Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Sea Terrace Review The Sea Terrace cabin on both the Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady (and I can assume on the upcoming new ships as well) is the most common cabin type even though it is an upgrade. Nearly 90% of cabins on Virgin Voyages first … Read more
My 5 Night Cruise on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady I have only cruised twice in my life before setting sail on the Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ first ship. The first was a Carnival Cruise’s Sensation in 2001, followed by a three night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas … Read more
Booking Virgin Voyages with Points I’ve recently become interested in cruising. I’ve only done two in my life; the most recent a free Royal Caribbean cruise through my status with MGM Resorts. But I’ve always wanted to do an Alaska cruise so started some research that led me down many … Read more
Booking Norwegian Cruise with Caesars Discount I’ve only cruised twice; once on Carnival about 25 years ago and once on a free cruise with Royal Caribbean through Platinum status with M life (now MGM Rewards). Both experiences left me wondering why anyone would want to cruise. Which was only reinforced … Read more
Silja Europa A Class Overnight Helsinki to Tallinn Review Previously I wrote about my experience on the Silja Symphony from Stockholm to Helsinki. After two nights at the Hotel Indigo, I left Helsinki on the Silja Europa to Tallinn, Estonia. The crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn only takes four hours … Read more
Silja Symphony A Class Stockholm to Helsinki Review The best way to get from Stockholm to Helsinki is by one of the overnight ferries. Included in the price is transportation and a night of accommodation. Plus you get to sail through the beautiful Stockholm archipelago as you sail the Baltic. … Read more
Norway in a Nutshell in One Day If you want to get a taste of the natural beauty of Norway, the easiest way to do it is through a route that is commonly known as “Norway in a nutshell”. It takes you, via train, to a ferry ride through the … Read more
If you are looking for a fun and easy day trip out of Buenos Aires, Argentina, taking the high speed ferry Buquebus to Colonia, Uruguay is a great option to get out of the city and get another stamp in your passport. Colonia is an old Portuguese town and UNESCO … Read more
One of the perks of earning Mlife Platinum status is a free Royal Caribbean cruise through Mlife Vegas annually. This benefit has been around since 2013. In speaking with the folks at Royal Caribbean, it seems like the partnership is renegotiated each fall so no guarantee how long this partnership … Read more