Vacation Impossible

Episodes

1. 36

   Vacation Impossible 37: The Gratuity Special

   Ray talks about Carnival Cruise Lines automatic gratuity. He also talks about tipping generally. From cruises to restaurants to ubers and raves. What do you tip? Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members Facebook Group...

   Sep 29, 2026

   1h 17m
2. 35

   Vacation Impossible 36: GameCon

   Ray talks about changes to Carnival Cruise Lines loyalty program. He also talks about Carnival banning Bluetooth speakers. What a Teppanyaki experience is really like. Sailing on the Carnival Dream. Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members Facebook…

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   Jul 8, 2026

   1h 00m
3. 34

   Vacation Impossible 35: Portland Retro Gaming Expo

   Ray and Mike keep Carnival Cruise Lines honest about drink prices. They also talk about Carnival banning Bluetooth speakers. The value of Complaints. Carnival Radiance Review. Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members Facebook Group...

   Oct 2, 2024

   46m
4. 33

   Vacation Impossible 34: Keeping Carnival Honest

   Ray and Mindi keep Carnival Cruise Lines honest. They also talk about why Carnival REALLY got rid of the in-room chocolates. The value of Celebrities. Top 4 Most Missed Carnival Cutbacks. Our original video when they first got rid of the chocolates https://youtu.be/avgxvydQnzY Our YouTube channel...

   Dec 28, 2023

   48m
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   Vacation Impossible 33: Portland Retro Gaming Expo

   Ray and Mindi talk about Portland Retro Gaming Expo. They also talk about which Carnival cruise ships have Bonsai Teppanyaki. What's worse kids or drunk adults? Best month to cruise. Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members Facebook Group...

   Nov 13, 2023

   1h 07m
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   Vacation Impossible 32: Carnival Venezia Extravaganza

   Ray talks about the Carnival Venezia. He also talks about the Carnival HUB App Chat Function. Do all ships have hidden decks. People sitting on stairs. Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members Facebook Group http://facebook.com/groups/CarnivalVIFPClub...

   Oct 17, 2023

   1h 12m
7. 30

   THAT Cruise Picture - The Cruising Couple Interview

   Zach Clark and his wife became an overnight hit in the Cruising community on Facebook when they posted their Pixels cruise picture that they took on a Carnival Cruise. The internet got to work and the memes began to spread and soon Zach couldn't scroll through Facebook without seeing his own face...

   Jul 31, 2023

   8m
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   Vacation Impossible 31: Panorama Back To Back

   Ray talks about the current state of Carnival VIFP Club Member Parties for Platinum and Diamond guests. He also talks about his first Back To Back Cruise. My love of Hootie & The Blowfish. What to do in London. Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members...

   May 26, 2023

   1h 20m
9. 28

   Vacation Impossible 30: Carnival Panorama! Also the cheapest way to get from LAX to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, accessibility at the Long Beach Carnival Cruise Terminal, and more!

   Ray and Mindi talk about the cheapest way to get from LAX to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal for Carnival Cruises. We also talk about accessibility at the Long Beach Carnival Cruise Terminal. The value of complaints. Our first B2B cruise. Our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/vacationimpossible...

   Jan 18, 2023

   1h 47m
10. 27

    Vacation Impossible 29: Carnival Celebration! Also Carnival Cruises’ treatment of loyal cruisers, terrible travelers, and more!

    Ray and Mike talk about Carnival Cruises' newest ship the Carnival Celebration. We also talk about how Carnival treats loyal customers. Terrible travelers. Our first Transatlantic cruise. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/vacationimpossible Carnival VIFP Club Members...

    Dec 16, 2022

    1h 42m
11. 26

    Vacation Impossible 28: The Wrath Of Khan! Also Carnival Cruises’ new curfew, Benihana, and more!

    Ray, Mindi, and Julian talk about Carnival Cruises' new curfew. We also talk about how to order at Benihana. Hotel breakfasts and kindness. The Wrath Of Khan back in theaters. Visit the YouTube channel Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/VacationImpossible Check out our Carnival Cruise...

    Sep 15, 2022

    1h 23m
12. 25

    Vacation Impossible 27: Seattle! Also Carnival bans smoking in casinos, border crossings, and more!

    Ray and Mindi talk about taking road trips to Seattle in 2021. We also talk about a bad DoubleTree. Border crossings. Carnival bans smoking in casinos. Visit the YouTube channel Get the Vacation Impossible t-shirt https://teespring.com/vacationimpossibleshipfaced Recorded using FIFINE K052...

    Dec 31, 2021

    1h 05m
13. 24

    Vacation Impossible 26: Calgary! Also Do Not Disturb signs, last 4 Fantasy class cruise ships, more!

    Ray and Mindi talk about taking a road trip in 2021. We also talk about Lethbridge. Do Not Disturb signs and ear plugs. The last 4 Fantasy class cruise ships. Visit the YouTube channel Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/VacationImpossible

    Oct 7, 2021

    58m
14. 23

    Vacation Impossible 25: Edmonton! Also end of free hotel parking in Las Vegas, hotel problems, and more!

    Ray, Mindi, and Julian talk about taking a road trip to Edmonton in 2021. We also talk about the end of free hotel parking in Las Vegas. Hotel problems. Accessible attractions. Check us out on YouTube! 🎤 Recorded using FIFINE K052 Microphone https://amzn.to/2TTp2Ew As an Amazon Associate I earn...

    Jul 17, 2021

    1h 03m
15. 22

    Vacation Impossible 24: Vernon! Also taking a road trip in 2020, embarkation rituals, and more!

    Ray, Mindi, and Julian talk about taking a road trip in 2020. We also talk about Vernon. Our embarkation rituals. Our Top 3 favorite cruise ships. Visit the YouTube channel Get the Vacation Impossible t-shirt https://teespring.com/vacationimpossibleshipfaced Recorded using FIFINE K052 Microphone…

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    Sep 12, 2020

    1h 40m
16. 21

    Vacation Impossible 23: EARTHQUAKE! Also the Carnival Vista, how debarkation works, and more!

    Ray talks about the earthquake. He also talks about the Carnival Vista. How debarkation works. Plus issues with Expedia. Visit the YouTube channel Get the Vacation Impossible t-shirt https://teespring.com/vacationimpossibleshipfaced Recorded using FIFINE K052 Microphone 🎤 Amazon US:...

    Feb 7, 2020

    1h 03m
17. 20

    VACATION IMPOSSIBLE 22: Carnival Panorama. Also no more plastic straws on and most important thing to bring on a cruise and more!

    Ray, Mindi, and Julian chat about the Carnival Panorama. They also talk about no more plastic straws on Carnival Cruise. Most important thing to bring on a cruise. Plus what's it like being on a brand new ship. Visit the YouTube channel Connect with Vacation Impossible and listeners in the…

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    Jan 7, 2020

    1h 11m
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    VACATION IMPOSSIBLE 21: Las Vegas. Also Carnival Cruises switch from Coke to Pepsi and how to get free hotels and more!

    Ray chats about Las Vegas. Ray also talks about Carnival Cruises switching from Coke to Pepsi. How to get free hotels and buffets in Las Vegas using MyVegas. Plus how NEXUS helps you travel. Visit the YouTube channel Connect with Vacation Impossible and listeners in the Vacation Impossible...

    Nov 24, 2019

    1h 09m
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    VACATION IMPOSSIBLE 20: Gen Con. And Ray chats with Jon, 12 year Canadian Navy Veteran about how to prevent and cure sea sickness

    Ray chats with Jon, 12 year Canadian Navy Veteran about how to prevent and cure sea sickness. Ray also talks about how to make air travel more enjoyable. How to overcome a fear of flying. Plus not letting fear hold you back from travel. Visit the YouTube channel Connect with Vacation Impossible…

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    Aug 17, 2019

    2h 21m
20. 17

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 19 - Hilton Garden Inn billing issues, Hilton Garden Inn saves the day, Apple credit card, is Faster To The Fun worth it

    Billing issues at the Hilton Garden Inn LAX, the Hilton Garden Inn Renton saves the day!, Apple announces a new credit card, is Faster To The Fun worth it, and much more! The Vacation Impossible Podcast has a YouTube channel! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch video clips...

    May 26, 2019

    1h 11m
21. 16

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 18 - US Government Shutdown impacting travelers, Military hats in restaurants, top destinations, Carnival room service changes

    How is the US Government shutdown impacting travel, is it okay to wear a military hat in a fine dining restaurant, our top 3 travel destinations, Carnival increases the cost of Bottomless Bubbles and makes changes to Room Service, and much more! The Vacation Impossible Podcast has a YouTube...

    Jan 22, 2019

    53m
22. 15

    #VIPodcast 17 - Is Belize Bad, Sail And Sign Cards At Your Cabin, Carnival Online Check-In Changed, No Smoking Penalties Update

    Is Belize a bad port, Sail and Sign cards at your stateroom, Online check-in for Carnival Cruises changed to be more mobile friendly, Carnival increases it's penalties for violating their smoking rules, and much more! The #VIPodcast has a YouTube channel! If you'd like to help support us and also...

    Dec 9, 2018

    1h 23m
23. 14

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 16 - Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Vacations Improve Problem Solving And Impulse Control, Favorite Carnival Comedians, More!

    Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Vacations Improve Problem Solving and Impulse Control, Favorite Carnival Comedians, and more on our 16th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the YouTube page and the VI Podcast playlist!

    Nov 2, 2018

    1h 09m
24. 13

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 15 - Mario Marathon, Travel Apps, Travel Games, More!

    Mario Marathon 2018, Top 5 Travel Apps, Travel Video Games, and more on our 15th #VIPodcast and 2nd Mario Marathon Special Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Jul 27, 2018

    1h 11m
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    Vacation Impossible Podcast 14 - Sloths, Future Cruise Program, Fare Viewer, More!

    Hugging sloths, the current state of Carnival's Future Cruise Program, the end of Fare Viewer, and more on our 14th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Jul 6, 2018

    1h 14m
26. 11

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 13 - How Much Cruises Cost, Which Side Of Cruise Ships Are Best, YouTube Changes, More!

    How much cruises cost, which side of cruise ships are best, YouTube changes, and more on our 13th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Mar 4, 2018

    1h 21m
27. 10

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 12 - Carnival Cruise Basics, the end of Vid.me, Fake News, More!

    Carnival Cruise Basics including food and sail and sign cards, the end of Vid.me, Fake News for Millennials, and more on the #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Dec 10, 2017

    1h 14m
28. 9

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 11 - Road Trips, the Super Nintendo Classic, Cruise Viewer Mail, More!

    Road Trips, the release of the Super Nintendo Classic, we answer your cruise questions, and more on our 11th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Oct 29, 2017

    1h 26m
29. 8

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 10 The Mario Marathon Special - Mario Marathon, Trouble At O'Hare Airport, Child's Play Charity, More!

    The Mario Marathon, issues with layovers at O'Hare airport, Child's Play charity, and more on our 10th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Jul 8, 2017

    1h 14m
30. 7

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 9 - Alaskan Cruises, Carnival discontinuing it's future cruise program, art, More!

    Alaskan Cruises, Carnival discontinuing it's future cruise program, art, and more on our 9th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    May 24, 2017

    1h 17m
31. 6

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 8 - Favorite Canadian Destinations, Ferry ProTips, JonCon, Victoria, More!

    Vacation Impossible Podcast 8 - Mike's Favorite Canadian Destinations, Ferry ProTips, Jon Con, More! Our favorite Canadian destinations, BC Ferries ProTip, JonCon debrief, and more on our 8th #VIPodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Apr 26, 2017

    1h 20m
32. 5

    Vacation Impossible Podcast Episode VII The Jon Awakens - Escape Rooms, Jon's Honeymoon, JonCon, Future Travel Plans, More!

    Escape Room review, Jon's Honeymoon roadtrip, JonCon preview, Future Travel Plans on the horizon, and more on this #VIPodcast! Listen to the #VIPodcast on Podbean! Listen on iTunes! Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist! Email us at [email protected]

    Jan 18, 2017

    1h 01m
33. 4

    #VIPodcast 6 - Carnival Imagination Review, No Future Cruise Desk on 4 Carnival Ships, Ray makes Plantinum, More!

    A review of the Carnival Imagination, Carnival shuts down the future cruises desks on 4 ships, Ray makes Plantinum status, and more on our sixth #VIpodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Dec 16, 2016

    1h 12m
34. 3

    #VIPodcast 5 - Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Missing Jewelry On A Carnival Cruise, Misleading Excursion Info, More!

    Portland Retro Gaming Expo, jewelry going missing on a Carnival cruise, misleading excursion information, and more on our fifth #VIpodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Nov 25, 2016

    42m
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    #VIPodcast 4 - How To Pick An Excursion, Annoying People, Waffles, More!

    Advice on how to pick an excursion, an update on the great waffle debate, annoying people, and more on our fourth #VIpodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Sep 9, 2016

    25m
36. 1

    #VIPodcast 3 - Mike’s Vancouver Vacation, Mario Marathon, Waffles, More!

    Mike's Vancouver Vacation, a Mario Marathon update and highlights, advice on how to make waffles, and more on our third #VIpodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Jun 30, 2016

    2h 25m
37. #VIPodcast 2 - Mike's Vancouver Vacation, Ghostbusters, Return of Mario Marathon, More!

    Mike's Vancouver Vacation, the backlash to James Rolfe's refusal to see the new Ghostbusters film, the return of the Mario Marathon charity event, and more on our second #VIpodcast Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Jun 18, 2016

    1h 05m
38. #VIPodcast 1 - How Much Cruises Cost, Carnival Announces Expansion to China, Dangers of Unofficial Excursions, More!

    How much do cruises cost, Carnival has announced it will be sending ships to China, the risks of taking an unofficial excursion, our future plans, and more on our first #VIPodcast! Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the VIPodcast playlist!

    Jun 18, 2016

    1h 11m