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Where do I start? In January of 2020, I was sitting with my friend, Vic Micolucci, (pictured above), being interviewed on WJXT, Channel 4 in Jacksonville, Fl. We talked about the new ships on the horizon for 2020, including Virgin Voyages, “Scarlet Lady”, but who knew what was about to happen to …

If you were a cruiser with Carnival cruise line, you may recall a recent press release that stated your information may have been compromised: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carnival-corporation–plc-update-on-cyber-event-301151284.html “As earlier disclosed, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK) detected unauthorized third-party access to portions of the company’s information technology systems on August 15, 2020. …

After spending a few amazing days at TRS Turquesa and neighboring Grand Palladium Palace in Punta Cana, I was driven to TRS Cap Cana to experience this all-inclusive resort. This boutique, 115 room paradise is very nice! The junior suite swim up is spacious, very modern and has a great view. Just like other TRS Hotels …

I began my 2nd day at the beautiful TRS Turquesa by eating breakfast at Helios! Helios is an Ibiza-style restaurant that serves amazing breakfast and lunch items. My favorites are the ham and cheese omelets for breakfast, and double -meat Philly cheesesteaks for lunch! Helios Breakfast Menu Helios Lunch Menu …

Let me start by saying that TRS Turquesa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is absolutely beautiful. Ok, I woke up at 4 a.m. for my 7 a.m. Delta flight from Jacksonville, to Atlanta, then to Punta Cana. The plane was a little over half full, and Delta is still keeping …

Sure, I just returned from TRS Yucatán and TRS Coral near Cancun, but TRS Turquesa in the Dominican Republic recently reopened on November 19th and TRS Cap Cana will be reopening on December 4th! I’m heading to the DR shortly to visit these resorts for the first time. I’ve been …

Bloomberg and other media outlets are reporting that a so-called “Covid passport” may be in the works. “Global airline lobby IATA is working on a mobile app that will help travelers demonstrate their coronavirus-free status, joining a push to introduce so-called Covid passports to speed up the revival of international …

  Forbes, and other media outlets are reporting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), issued the strictest warning yet to avoid cruising: https://www.forbes.com/sites/irenelevine/2020/11/22/new-cdc-warning-avoid-cruising-on-ocean-and-river-cruises/ “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its strictest warning yet urging Americans to avoid all cruises.  Raising the current warning from …

Ok, before my friends get mad at me, I’m not saying the election is a done deal! What I am saying is IF Joe Biden ends up being the President, how will a Biden administration affect the cruise and travel industry? As you may recall, on June 4, 2019, the …

Words are not enough to express my very deep thanks to everyone at TRS Coral and Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres for a memorable return to paradise! This is my third visit to these resorts and all of the staff treated me as family! From the moment I arrived at the …