I would have liked to provide a more in-depth review of my recent stay at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo but alas my visit was just a very brief one, prior to attending the ILTM Cannes luxury travel conference. But here goes… established in the early 1900s, this Belle Époque style hotel was designed by architect Nicolas Marquet, with contributions from Gustave Eiffel (creator of the Eiffel Tower). It … [Read more...]
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I tried Royal Caribbean’s luxury Star Class suite for the first time for $11,000. I would have had just as much fun in a cheap interior cabin
I just tried one of Royal Caribbean’s most exclusive and expensive suites. Despite the amazing perks, I might book an interior cabin next time.On my most recent cruise—a 3-night getaway on the brand-new Utopia of the Seas—I booked a Star Class suite for the first time. Star Class is the highest tier of Royal Caribbean’s Royal Suite Class, which encompasses the largest, most lavish suites in the … [Read more...]
This Secret Mediterranean Island Offers Mild Weather And Affordable Stays This Winter
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New Train Launching Between These 2 Vibrant European Capitals For Only $10
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This Lesser Known Vibrant City In Mexico Wants More Tourists To Visit In 2025
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These Are The Top 10 Cities For Digital Nomads (#1 Will Surprise You)
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Carnival Takes Top Honors as Best Overall Cruise Line
The world’s most popular cruise line certainly showed its popularity in the 2024 Cruise Hive Awards as Carnival Cruise Line has won the top slot as the Best Overall Cruise Line, as voted by Cruise Hive readers. The victory was a sound one, with Carnival garnering 32% of the vote in a unique category when any cruise line could be nominated for the award. This gave every line the opportunity for … [Read more...]
I paid $6,000 to spend New Years Eve on a cruise ship. It was a wild and crazy party, but it was worth every penny
I usually hunker down at home for New Year's Eve, but this year I wanted to party it up.Everyone thinks of the ultimate for New Year's Eve party as freezing in Times Square fighting a crowd and wearing an adult diaper, but that sounds like the worst idea to me. Instead, I looked at how we could combine my favorite way to vacation with ringing in 2025.Over a year earlier, I booked two cabins … [Read more...]
Must-Read Guide To Visiting Hawaii For The First Time
This article may contain paid links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through our links, you support us at no additional cost. Thank you for your support ❤️. For more details, read the disclosure page.I am so jealous. I wish I could visit Hawaii again for the first time! It’s truly one of the most beautiful places in … [Read more...]
New Limits to the Chase Aeroplan Pay Yourself Back Feature
Beginning January 1, 2025, there will be a new limit on the number of Aeroplan points that can be redeemed in the Travel Category through the Chase Aeroplan Card Pay Yourself Back Feature.Chase and Aeroplan have introduced a new annual cap of 200,000 Aeroplan points for redemptions in the Travel Category, which includes hotels, car rentals, ride-shares, flights, and more.When the Pay Yourself Back … [Read more...]