Category: Cruise Planning & Smart Tips

  • CRISTI’S PORT PICKS – CARNIVAL DREAM (JAN 18, 2026)

    14-night Southern Caribbean Journeys Cruise | Galveston Roundtrip9 ports • 5 sea days • All the vibes I put together my top picks for this cruise in case you’re sailing the same one — or just need ideas for your next escape. These are low-stress, scenic, and vibe-checked. Save for later!👇 🇺🇸 Key West, FL✅…

  • CRISTI’S PORT PICKS – CARNIVAL LEGEND (FEB 2, 2026)

    14-night Panama Canal Journeys Cruise | Galveston Roundtrip7 ports • 6 sea days • One epic adventure I put together my top excursion picks for this cruise in case you’re sailing the same one — or just want ideas for future Journeys vibes. These are chill, beautiful, and actually worth it. Save this for later!…

  • Want a budget-friendly way to pay for your cruise, drink package, or excursions?

    Here’s my go-to tip: Carnival gift cards + Rakuten = serious savings. Here’s why I use them:✔️ 3% credit card points when I buy them✔️ 1% cash back from Rakuten✔️ Carnival Gift cards often sold at 7% off ✔️ Plus — $30 back for YOU when you use my referral link and make your first…

  • Cruising out of Long Beach, CA? FREE Cruise Parking

    ️ Cruising out of Long Beach, CA?Here’s a money-saving tip you’ll thank me for later Look for hotels with FREE cruise parking!Instead of paying $17+/day at the port, check out these options that let you stay the night and leave your car while you cruise:  Top picks: The Cove Hotel – Stay + 7…

  • Want to save on gift cards AND earn cashback?

    I just used the Raise app and scored a deal on a Carnival gift card—and you can too! Here’s how it worked for me:✅ I signed up and got a $10 referral bonus✅ I bought a $100 Carnival gift card for only $90✅ Raise gave me 12% cashback, so I earned $10.80✅ Now, I can…