February 2025 Travel Recap
February was a lot travel month of me, but a BIG month of travel planning. It’s not called the Wave Season for nothing.
Updates to Virgin Voyages Dining Reservations
If you’ve sailed longer cruises on Virgin Voyages, you may have been frustrated by the one-reservation-per-specialty-restaurant rule that applied to certain length sailings. Good news! Virgin Voyages has updated its dining reservation policy to make it easier for Sailors to enjoy their favorite restaurants multiple times, based on the length of their cruise.
Virgin Voyages Ship WiFi: What You Need to Know Before You Sail
If you’ve sailed with Virgin Voyages before, you may have noticed a big change in January 2025: new WiFi packages. While Virgin Voyages has always included free WiFi for all sailors (unlike most cruise lines), the new structure introduces different tiers of service, including a Work from Sea package for those who need VPN access.
Monaco: The Ultimate F1 Fan Experience
As an avid Formula 1 fan and a follower of Drive to Survive, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit this iconic location when my Virgin Voyages summer cruise docked in Cannes.
2026-09-06 – Transatlantic Cruise from Iceland to NYC
I could not be more excited to be booked on this cruise from Iceland to New York City. Icebergs, Northern Lights, Volcanos, and more!
How to Stay Connected on a Cruise: Communicating with the Outside World at Sea
One of the best parts of cruising is the chance to disconnect from everyday life—but sometimes, you still need to check in with home, receive important messages, or access two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. The good news? Staying connected on a cruise doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.
The White Lotus Filming Locations
The White Lotus television series has shown us amazing luxury resort locations in seasons one and two. And with season three, they did not disappoint with the filming locations in Thailand.
2025-02-21 Asheville, North Carolina
I’ll be making a quick two-night trip to the Asheville, NC area. My daughter attends college in the area and I’ll be attending a game on campus.
2025-10-26 – Transatlantic Cruise – Barcelona to Miami
My first transatlantic cruise! This Virgin Voyages cruise is departs from Barcelona on October 26th, 2025 and arrives in Miami on November 9, 2025.
2025-03-31 – Las Vegas – Bellagio
I’m hosting a corporate retreat for my other company with business partners meeting us in Las Vegas for some face-time. I’ve planned a full itinerary for this trip including hotels rooms, dinner reservations, show tickets, and even reserving a pool-side cabana.
