Virgin Voyages for First-Timers: What to Know Before Your First Sailing
Never sailed Virgin Voyages? After over 50 sailings, Samantha explains the no-kids rule, why there’s no buffet, what’s included, how the Bar Tab works, and who will love it.
Royal Caribbean Has Something for Everyone: Beach Clubs, CocoCay & Legend of the Seas
If you know me, you know I love cruising, and Royal Caribbean is a product that I think is super, super fun. For the latest episode of Talk Travel with Samantha, I sat down with my good friend Kirk Debold, Strategic Account Manager with Royal Caribbean International, to talk about all the goodness that Royal Caribbean offers cruisers. And there is A LOT.
Alaska Cruise Tips: Best Ports, Excursions & Why to Book a Balcony
If you've ever thought an Alaska cruise was just for retirees or hardcore outdoor adventurers, let me change your mind. I honestly thought I was going to hate Alaska the first time I went almost 20 years ago. I like warmer weather, and I couldn't imagine choosing glaciers over tropical beaches. Then I stepped off the ship, and everything changed.
Cruise Mistakes to Avoid (and How Virgin Voyages Changed Cruising)
I cannot tell you the amount of people that come to me and say: "Oh my gosh, I saw this cruise for $399!" And they lose all common sense..