I see this question posted regularly on social media: “I’m thinking of flying Spirit. Are Spirit really that bad?” My answer is always this: “It entirely depends on your expectations. If are aware of the caveats, then it can be a great, economical way to fly. If you aren’t, then you might encounter several unpleasant …
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I visited Resorts World Las Vegas for the first time in April 2022 to explore the property’s public areas and play in the casino with the hope of generating some offers for future trips. Last month, I was able to take advantage of an offer that included three complimentary nights at the Conrad. Resorts World …
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Whenever someone finds out how much I love to travel, and how much I’ve travelled, the inevitable question is, “What’s your favourite place you’ve ever been?” So here are my top five favourite North American travel destinations, in no particular order. Alaska My cruise to Alaska in July of 2016 is one of my favourite …
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Carnival Cruise Lines tried a new strategy when it announced its latest round of cutbacks and price increases this week: blame the customer! In an email to customers published on 02 November 2022 and titled “Culinary Update,” Carnival tried to lay a foundation of empathy by citing how inflation, higher fuel prices, and supply chain …
JetBlue is the best US airline in terms of in-flight experience for the average traveller–those without status who purchase tickets in non-premium cabins. If you don’t believe me, then please find me another carrier that offers complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary WiFi, complimentary seat back entertainment, 32″ (and on some aircraft, 34″) of seat …
Carnival Cruise Line. “Walmart of the Seas.” “The bargain basement of cruising.” “Cheap, but you get what you pay for.” “I’ll never take a Carnival Cruise.” “I’d rather fly Spirit with three connections than be caught dead on Carnival.” Sound familiar? These are all things I’ve heard before (yes – even that last one!). Yet, …
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