of snorkeling at the Great …

There are three ways to enter the United States of America. You can go by land, air, or by sea. If you have a US passport, the process is straightforward. …

Joe and I are big fans of Key West. There was a time we went every year, usually for an extended weekend. At one point, we visited often enough (once …

Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Another airline …

Virgin Voyages strives to be different. For example, 86 percent of the staterooms on the Virgin Voyages ships have a balcony. Some of those balconies are for the RockStar suites, …

Back in 2019, Sharon and I booked a cabin with Virgin Voyages on the yet-to-be-finished Scarlet Lady. While we’ve been on several cruises with Disney, Holland America and Royal Caribbean, …