Why You Should Work With A Travel Agent

If you’ve never used a travel agent, you could be missing out. Here are eight reasons why it might be advantageous for your next trip.
The Cruise Suite Question: Should You Book A Suite On Your Next Cruise?

Should you book a suite on your next cruise? Here are a few of the perks and some factors to think about when booking your cruise suite.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up

Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. I’m exhausted from reading all of the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Wait We’re Still Not Done sales info. But, there’s an internet that needs to be fed with new content. So, let’s get going.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3

Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2

Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide

Travel Hacking is a science, an art form, a sport and social alchemy, all working together to elevate your travel experience without emptying your bank account. After a few decades of travel hacking with the airlines and hotels, I have a decent system worked out. I may not always get the absolute best deal in […]
Graycliff: The Hidden Jewel Of The Bahamas

On a recent cruise in the Bahamas I skipped the usual shore tours and opted instead for a quiet, serene, out of the bustle restaurant a friend had recommended to me.