My daughter and I are taking a cruise around the Norwegian fjords this summer on MSC. We booked a Fantastica balcony cabin, and I have MSC Diamond status thanks to a status match from Disney Cruise Line. With Diamond status and a Fantastica cabin, we already get the following benefits: Priority embarkation and disembarkation Free […]

This past holiday season, I was gifted some new-to-me travel gadgets. I had the opportunity to try them out on my recent trip to Portugal. Two were a hit, one was a miss. Note: I am not affiliated with Amazon or these products.   Scrubba Portable Wash Bag We packed only carry-ons to Portugal, and […]

On our way home from Portugal, we had a 3-hour layover in Madrid. Since we were flying in Premium Economy and Economy, we did not have lounge privileges through our tickets. We decided to use our Priority Pass memberships (from our Capital One Venture X cards) to enter Neptuno Lounge. Location and Arrival Neptuno Lounge is […]

I am NOT a fan of connecting flights. When you have two or more flight segments, there are more chances for things to go wrong. Weather delays, lost baggage, etc… I’d much rather book a nonstop flight to reduce the risk of travel hiccups. However, I also love a good deal and paying the least […]

It’s been a little over two years since I first stepped into the Capital One Lounge at DFW and fell in love. Yes, I fell in love with the lounge experience. The comfortable chairs, the food, the uncrowded space in a crowded airport…all of it. You can see my original review here. Since that first […]

Earlier this month, when my family flew back home from Portugal, I had the opportunity to try Iberia Premium Economy seats from MAD (Madrid) to DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth). This flight runs almost 11 hours long, and I was really happy that I was sitting in Premium Economy rather than in regular Economy. Booking the Flight […]