I received word today from Palladium Corporate that the Grand Palladium Kantenah in Riviera Maya will receive a major transformation beginning April 15th, 2023. “We are thrilled to inform you that our beautiful GRAND PALLADIUM KANTENAH in RIVIERA MAYA will begin a major transformation including room-refurbishing program and the insertion …
Read More »Cancun Is Getting an All-inclusive Resort — With an Epic Water Park and more
During the last 3 years, I’ve experienced many all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, but a new one is coming online that will be a game changer. TravelandLeisure.com is reporting, “Marriott International just announced it will open a new all-inclusive resort in partnership with Blue Diamond Resorts: the waterfront Royalton Splash Riviera …
Read More »A triple-dip La Niña could push hurricane season into overdrive
Cruising during hurricane season in the Caribbean is usually cheaper than other times of the year, but news reports are stating that a triple-dip La Niña could make it a rough ride. Speaking as a U.S. Navy veteran, I can tell you I’ve sailed through 50 mph winds and 40 …
Read More »Cancun airport reducing wait times
If you’ve ever traveled through the Cancun airport, you may have experienced a very long wait moving through customs and getting your luggage. Traveloffpath.com is reporting that the Cancun airport is reducing wait times. “Delivering on an ambitious promise to improve waiting times at Cancun Airport, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism …
Read More »Avoid credit card foreign transaction fees
My best friend and I were talking today about traveling overseas, specifically about our visits to the Palladium Hotel Group resorts. He mentioned that he just got a brand new credit card and was researching if the card had a foreign transaction fee. I’ve traveled quite extensively over the last …
Read More »Frontier airlines confusing add ons
We all know that the so-called discount airlines have crazy add on fees for seats, baggage and priority boarding. I wanted to share with you how Frontier airlines has confusing add ons, and hope it’s helpful to you. “The Works” and “The Perks” “According to Frontier, “The WORKS℠ is exclusively available …
Read More »Carnival Corp. President and CEO Arnold Donald to step down in August
Several months ago, I met Carnival’s Micky Arison and Arnold Donald on the Carnival Mardi Gras. My good friends at ThePointsGuy.com is reporting that Arnold Donald is stepping down from his position at Carnival Corp. “The CEO of the world’s largest cruise company will step down this summer after nearly …
Read More »Bill O’Reilly Curses Out JetBlue Employee
For those of us who have experienced a late or delayed flight, sure, it’s stressful, but you don’t take it out on the airline employees, unless you’re Bill O’Reilly. LiveandLetsFly.com is reporting that Bill O’Reilly cursed out a JetBlue employee about a delayed flight. “The mask mandate may be lifted, …
Read More »Passengers reject $10,000 offer from JetBlue
If you’ve flown for any length of time, you may have been sitting in an airport waiting for your flight to who knows where. The next thing you know, you hear a loud voice over the loudspeaker saying, “This flight is overbooked. We are looking for volunteers to take a …
Read More »Jamaica drops COVID testing
As you may recall, I travelled to Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton in March of 2021. At that time, COVID testing was mandatory for international visitors. TravelPulse.com is reporting that Jamaica has dropped mandatory COVID testing. “Government officials in Jamaica announced international travelers would no longer be required to present a …
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