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...
2023: Destinations, Trips, Experiences I Am Excited About
I am overjoyed to flush 2022 down the drain and get this new year started. Here are the destinations, trips, and travel experiences I am excited about in 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Disney’s Galactic StarCruiser Struggling To Fill Voyages
Disney launched a new pricey full-immersion Star Wars hotel, Galactic StarCruiser, is struggling to fill voyages and making cuts to its product, but not the price. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
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...
Ridiculous: Sky Hotel, Nuclear-Powered Airplane
There’s a newly proposed concept for an airplane that holds 5,000 people, is nuclear-powered, and never needs to land. It’s flooding social media, news sites, and is utterly ridiculous. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
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...
Singapore Cruise Shorted Due to False Positive COVID-19 Result
A Singapore cruise was shortened due to a false positive COVID-19 result; is this a sign of progress or regression? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Cruise Ban Lifted, But You (Probably) Can’t Sail
The US regulatory bodies have lifted a ban on cruising to and from US ports. But you still (probably) can’t sail. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Re-Imagining Cruises in 2021
Cruise ships will simply have to operate differently in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Here are some ways cruising will likely change. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
More Viking River Cruises Coming to the Mississippi
Viking just announced more river cruises are coming to the Mississippi in 2023. While this isn’t usually my method of travel, the sailings look inspired. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Should I Cruise Or Fly To Europe?
I’m looking ahead to Christmas travel to Europe this year and seriously considering a ship over a plane. Little Augustine (who’s running circles around me and starting to put sentences together) has reached the age in which flying is...
Bucket List: Private Luxury Tour, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
A last-minute trip to Vietnam during our slow travels through Asia lead us to the picturesque Ha Long Bay. During our trip we booked a private luxury junk boat tour with IndoChina Junk. Here is a review of our...
My Cruise Rewards – Valuable or Worthless, Does Anyone Know?
After a recent change, I was considering the Royal Caribbean card from Bank of America. My daughter is getting to the age of running around and the idea of giving her hours of running around, swimming and food sounds...
