Miles, Points and Travel “Habiliments” | Weekly Round Up
When I get a free moment, I sift through posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, and share some of the best stuff. Think of this as an extension of your travel “habiliments.” (Or, just maybe someone bet me $100 I wouldn’t be able to work the word habiliment into a blog post this week… maybe..)
Mexico | The Best Party Cruises
What better way to take advantage of the beautiful turquoise waters of Mexico than to go on a booze cruise? Mix Mexico’s amazing energy and music with the natural splendour of its oceans, and you have the perfect combination for one hell of a party. With so many options, it’s hard to know which is […]
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.
Be Prepared | Communications – Part 5
Previous articles in this series covered the following topics in the “General Information about X” (where “X” is the country/ies I will be visiting) document I prepare for every trip outside the U.S. Part 1: obtaining foreign currency, currency-related scams, etc., Part 2: choosing, using and protecting the “plastic” you carry with you, Part 3: […]
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 […]
