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? ...
Miles & Points Luxury Cruise Aboard Explora Journeys
Come learn about miles and points on a luxury cruise aboard the brand new Explora I from Explora Journeys. 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...
Explora Journeys Is A Cruise Line For Non-Cruisers
Explora Journeys is preparing its inaugural voyage and they don’t want to be called a cruise line – this is the ship for people who don’t like to cruise. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Unlimited Margaritaville Cruise Offer Great For Some
Margaritaville Cruises, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired brand, offered 500 unlimited cruise packages for $899 and it’s a great value for some but not for all. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Another Cruise Ship Leasing “Condos”, More Absurd Than Last
In a growing trend, retired cruise ships are being turned into non-stop homes at sea for well-heeled travelers. The latest is even more absurd than the last. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Are We At Peak Cruise?
The cruise industry has come a long way over the last few years. With ships adding more and more features, and ships selling out it begs the question: are we at peak cruise? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Cruise News: Industry Rejoices, CDC Restrictions Lifted
The CDC removed the last remaining vestiges of its COIVD guidance for cruise lines departing and arriving at American ports, providing the cruise news the lines needed as the industry continues to struggle. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Hot Deal: Antarctica Expedition Via Seabourn Cruise (From $8,999)
I’ve never been into cruises, but I am seriously considering what could be a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica. Luxurious five-star accommodations via Seabourn Cruise for under $9,000 per-person is the best price I’ve ever seen. Antarctica Expedition From $8,999 Via Seabourn...
Uh Oh: Cruise Cancellations Rolling In
Cruise cancellations are beginning to roll back into future schedules and it’s not a good sign. 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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Royal Caribbean Requires Unvaccinated Travel Insurance, Despite Florida Law
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines announced it will require unvaccinated travelers to carry specific insurance, will this run afoul of Florida law? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Can Travel Companies Legally Incentivize Vaccinated Customers?
A commenter on a post I published last week raised an interesting concept, discounts for vaccinated travelers. But at what point does a price benefit vs price discrimination? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Florida’s DeSantis Wins Cruise Battle With CDC
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, fought the law and won a victory for his state over vaccination disclosure mandates with the CDC for cruise passengers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Royal Caribbean To Restart From Florida, Maybe
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced that it intends to sail from Florida, but a new law may complicate matters. 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...
