The Vacation Nerd with Patrick Wiscombe

Episode 188: Cruise Like a Pirate, Sleep Like a Tourist

Patrick Wiscombe Season 4 Episode 188

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A hurricane hits Kauai and suddenly the most important travel skill is not picking the perfect resort, it’s knowing how to pivot without losing your money or your sanity. We talk through what Hawaii tourism officials are asking travelers to do right now, why postponing can be smarter than canceling, and how a travel advisor can rebook fast using airline waiver tools when everyone else is stuck on hold. 

From there, we hit the travel headlines that change real trip budgets and planning workflows: England cities exploring an overnight tourism tax, and Google stripping popular flight and hotel search features from European results under EU competition rules. We also flag a loyalty program shake-up as Hyatt moves its partnership to Delta and winds down the longtime crossover benefits with American Airlines, plus how to think about your points strategy when partnerships move. 

Then it’s deal time. We spotlight Morocco travel and break down why an escorted tour with Globus or Cosmos can be the easiest way to see the country, including the cities we’d prioritize first: Marrakech, Fez, Erfoud as the Sahara gateway, and Rabat, with Casablanca as an optional add-on. We shift into cruise news too, from the eye-watering number of new ships on order to niche experiences like a fully gluten-free sailing, plus what’s new with Carnival and Explora itineraries. Finally, we answer a listener question on real sailing ship cruises and share a simple tip that can protect you on oversold flights: check in the moment the 24-hour window opens. 

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