We visited a lot of great places in 2025 — some brand-new to us, some familiar favorites we’re always happy to return to. But if I had to pick one …
Virgin Voyages
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Cruises
Which Cruise Lines Still Allow Topless Sunbathing? Here’s the Rundown
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI don’t know if you’re aware, but there is a Facebook Page maintained by John Heald, the Brand Ambassador and senior cruise director of Carnival Cruise Lines and a blogger …
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Cruises
Virgin Voyages Isn’t Alone Anymore: Another Cruise Line Just Went Adults-Only
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Virgin Voyages came on the scene in 2021, they were nothing like anything else the cruise industry had encountered before: Tips were included Wi-Fi was included There was no …
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Funny Stuff
Airspace Closed, Billionaires ‘Stranded’ in St. Barths, & the Internet Absolutely Loses It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’re undoubtedly aware of the FAA temporarily closing off airspace over the Caribbean the past few days, in the wake of the U.S. military operation that led to the capture …
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Points & Miles
The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise
by joehegby joehegA 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages …
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Virgin Voyages just made cruise perks shockingly easy to grab — even if you don’t cruise often enough to earn status the traditional way. They’re running an “Enhanced Status Match” …
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Cruises
They Did It Again: Virgin Just Dropped Another Wild Cruise Pass
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegVirgin Voyages has never been shy about shaking up the cruise industry. They were the first to roll out an annual pass that let you sail with them for a …
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Sometimes the best travel memories come from the places we never planned to visit. We’re fans of Virgin Voyages for several reasons — no kids, great food, fun vibe. One thing …
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Hotels
Hotel Review: Queens Hotel Portsmouth — The Historic Pre-Cruise Surprise We Didn’t Expect
by joehegby joehegThere’s something about staying in a hotel with history. Chain hotels are predictable — clean, consistent, efficient — but sometimes we want a property with a story. A lobby that …
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Cruises
Virgin Voyages Brings Back Discounted Sailings You Can Book With Virgin Points
by joehegby joehegBefore Virgin Voyages let members book any cruise using Virgin Points, they tested the waters with limited-time offers on select sailings. Those early promotions offered unusually high value for Virgin …