by Bobbie JoEle | Feb 19, 2026 | Cruising
There are still a number of things on my travel bucket list, and one of the biggest items has always been a transatlantic cruise. Well, the price was right, and I just couldn’t say no to the opportunity. What started as a one-way transatlantic cruise I was...
by Bobbie JoEle | Jan 19, 2026 | Travel
I spent a total of 84+ hours and 4 nights in coach on Amtrak trains in November and December of 2025, and I didn’t even use all of the travel I could have. This is my honest review of the Amtrak USA Rail Pass which allows riders to travel any 10 legs in the USA...
by Bobbie JoEle | Nov 22, 2024 | Cruising, Uncategorized
We usually get Drinks on Us! in the casino now with our casino offers, but the first time we cruised, I went 11 days without a drink package — and still managed to get drunk most nights quite affordably. I did a lot of research before I left to figure out exactly how...
by Bobbie JoEle | Nov 5, 2024 | Cruising
One of the greatest things about the Mardi Gras is the number of dining options. Many of them are included in your base cruise fare, but there are also several premium dining options. One of these premium options is Cucina del Capitano, which we fell in love with...
by Bobbie JoEle | Oct 31, 2024 | Cruising
Tipping on a Carnival cruise is a big part of the experience, and it is one of the few areas I suggest everyone budget a bit of money for. Carnival’s crew members work long hours and long contracts. They are far from home and often mistreated by guests (adults and...
