Episode 169: Just Pull The Curtain To Do Your Business

A ship can be “old” on paper and still feel fresh if the right spaces get rebuilt and we’re seeing that trend accelerate. We dig into Norwegian Cruise Line’s planned upgrades to Norwegian Epic and Pride of America, including what’s changing onboard and why those updates matter for real travelers deciding between a shiny new build and a well-renovated favorite. From adults-only deck space to family areas and added staterooms, we talk about how renovations can reshape the entire cruise experience, not just the décor.Then we go full bucket list: Princess Cruises reveals a 2027 world cruise that runs 129 days, visits 61 ports, and loops from Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific, into Asia, and back through Alaska to Los Angeles. We walk through the route highlights and the practical appeal of shorter segments for anyone who wants the “world cruise” feeling without taking four months off.We also cover a major river cruise headline with National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions entering the European river cruise market, plus our featured deal: Avalon Waterways offering free airfare to Europe (or savings) on select 2025 European river cruises, including popular Rhine and Danube routes. To wrap up, we share actionable travel tips for sleeping better on a plane to reduce jet lag, and we answer a listener question about what to do in Miami after a cruise when your flight home isn’t until evening or the next day, including Everglades options.If this helped you plan your next trip, subscribe, share the episode with a travel-loving friend, and leave a review so more travelers can find the show.This episode of The Vacation Nerd Podcast and Radio Show is presented by Rampage Rental & Repair!  Headed to St. George, Utah? Get out and RIDE! Rent or buy your Ebike at Rampage Rental & Repair—or get your own bike tuned up and trail-ready.Cruise Snow Canyon, ride the Virgin River Trail, or explore Kayenta.Reserve your ebike ride today! Call 435-767-2003 or book at RampageRentalRepair.com.Rampage Rental & Repair—gear up, get out, and RIDE! Support the showThank you for taking the time to listen to the show.  There are literally thousands of podcasts from which you can choose, yet you listened to this show.The entire purpose of this podcast is to help people plan and book their next vacation or give listeners ideas of where they might consider going on vacation next.  Our goal is to help our listeners live their lives deliberately and intentionally.  You only get one shot at life so you might as well make it count.  Make memories with those that matter most to you.TAKE ACTION:  Quit talking about going on vacation, just do it.  If you want more information about any of the destinations we discussed during the show, or have your own custom vacation in mind, I can help you.  Please call, text, or email me.  Here's my contact information:Patrick WiscombeCell/Text:  (801) 874-7717Email:  [email protected] Vacation Nerd (Audio Podcast):  https://www.thevacationnerd.co/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheVacationNerdFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/patrick.wiscombeInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/patrick.wiscombeThreads:  https://www.threads.com/@pa...