After getting into college, one of the first things I did was check the school calendar. What I quickly found was that spring break happened to be in early March rather than early April, which is what I had been accustomed to. While many students first think of flying south for spring break to destinations such as Mexico or the Dominican Republic, I knew I wanted to … [Read more...] about Trip Report: Skiing in Switzerland
The Weekend Cruise… Would I Do It Again?
When I booked a weekend cruise, I did not know what to expect. Would I be too bored due to lack of ports of call? Would I be overwhelmed by too much to do in such a short period of time? At the end of the day, the most important question is, would I do it again? There are definitely aspects of cruising that I feel align best with weeklong trips, the bread and butter of … [Read more...] about The Weekend Cruise… Would I Do It Again?
Flying to a Cruise: Best Timing
Flying to a cruise is a precise art, at least for me. You do not want to be too early and wait around… but at the same time, being late could be a very costly mistake. Given that not all flights are on time, for some flying same-day is a big no-no, while others who are less risk-averse are happy to fly at the last minute. This was running through my brain as I booked … [Read more...] about Flying to a Cruise: Best Timing
Lounge Review: Centurion Studio FLL
Centurion lounges, oh how I love them yet they manage to get on my nerves at the same time. Since their inception, I have found them to be some of the best domestic lounges out there, especially their availability to credit card holders. They are only really rivaled by business class offerings in the likes of United Polaris and American Flagship lounges. Recently, when … [Read more...] about Lounge Review: Centurion Studio FLL
Spending a Day in Nassau
I was really looking forward to spending a day in Nassau, one of only two stops on our weekend cruise. Maybe it is due to fond memories on a prior cruise when we checked out Atlantis, but I was excited to head to the beach. Finding the right beach to relax for the day took some time, but in the end, we got a tranquil beach that was mostly empty and had a great lunch. … [Read more...] about Spending a Day in Nassau