Get an inside look at all things Celebrity. In this webinar, Co-Cruise Director Luigi De La Cruz shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Naming Sailing aboard the newest ship, Celebrity Xcel. Plus, see the can’t-miss onboard experience, Poolest Day Ever. Beyond the Podium speaker Cesar Becerra will fill you in on destination highlights from the incredibleContinueContinue reading “Power Up Points – A New Season, A New Experience, and the Newest Ship Webinar”
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Royal Caribbean Group’s New Points Choice: A New Era in Cruise Loyalty
Royal Caribbean Group announced today a change to how cruisers earn loyalty points that will make it easier to cruise between its brands and earn status at the same time. In 2024, the company introduced status matching between Royal Caribbean Group’s three brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Points Choice will go beyondContinueContinue reading “Royal Caribbean Group’s New Points Choice: A New Era in Cruise Loyalty”
Top Travel Deals for Black Friday Week and CyberMonday
Don’t miss out on these great deals for travel and cruising! This post contains affiliate links, if you click and buy a product, I may make a commission, at no cost to you. Please see my disclosure policy for details. Literine PocketPaks Cool Mint Breath Strips, Portable Pocket-Sized Oral Care Mouth Freshener 43% off BAGSMART Cord Organizer Travel Cable Bag,ContinueContinue reading “Top Travel Deals for Black Friday Week and CyberMonday”
Another Power Up Points Webinar – 2027/2028 Season Is Here!
The 2027/2028 season of sailings brings the world to you like no one else can—from exciting itineraries in Europe to incredible ships in Alaska, Australia, Hawaii, and beyond. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll sit down with a Behind the Podium speaker for an inside look at Europe’s top destinations. This is one webinar you don’tContinueContinue reading “Another Power Up Points Webinar – 2027/2028 Season Is Here!”
ETIAS vs EES: Essential Updates for Traveling to Europe
The European Union is launching the first of two new border management initiatives on October 12, 2025. These will affect travel to Europe: the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit Systems (EES). How will travel rules change and how are these two systems different? The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will startContinueContinue reading “ETIAS vs EES: Essential Updates for Traveling to Europe”
Power Up Points: Elevate Your Journey Celebrity River Cruises Webinar
Celebrity has redefined travel on the ocean. Now, they are bringing that same elevated experience to the world’s most exciting rivers—sailing through the heart of Europe’s culture, history, and unforgettable cities. Discover everything River has to offer in this special River Cruises Webinar where you’ll get a closer look at room amenities, the ship designs,ContinueContinue reading “Power Up Points: Elevate Your Journey Celebrity River Cruises Webinar”
Unveiling the Innovative Celebrity River Cruise Ships
Welcome to river cruising – The Celebrity Way. Celebrity River Cruises is a natural extension of Celebrity’s premium offering that will bring its unique service-first approach to the river. Guests will get the keys to sail through the heart of culturally and historically significant cities, experience locally inspired cuisine and unique shore experiences – TheContinueContinue reading “Unveiling the Innovative Celebrity River Cruise Ships”
Hurricane Season and Your Cruise: What to Know
Hurricanes are devastating, catastrophic storms. These storms affect people living in coastal areas, those living hundreds of miles inland, and also hotels, resorts, theme parks, ports and cruise ships. I live in Florida and have experienced tropical storms and hurricanes firsthand. How can a hurricane affect your cruise and what can you do to protectContinueContinue reading “Hurricane Season and Your Cruise: What to Know”
What to Know About Tropical Storm Erin and Your Cruise
Hurricane season is right on schedule and that means cruisers need to be extra aware of how storm systems may impact their sailings. Waves crash onto rocks ahead of Tropical Storm Karen in Puerto Rico. Photographer: Gabriella N. Baez/Bloomberg UPDATE: Erin is now a hurricane and forecast to become a CAT4 over the weekend into earlyContinueContinue reading “What to Know About Tropical Storm Erin and Your Cruise”
Plan Ahead: Celebrity Cruises 2027-2028 Deployment Schedule
Celebrity Cruises recently released the deployment schedule for sailings in 2027-2028. This post may contain affiliate links which means if you click and buy that I may make a commission, at no cost to you. Please see my disclosure policy for details. Celebrity Cruises Opening Deployment Schedule 2027-2028 Week of August 4, 2025: Canada/New England, Europe, Japan,ContinueContinue reading “Plan Ahead: Celebrity Cruises 2027-2028 Deployment Schedule”