Norwegian Spirit Bars and Entertainment The Norwegian Spirit is a smaller ship but it packs a lot of fun public spaces into the small size. There are plenty of spaces to grab a drink, listen to music, exercise or catch a show. Bars You won’t find yourself thirsty on any … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Dining Options The Norwegian Spirit is smaller than other Norwegian ships; but there are still a number of dining options. There are two main dining rooms, a buffet, and two additional complimentary dining venues. On top of that, there are five speciality (paid) options. If you get the … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Balcony Stateroom Review Yesterday I completed a 7-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit from Vancouver to Seward, Alaska. The ship is from the 1990s but a $100 million renovation was completed in February 2020. This was my first time cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. I booked through their … Read more
Holland America Excursion Best Price Guarantee I will be taking a Holland America cruise this summer to the fjords of Norway. I am pretty new to cruising, and on my recent trip on Virgin Voyages I booked just one shore excursion. I don’t like the idea of tour groups. I … Read more
Flight Attendants Body Cams on Alaska Airlines? I was on a Friday night flight from Seattle to Las Vegas recently. Out of the hundreds of flights each week, I would guess this flight has the highest probability of having disruptive passengers (Friday night + alcohol + Vegas). One of the … Read more
New York New York Soho Premier King Review New York New York Las Vegas Hotel and Casino opened in 1997 and really hasn’t changed much in 25+ years. It still has the Manhattan theme in the casino, still has the roller coaster, still has the small pool, still has the … Read more
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Review I spent one night at the Hyatt Centric Las Olas after my Virgin Voyages cruise that docked in Miami. It is a Category 4 property so I was able to use one of my free night certificates. The 238 room property is a … Read more
Brightline Premium Class Miami to Fort Lauderdale Review After my Virgin Voyages cruise, I was flying out of Fort Lauderdale. I decided to take the Brightline train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. Brightline is a high speed train that goes from Miami to West Palm Beach (soon to be Orlando). … Read more
Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini The one port that every Virgin Voyage itinerary that leaves from Miami makes is Bimini in The Bahamas. Virgin Voyages’ ships are registered in The Bahamas so I believe every itinerary will make a stop at Bimini. Virgin Voyages does not have a private … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Ship Review While I have written other posts about the restaurants, entertainment, and cabin on the Scarlet Lady, I thought I would post about some of the other public areas of the ship not already covered. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Entertainment Review There are a ton of entertainment options on Virgin Voyages. The two main venues for shows are The Red Room and The Manor. Additionally there are other smaller areas in bars and on various decks that are used for smaller entertainment events including some … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Dining Review Virgin Voyages currently has two identical ships with the same dining options, so while this post is based on my time on the Scarlet Lady, I would assume that those traveling on Valiant Lady would have similar experience. When one pictures cruises, the food … Read more
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
Hyatt Regency Miami Review Prior to my cruise on Virgin Voyages, I had a night in Miami. The Hyatt Regency Miami is a Category 3 property. I booked my one night for 12,000 points. The cash rates were $250/night. The hotel is old and dated. It could use a serious refresh. … Read more
