I’m doing last minute preparations for the 7 day Mexican Riviera. Medallion App and Cruise Personalizer are 2 different things. I’ll walk you through the differences and why you need to complete both. I talk about changes to the Princess Plus and Princess Premier Packages and price increases. What are the extra perks with the new packages and price increase? I’ll tell you all the details and break it down for you.

Also in travel news….Black Friday and Cyber Monday break all records. Passenger confidence is coming back and ships are selling out. 

I'll be back in 2 weeks for my review of the Discovery Princess and the Mexican Riviera. 

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"Spanish Castle Tango" by Rick del Castillo. 

I'm baaaackk! After 5 months of getting back to work in the travel industry, I was missing something. My podcast! I'm doing my first cruise after Covid (except for my 3 day last year on Royal Caribbean) and can't wait to get on board to experience the new Discovery Princess. In this episode I tell you about the preparation before boarding, by downloading your Medallion app and logging into your Cruise Personalizer. They are 2 different places that you need to go to get ready for your cruise. Also travel news about new ships, more new ships, and all ships coming back to service. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Now let's get this party started. 

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"El Mairachi-theme" by Rick del Castillo and Robert Rodriguez

This episode is everything you need to know about pickpockets and how to protect yourself.

I delve into the top 10 pickpocket destinations and all the scams that await you. I tell you what to watch out for, how to spot the pros, and how to avoid being pickpocketed. Learn about the best foolproof travel gear on the market, you won’t want to leave home without it.

This weeks news we talk about Virgin Cruises updates and delaying the launch of Resilient Lady. Closure updates on Princess cruises Alaska lodge on Land/Cruise tours, and CDC updates on testing requirements for international flights coming in to U.S.

Join me as I share all the stories about getting scammed on vacation and how you can protect yourself from being a victim.

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“Le Jardin de Monsieur Monet” by Stephan Moccio

Ep. 23 feat. Jennifer Gougas

Join me and my sister, Jennifer, and her return guest appearance as she talks about cruising the Mediterranean and being the first one of the season to get it started. Discover her favorite ports, how to maneuver the new covid rules and testing, and how cruising is post covid. Well at least, we hope post covid. Learn new tips, news and hacks as she sails the Mediterranean and visits relatives in Greece.

Also listen to the latest news and why ships are not sailing at full capacity. It’s not what you think!

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“Gratitude” by Sol Rising, Koala Karlous

Hello Spring Breakers! Meet college couple Gage and Kayla as they jump aboard a  spring break cruise to the Bahamas, and Perfect Day at Coco Bay on the Royal Caribbean's “Freedom of the Seas”. Seasoned cruiser Kayla introduces Gage to his first cruise ever, as they sail to the Bahamas and Royal Caribbean’s private island. Discover what Gage thought it was going to be like, and what it turned out to be really like. Cruises are opening up, masks are coming off, and it’s time to start traveling the world again!

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"Winter in the Woods" Leaving Laurel

Part 2 of my favorite, must have travel tips. I continue my list of fav travel apps, and in this episode, you will learn everything from VPN network browsing, to how to stay safe traveling. Some of these apps are novelty, and some can be life saving. If you have a favorite travel app, please email me @ [email protected]and I will mention your name and the app on my podcast. "Love Boat" comes back to Princess cruises....reality style. Listen to what they are doing now!!

12. TunnelBear

13. Packpoint

14. Tripadvisor and Viator

15. Uber

16. TripLingo

17. Tricount

18. Metric Convervsions

19. Whatsapp

20. HappyCow

21. Global Tipping

22. Smart Traveler

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“Future Love”a by Ride

From Assistant Waiter to Retail Manager, listen to the miscalculations and adventures of working on a cruise ship!

Join me and my friend, Stephano as we derail the whole interview after I discover he started out in the restaurant on the ship.  This implores me to ask a whole slew of questions about life behind the scenes, and in front of the scenes. All the questions you wondered about when dining in the main dining room, we will divulge the inner workings of how it runs so smoothly. We laugh, learn, discover secrets, and before you know it, our hour is up.  Because we didn’t get to any of the questions we intended to ask, we will have to wait for Part 2!

For more about Stephano, check out his real estate business in Brazil, and his Airbnb available now.

Qub.house for Stephano's real estate business.

And for Stephano's Airbnb @vistahousebeiramar in Xangri-La

https://www.instagram.com/vistahousebeiramar/

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“Oi” by Lagum

Join me and my phone to learn about my favorite apps for travel. Everything from booking travel to finding the nearest bathroom, (or in other countries called “Toilets and WC”). Some I use on my phone now, and some are new ones that I think are cool that I haven’t used, but may be useful for other people. I couldn’t fit all of them in one episode, so stay tuned for Part 2 on a future episode where I continue my favorite apps for travel.

Top Apps in this episode

1. LoungeBuddy

2. Hostelworld

3. Airbnb

4. Skyscanner and Hopper

5. HotelTonight

6. Tripit or Tripcase

7. Couchsurfing

8. Trailwallet and TravelSpend

9. GoogleLens

10. XE

11. Flush

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“Cherish”by Shrimpnose

Join me with my first international guest from across the pond, as we laugh about her stories, experiences, and crazy questions passengers ask. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, there’s more. I learn what constitutes a city, what the English have for breakfast, and English phrases that make me laugh. You will learn about life on a cruise ship, how you get a job on a cruise ship, and how Molly loved her job so much she did it for over 21 years. Charming, funny and full of inspiration, Molly inspires us to live and love life while traveling the world through her heartfelt stories.

Travel News Alert: Just when we thought we were getting back to normal after the pandemic, there's this. Cruise lines remove Russian Ports due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Several cruise lines are adjusting itineraries so check with your cruise line before you sail.

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"Carvings" by Dusty Decks" 

I welcome back return guest Ana Gougas, as she shares her adventure to Costa Rica over the holidays and during the pandemic. Ana travels solo and joins a bus tour called EF Educational Tours through Costa Rica with other young fellow travellers. She takes us on a virtual trip to San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde and Limon, while sharing her experiences on a catamaran, hikes in the jungle at night, white water rafting, and even visited a sloth sanctuary.

I finally get to report good news that cruising is coming back. The CDC lowers cruise travel warnings from level 4 to 3, and we hope it keeps getting better. 

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"Y" by Smoke Trees, Lito Akari