We’re heading back on the Norwegian Bliss — this time on a repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver — and we’re doing something we’ve done before… But we’re doing it better. On past cruises — including: We shared a lot of real-time content and answered questions along the way. And honestly? That ended up…
Some trips are planned. This wasn’t one of them. This was a Monday booking for a Friday flight — built around something we weren’t even sure we’d make on time. And somehow… it turned into one of the most memorable trips we’ve taken. Check out the photos at the bottom of the page Start Planning…
There are a number of items we make sure to pack on every trip — and others that serve a more specific purpose depending on how we’re traveling. Some are everyday essentials. Others are cruise-specific must-haves. If you’re specifically planning a cruise, we go deeper in our Cruise Packing Essentials We Actually Use guide, where…
Choosing a cruise isn’t just about the ship, the price, or even the itinerary. It’s about you. Because the truth is the same cruise that one person calls “amazing” someone else might never book again. We’ve seen it over and over. The difference usually comes down to one thing:Travel style Start Planning the Right Cruise…
Most travel mistakes don’t happen during the trip. They happen before you ever leave home — when you’re booking flights, hotels, and experiences. And the tricky part?A lot of these mistakes don’t feel like mistakes at the time. They feel like: We’ve made plenty of these ourselves — and we still see them all the…
Many people think they don’t have enough points to travel. But when we actually sit down and walk through everything… They almost always have more than they think. Not from one place—but from a bunch of small places that add up. This is one of the first things we do when helping someone plan a…
Most people think of points the same way: Flights.Hotels.Maybe an upgrade if you’re lucky. But there’s an entire category of rewards that many people never even look at — and in some cases, they can create the most memorable parts of a trip. We’re talking about experiences. From VIP event access to once-in-a-lifetime activities, programs…
Cruising is one of the few vacations where two people can be on the exact same ship… and have completely different experiences. Same itinerary.Same food.Same ocean. Completely different trip. Because the truth is—people don’t just “go on a cruise.” They go for their version of a cruise. Ready to Plan a Cruise That Actually Fits…
Most people use their hotel points for one big, luxury stay. And honestly? If that’s how you’re using your points… this might hurt a little. Because in real life? We almost never do that. Some of the best value we’ve ever gotten from points came from the exact opposite: And that’s where points can stretch…
TripAdvisor is one of the first tools we use when researching hotels—especially when we’re booking somewhere new. But we don’t use it the way most people do. We’re not chasing the highest-rated hotel, and we’re definitely not scared off by a few bad reviews. Over time, we’ve developed a simple framework that helps us filter…
