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Multiple news sources and cruise message boards indicate that Royal Caribbean oversold at least two ships for next week’s spring break cruises. According to Cruise Hive, Royal Caribbean oversold the Wonder of the Seas sailing that departs March 12, 2023. The 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary included a stop at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in […]

PS at DFW New Private Luxury Airport Facility: This post on One Mile at a Time caught my attention. I volunteer to test the facility when it opens. 😬 But wow, those prices are steep! I have no doubt that DFW has enough rich people to keep this place in business. Virgin Atlantic Finally Joins […]

It’s a new month, and March brings new transfer bonuses! Chase: 50% bonus to Marriott March 1 – May 15, 2023 Marriott points are worth less than Chase Ultimate Rewards points, even with this 50% bonus. I don’t recommend transferring Chase to Marriott unless you need to top off your Marriott points for an award […]

Traditionally, cruise line stateroom attendants serviced each cabin twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. They would make the beds, empty the trash, change towels, create towel animals and do whatever else was necessary to keep staterooms clean. Since cruising re-started after the hiatus during the pandemic, Carnival and Norwegian have transitioned […]

Every year, hotel brands revalue their hotel properties on award charts for award redemptions. During the pandemic, we had a minor reprieve from some major devaluations. But today, Hyatt just announced category changes that will go into effect March 28, 2023. You can see all of the changes here. In total, 214 properties are increasing […]