Luxury has multiple levels on Virgin Voyages. When you book a Rockstar suite be prepared for all the great perks.
To celebrate my birthday I knew I wanted a great experience. Not only did the itinerary span my birthday and my friend’s birthday but when we started planning the trip, there was a promotion that we couldn’t pass up even if no one traveled with us. We booked the Rockstar Brillant Suite…the highest category of Rockstar before you enter Mega Rockstar.
Read MoreThe Happening Crew…is Virgin’s version of cruise director. Instead of you seeing one person scurrying from event to event, you will see a team of members instructing classes, getting you hype during evening events and just being the entertainment on the ship.
Ocean cruises are known for its Broadway-style productions and other nightly entertainment. Virgin does not fall short of that. The signature shows we saw were Duel Reality, and The Miss Behave Show. Each ship has a few different shows so I can’t wait to see those on my next cruise.
Read MoreAs beautiful as the Valiant Lady is, we did get off the ship to explore the ports. Instead of opting for an independent exploration day, we participated in the Chocolate, Rum, and Rancho Don Fernando Tour. You already know if rum is involved, I’m going to see what it’s about.
We ported in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic a little before 10AM. Unlike other ocean cruise lines, Virgin is more lax on arriving at the ports. Virgin Voyages prefers to focus on experiences curated around local businesses, cultural immersion, and some thrills sprinkled in there too. Did you know Puerto Plata has 26 beaches?
Read MoreEveryone knows I can get a little hangry. Have you ever had a hangry moment?
When I landed in Miami, the first thing on the agenda was to find something to eat. I stalked a restaurant based on a social media post and honed in on that location to be my first meal. Bistro Cafe Miami has a Latin flare as well as some Greek cuisine. My partner in crime/ fellow birthday Virgo and I have “preferences” for what we eat….we don’t like to be labeled “picky”. So we ask many questions and sometimes substitute items to make the meal how we like it. Which is why I titled this blog….A Restaurant Hates to See Me Coming.
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