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Is Icon of the Seas really Iconic?
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas launched in 2024 as the world's largest cruise ship. It has eight neighbourhoods, each with dining and bars, and runs on LNG fuel.
Review
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay: Our Pre-Cruise Hotel of Choice
Where we stayed before Icon of the Seas: modern rooms, a rooftop pool deck and a short ride to PortMiami, plus what to know about the partial bay views, the destination fee and embarkation-day traffic.
Things To Do
The Best Thing We Did in Miami: A Little Havana Food Tour
A small-group food tour through Little Havana with Secret Food Tours, covering Cuban coffee, sugarcane juice, pastelitos, croquetas and a Cuban sandwich on Calle Ocho.
Tips
Malta: A Cruise Port Day vs. a Land Holiday
As our ship drew in towards the Maltese harbour in Valletta, the heat, the haze and the golden hue of the buildings instantly gave us that "we've been here before"…
Tips
What to See in Kusadasi (Turkiye)
Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast offering ancient ruins, waterparks, bazaars and shopping, all within easy reach of the cruise port.
Tips
Royal Beach Club Santorini review: was our excursion worth it?
Royal Beach Club Santorini is part of Royal Caribbean's Ultimate Santorini Day excursion, costing £372 for two. It includes transport, time in Oia and Fira, a buffet and selected drinks.
Things To Do, Tips
The Hidden Alleys of Mykonos: Walking Tour with a Local
It's no secret that Mykonos is one of the top destinations in Greece. In fact, it's regarded as one of those party islands once dusk comes. But there's a side…
Review
A day in Santorini with Celebrity Cruises and Royal Beach Club
A Celebrity Xcel port day in Santorini: Oia and Fira with a local guide and no cable car queues, then Royal Beach Club. What our excursion included, with tips on timing and shade.
Tips
Santorini: the DIY Way
A few years back, before we discovered the beauty of cruising, we visited Santorini in a land based holiday for 3 nights. We were back in Santorini recently, this time…
Star Plates
All the Dishes We Went Back For on Celebrity Xcel
Seven nights, four restaurants and one simple rule: if we would order it again tomorrow, it earns a place in The Plate Log.
Review
Celebrity Xcel: Is it Excellent? Our Experience in a Nutshell.
First-time Celebrity cruisers compare Celebrity Xcel with Royal Caribbean: an AquaClass upgrade, dinner at Cosmopolitan, standout crew, frustrating lifts and a largely positive verdict.
Review
Mitsis N'U Piraeus Port: A pre-cruise Hotel Review
We have been to Athens previously and spent a good few days there before the cruise, so this time, since our cruise embarked from Piraeus, we chose a hotel that…
Things To Do
Discovering Athens Pre-Cruise
Kalós írthate stin Athína – welcome to Athens! This magnificent Greek capital is more than just a cruise embarkation point. Its rich history alone is one of the many things…
News
Celebrity Beyond Is Coming Back to Southampton, and the Itinerary Is Worth the Wait
Celebrity’s 2028 and 2029 deployment puts four Edge Series ships in Europe, the most it has ever had there, and brings a renovated Celebrity Beyond back to Southampton for the first time since 2023.
Tips
Getting Around Miami: The cheaper, Easy way (Airport, Downtown & the Beach)
We landed in Miami and had a light bulb moment. "What if we try to get to our hotel via public transport?" And so we did! Total cost from plane…
Tips
Boracay: Things To Do
If you fancy a change of scenery and a proper reset, Boracay really is the ultimate place for it. Ocean breeze, laid-back vibes, white sand between your toes — ahh…
Review, Tips
Eating Our Way Through Boracay: What & Where to Try
Filipino cuisine is honestly one of the most underrated in the world — and yes, I can say that with full confidence because I am Filipino. Beyond our classic dishes…
Review, Tips
Boracay: Which Station is For Me?
Hello lovely people — or should I say, Mabuhay from the Philippines! Fun fact: I am a born and bred Filipina, so the Philippine islands are no stranger to me…
Review, Tips
Disney Springs: The Perfect Post-Cruise Pit Stop Before Your Flight Home
So you've just stepped off your cruise ship, your bags are packed, and you've got a solid chunk of time before your flight back home. You could sit at the…
Review, Tips
Hideaway Beach Is Cococay's Adults-Only Not So-secret Gem
Let me be straight with you: We didn't need much convincing to book Hideaway Beach. The words adults only were enough. But what we didn't expect was just how much…
Review
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, A Review
The first thing you notice when the ferry pulls in is that there are actually two separate docking piers. One for Family Beach and Party Cove, and one for Chill…
Review
Utopia of the Seas: Is it really the World's Biggest weekend?
We'd heard the hype. "World's greatest weekend," Royal Caribbean boldly calls it — and honestly? After four nights aboard Utopia of the Seas, we'd say they're not entirely wrong. But…
Review
Radisson Resort at the Port: Review
Radisson Resort at the Port – Does the Job, But Don't Expect More We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights before our cruise, and the location is really the…
Tips
How to Get From Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral
So you've booked a Royal Caribbean cruise out of Port Canaveral — exciting times! But there's one thing that catches a lot of first-time cruisers off guard: Orlando International Airport…
Tips
How to beat the Airport queue with Mobile Passport Control (MPC)
Landing in Miami on our way to Lima, we braced ourselves for the usual immigration gauntlet: bright lights, tired faces, and a queue that feels like it might stretch into…
Review
Sheraton Lima Historic Center: Review
Our stay at the Sheraton Lima Historic Center was overall enjoyable, especially once we settled into our room. The hotel’s interior is beautifully designed — elegant yet classic, with wide…
Review
Radisson RED Miraflores - Review
Discover why Radisson Red Miraflores stands out in Lima's vibrant heart with bold design, exceptional service, and prime location near shops and coast.
Review
Harmony of the Seas: What It’s Really Like on One of the World’s Biggest Cruise Ships
Stepping aboard Harmony of the Seas for our first Oasis-class cruise was nothing short of overwhelming—in the best possible way. This floating city truly lives up to its reputation as…
Review
All Aboard: MSC Euribia - Middle East Cruise
First MSC Cruise experience - would this be the last?
Review
All Aboard: Navigator of the Seas
Embarking on a week-long journey aboard the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas is an experience filled with adventure, relaxation, and exploration. This was our first cruise ever and excited…
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