I’ve had the opportunity to be interviewed by News4Jax reporter Vic Micolucci several times. Vic recently spent 96 hours on the ground with relief crews in the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas. You can see firsthand the damage Hurricane Dorian left behind in the hour-long documentary, “96 Hours of Anguish,” presented …
Read More »When is the best time to go to Cancun?
As you know, I’ve fallen in love with all-inclusive resorts in Cancun. In 2019, I visited the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya and TRS Coral in Costa Mujeres. The number one question I’m hearing is, when is the best time to go to Cancun? Check out the info below, then email …
Read More »Airport Gate Changes can be costly
If you’ve flown as much as I have, you can become complacent when jetting around the globe. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that airport gate changes can be costly and frustrating. On a recent flight from Jacksonville (JIA) to Chicago, I arrived at JIA 2 hours early. I sat …
Read More »Cruise lines help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
If you follow cruise news on Facebook, you probably saw the meme below: Cruise Radio is reporting, “Norwegian Cruise Line has deployed a cruise ship to the Bahamas for relief efforts after Hurricane Dorian. Norwegian Breakaway will head to the Bahamas on Thursday, September 5 loaded with supplies and one …
Read More »Hurricane Dorian Update
Those of us in Jacksonville, Fl have been keeping a close eye on Hurricane Dorian. We experienced quite a bit of flooding during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The track currently takes Dorian off of the Florida coast, but winds and rain can still be a huge factor for everyone in …
Read More »Amazing experience at the TRS Coral Hotel
I was recently invited to attend a 5 day travel agent event at the beautiful TRS Coral hotel in Costa Mujeres, México (30 minutes north of Cancun). Words can’t describe the level of service and attention to detail that I enjoyed during the stay. Omar, my #butler How many times …
Read More »First impression of TRS Coral
My first impression of the TRS Coral all-inclusive resort boils down to one word: amazing! From the minute you arrive at TRS Coral, you know that you’ve stepped into a true luxury experience. The entire staff beginning with the men taking your bags out of the vehicle and beyond, you …
Read More »Staying healthy during your vacation
It’s hard enough to stay healthy at home, but when you travel/go on vacation, it’s even more difficult to keep yourself in peak condition! Staying healthy during your vacation is critical. Germs Airplanes, airports and cruise ships can be an incubator for disease! Recirculated air, people coughing and suspect food …
Read More »Cruise passenger in wheelchair rescued.
The minute that you think all news is bad news, you learn of a story that touches your heart. FoxNews.com is reporting, “A Carnival cruise passenger in a wheelchair fell off a dock in St. Thomas was rescued by two local men who are now being hailed as heroes by …
Read More »Cruise passenger hit with fine for marijuana vape
In some areas in the country, including Florida, medical marijuana and vaping has become very popular. Unfortunately, a cruise passenger, (who has chosen to remain anonymous), debarking the Jacksonville-Florida based Carnival Ecstasy recently was hit with a huge fine for carrying his marijuana vape off the ship. In 2018, 21 states considered bills …
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