A mechanical issue onboard a Swan Hellenic vessel led to the difficult decision to abandon Antarctica on a cruise whose very point was to visit Antarctica. When full refunds were not offered, hunger strikes began onboard. Swan Hellenic Antarctica...
Shake-Up: Holland, Princess, Seabourn All Change Leadership
Carnival leadership changes mean Seabourn, Princess Cruises and Holland America lines will all see significant changes at the top of the organizational chart. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: A Week At Sea In Explora Journeys Premier Penthouse (Barbados – Miami)
I’ve talked about what I liked and what I didn’t like and also (gently) poked fun at some of my fellow passengers, but now is the time for the review of my 7-day journey on the Explora Journeys Explora...
People-Watching On My First Cruise (Humor)
While I have no tales of overeating on my recent Explora Journeys Caribbean cruise, I did witness some interesting people onboard. Oh, The People You’ll Meet…On A Cruise Ship Our next-door neighbors were a couple of British pensioners who...
5 Things I Disliked Most About My First Cruise
My first cruise surprised me…I was a skeptic who thought this would be a “one-and-done” experience, but quite the contrary, my cruise was delightful and a mode of travel I plan to frequently use in the future. Even so,...
7 Things I Liked Most About My First Cruise
My first cruise surprised me…I was a skeptic who thought this would be a “one-and-done” experience, but quite the contrary, my cruise was delightful and a mode of travel I plan to frequently use in the future. My First...
Whose Fault? Traveler Shared Details, $15k Trip Cancelled
A traveler’s $15,000 family vacation was cancelled due to identity theft days before her trip, but she shared her confirmation code online. Who is to blame for the cancellation? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
WATCH: US Coast Guard Rescues Disney Cruiser By Helicopter
A passenger onboard a Disney cruise ship had to be airlifted by helicopter from the Coast Guard while the ship was at sea, revealed in dramatic footage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)
Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
My First Cruise: An Absolutely Delightful Surprise
I was quite apprehensive about my first cruise. There were certain preconceptions I had..and they were not positive. But as it tuned out, my Explora Journeys cruise onboard the Explora I was a resoundingly positive experience and has awakened...
American Queen Shutters, Stiffing Small Businesses, Employees
American Queen Voyages has shut down just two weeks after this site reported trouble. Now it’s unpaid small business owners and fired employees left holding the bag. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Did You Know Business Class Exists For Cruises?
Big ship cruises have a business class section and by almost every comparable metric it’s even better than business class for airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
American Queen Voyages Dropped By All* Travel Agencies
American Queen Voyages, one of the largest domestic cruise ship operators in the US has been dropped by nearly every travel agency due to its back office. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Booked: Porter Reserve, WestJet Premium, JetBlue Mint…And A Cruise?!
I’m heading off on a fun trip that will include two new Canadian airlines for me…but the trip is not to Canada. Coming Up: Porter, WestJet, JetBlue…And A Cruise Porter recently launched nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and...
First Look: Icon Of The Seas, World’s Largest Cruise Ship
My travel agency was invited to get a first look at Royal Caribbean’s Icon of The Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Castries, St. Lucia
The last stop on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise was Castries, St. Lucia and we finally found our rhythm. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Guadeloupe (Skipped) And St. Barth’s
The next stops on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise were Deshaies, Guadeloupe, Gustavia, St. Barth’s kept us in an ocean state of mind. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Trip Report: Miami To Barbados Via Explora Journeys
My family took a cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday and it really was a resort at sea. It helped us visit places we’d never been before. This is an introduction to our cruise on Explora Journeys. If you are...
Black Friday Sale: Save Up To 50% On Explora Journeys
The best Black Friday sale I’ve seen is from Explora Journeys with 20-50% off nearly every sailing for the next 18 months. Think: The Four Seasons at sea and from $300/night. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Come See The German Christmas Markets With Us Next Year
We don’t usually host group trips here on Live And Let’s Fly, but I found one worth sharing. A Uniworld river cruise down the Rhine stopping at the Christmas markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland. Care to join us? ...
