Catalina Island Weekend Getaway: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore
Catalina Island sits just off the coast of California, and it feels farther from LA than it actually is. The water is clear, the town is small, and there’s no rush to do anything. I enjoyed a Catalina Island weekend getaway there and came back with a full itinerary worth sharing. Where to Stay I […]
Bruma Wine Garden: Meet Chef David Castro Hussong
This was our third trip to Valle de Guadalupe this year, so we wanted to make a point of visiting places we had never been before. Bruma Wine Garden came highly recommended by friends who have visited, and after hearing them talk about the food and setting, we knew it had to make our list. […]
21 Things That Surprised Me About Navigator of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas surprised me in the best possible way. Before our seven-night cruise, I had spent hours reading online discussions, watching videos, and researching what to expect. I thought I was well prepared, but once I stepped onboard, I quickly realized there were dozens of things I hadn’t anticipated. Some saved me money, […]
Navigator of the Seas Dining: 11 Secrets I Learned
Navigator of the Seas dining was one of the things I was most excited about before our seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise. I had spent hours reading Cruise Critic forums, watching YouTube videos, and researching restaurant reviews, so I thought I knew exactly what to expect. But once I stepped onboard, I realized some of the […]
Best Food on Navigator of the Seas: 34 Must Try Dishes
If you’re wondering about the best food on Navigator of the Seas, you’re in the right place. During our seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise, I made it my mission to try as much of the food onboard as possible. We had breakfasts in the Main Dining Room and Windjammer, lunches around the ship, dinners in specialty […]
27 Navigator of the Seas Tips From Experienced Cruisers
After spending a full week on Navigator of the Seas, I picked up a mix of practical advice, small surprises, and mistakes I would avoid next time. These Navigator of the Seas tips come from conversations with seasoned cruisers, crew insights, online forums, and my own experience onboard. The goal is simple. Help you save […]
Los Tres Gallos Cabo Michelin Guide Tasting Menu
When I travel, I’m always searching for restaurants that tell a story through their food. During a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, I found exactly that at Los Tres Gallos Cabo. I experienced the restaurant’s five-course Michelin Guide tasting menu, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable meals I’ve had […]
Should You Buy Travel Insurance?
Truthfully, I’ve never purchased travel insurance before. Not for international trips, and not for cruises. Not even for expensive vacations. I looked at it as just another extra charge and figured I probably wouldn’t need it. That mindset changed after speaking with travel expert Charlotte Goldstein of Charlotte’s Web of Travel, LLC (a member of […]
Top Valle de Guadalupe Wineries for Tastings & Visits
Valle De Guadalupe Wineries are close enough to San Diego that a day trip sounds easy, but the experience is better when you take your time. The region is spread out, tastings take time, and the best moments usually happen later in the day when the light softens and the crowds thin. Staying overnight gives […]
Brilliant Lady Rope Knots: Can You Decode Them?
I must have walked past the Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady rope knots in the stairwells a hundred times before I realized what they were. They aren’t just decoration. They’re a puzzle. Each ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet has its own signature artwork. If you’ve read my Virgin Voyages Insider Tips for First Timers, you […]
