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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Ovation of the Seas Review: My 3-Night Sailing from Los Angeles
An honest Ovation of the Seas review from my sailing out of LA: North Star, iFly, SeaPlex, virtual-balcony cabins, dining, the 2026 Amplification, and Alaska itineraries.
Radiance of the Seas Review: The Glass Ship Built for Scenery
A full Radiance of the Seas review: the glass-walled Radiance-class ship built for Alaska, dining including Samba Grill, bars, best cabins, deck plan, embarkation, and 2026 itineraries.
Allure of the Seas Review: What I Found On Board, and What Changed After the Amplification
My Allure of the Seas review from sailing her before the $100M 2025 amplification, plus everything that changed after: new slides, dining, deck plan, and best cabins.
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Review: The Adults-Only Cruise Done Right
A full Scarlet Lady review for 2026: Virgin Voyages' adults-only ship from Miami, what's included, the dining, the cabins, the Bimini Beach Club, the vibe, and how to book this grown-up cruise for less.
Brilliance of the Seas Review: A Bright, Relaxed Royal Caribbean Ship
A full Brilliance of the Seas review: the glass-walled Radiance-class ship, the dining, best cabins, deck plan, and her 2026 Mediterranean itineraries.
Norwegian Joy Review: My 2-Night Sailing from Miami
An honest Norwegian Joy review from my 2-night sailing to Great Stirrup Cay: the go-karts, the Waterfront, the nickel-and-diming, dining, cabins, and is it worth it?
Celebrity Reflection Review: My 3-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
My Celebrity Reflection review from a 3-night Fort Lauderdale sailing to Key West and Bimini: the dining package, my inside cabin, the deck plan, and the ports.
What To Know Before Sailing on the Carnival Conquest
A Carnival Conquest review and full ship tour: weekend Bahamas cruises from Miami, deck plan tips, the best food on board, and smart booking advice.
Coco Cay vs. Labadee: Royal Caribbean Private Destination Showdown
Check out all there is to do at both of Royal Caribbean’s two private beach destinations- Coco Cay and Labadee!