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Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel
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We’re Ron and Melissa and we own Sandy Sun Travel. We'd love to help you plan your dream vacation.
Our specialties are cruise and beach vacations, but we are a full service travel agency, so we can help you plan a quick weekend trip, or that bucket-list vacation to anywhere.
We love to have fun together. We had a blast raising our children, we love our grandchildren, but being together as a couple is our favorite! We hope you follow along as we share our life and travels with you.
We post Vlogs after we take a cruise, trip or getaway. Depending on life- our schedule may change from time to time.
Check out our Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! Email us at rhargrove@dreamvacations.com or check us out at www.sandysuntravel.com
Send us some snail mail at PO Box 302 Kingston, IL 60135
Our specialties are cruise and beach vacations, but we are a full service travel agency, so we can help you plan a quick weekend trip, or that bucket-list vacation to anywhere.
We love to have fun together. We had a blast raising our children, we love our grandchildren, but being together as a couple is our favorite! We hope you follow along as we share our life and travels with you.
We post Vlogs after we take a cruise, trip or getaway. Depending on life- our schedule may change from time to time.
Check out our Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! Email us at rhargrove@dreamvacations.com or check us out at www.sandysuntravel.com
Send us some snail mail at PO Box 302 Kingston, IL 60135
Tips to Make Embarkation Day Smooth and Easy
Here's a list of tips to help make boarding that ship easier and quicker!
To book your next vacation, contact us at
(815) 604-8496
rhargrove@dreamvacations.com
www.sandysuntravel.com
Check out our Amazon Shop Here:
www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS
Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case
Condor Backpack: tinyurl.com/Condor-Bag
Use code FTT10 at checkout for 10% off
Check out Cruise Spotlight: cruisespotlight.com
You can find Ship Comparisons, Tips and Tricks, and an amazing Drink Package Calculator for all of the cruise lines.
Send us mail:
PO Box 302, Kingston, IL 60145
Here are links to some of the items we use:
Snorkel Mask: amzn.to/3Dwhg9b
Portable Fan:
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Neck Fan:
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Bottle Fan:
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Wall Magnets:
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Multiplug Outlet:
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Our Favorite Seasickness prevention:
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Luggage Tag Holders:
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Shoe Organizer:
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Bottle Protector:
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ReHydration Packets:
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Shower Mirror:
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Towel Clips:
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Some links here are affiliate links. Please feel free to use my affiliate links when available. Items in affiliate links won't cost you any more, but we get a small commission that will help us grow the channel.
#CruiseNews
#CruiseUpdates
#CruiseLife
To book your next vacation, contact us at
(815) 604-8496
rhargrove@dreamvacations.com
www.sandysuntravel.com
Check out our Amazon Shop Here:
www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS
Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case
Condor Backpack: tinyurl.com/Condor-Bag
Use code FTT10 at checkout for 10% off
Check out Cruise Spotlight: cruisespotlight.com
You can find Ship Comparisons, Tips and Tricks, and an amazing Drink Package Calculator for all of the cruise lines.
Send us mail:
PO Box 302, Kingston, IL 60145
Here are links to some of the items we use:
Snorkel Mask: amzn.to/3Dwhg9b
Portable Fan:
amzn.to/3bw83U6
Neck Fan:
amzn.to/3zUw0xG
Bottle Fan:
amzn.to/3JupzED
Wall Magnets:
amzn.to/3oTJTWI
Multiplug Outlet:
amzn.to/3brWhKv
Our Favorite Seasickness prevention:
amzn.to/3zSoxzh
Luggage Tag Holders:
amzn.to/3cXAKtj
Shoe Organizer:
amzn.to/3d4Zhwx
Bottle Protector:
amzn.to/3zyytMS
ReHydration Packets:
amzn.to/3Sod2Xo
Shower Mirror:
amzn.to/3bp6TtG
Towel Clips:
amzn.to/47BEGI5
Some links here are affiliate links. Please feel free to use my affiliate links when available. Items in affiliate links won't cost you any more, but we get a small commission that will help us grow the channel.
#CruiseNews
#CruiseUpdates
#CruiseLife
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Be a Good Neighbor!
zhlédnutí 58Před 10 dny
We share some suggestions to help you be a good neighbor on your balcony! To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case...
Nine Things to Buy for Your Next Cruise
zhlédnutí 70Před 17 dny
We share some of the things that we take on every cruise! To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case Condor Backpack...
All the NCL Drink Package Details for 2024
zhlédnutí 506Před 24 dny
To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case Condor Backpack: tinyurl.com/Condor-Bag Use code FTT10 at checkout for 10...
NCL Encore Cruise Review 2024
zhlédnutí 137Před měsícem
We talk about our likes and dislikes from our NCL Encore cruise in Feb 2024 To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Ca...
Even Hotel Miami Airport Tour and Review
zhlédnutí 135Před měsícem
Walk Through the Even Hotel Miami Airport with us, and we talk about our expereince at the hotel and what happened after. To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voy...
Miami Even Hotel Room 626 Tour
zhlédnutí 55Před měsícem
Walk through our hotel room at the Even Hotel in Miami. To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case Condor Backpack: ...
NCL Encore Balcony Cabin 12248 Tour
zhlédnutí 152Před měsícem
Here's a quick walkthrough of balcony cabin12248 on the Norwegian Encore To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case ...
NCL Encore Debarkation Day
zhlédnutí 195Před 2 měsíci
We leave the NCL Encore and we spand the day in Miami shopping, eating and watching football! To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyu...
Our Last Day: Great Stirrup Cay, Dinner and Fun NCL Encore Vlog Day 7
zhlédnutí 132Před 2 měsíci
We visit Great Stirrup Cay and have some fun on the ship. To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case Condor Backpack...
NCL Encore Vlog 6: We Find Sun on the Second Sea Day
zhlédnutí 134Před 2 měsíci
We finally get some sun and we enjoy it To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case Condor Backpack: tinyurl.com/Cond...
NCL Encore Day 5: Tortola Shopping and Cagney's Steakhouse
zhlédnutí 207Před 2 měsíci
We spend a rainy day in Tortola and we do dinner at Cagney's steakhouse To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case C...
NCL Encore Day 4: St. Thomas Skyride and Dinner in the Manhattan Room
zhlédnutí 173Před 3 měsíci
We have a fun day in St Thomas To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyurl.com/Voyageur-Case Condor Backpack: tinyurl.com/Condor-Bag Us...
NCL Encore Vlog Part 3: Taino Bay and Q BBQ
zhlédnutí 169Před 3 měsíci
We stop in Taino Bay and enjoy some BBQ at dinner To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Click here to enter for a chance to win a $10K vacation! rhargrove.dreamvacations.com/travel/cruises/Contest.html?PG=1&SWEEPSTAKE_NAME=3Q05 Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aip...
Norwegian Encore Vlog 2: Sea Day Bar Crawl and Le Bistro
zhlédnutí 668Před 3 měsíci
It was a rainy day, so we have a fun Sea Day where we do a bar crawl and dinner at Le Bistro To book your next vacation, contact us at (815) 604-8496 rhargrove@dreamvacations.com www.sandysuntravel.com Check out our Amazon Shop Here: www.amazon.com/shop/funtimetravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsffuntimetravel_02W4N2XBH08SDQG0M9CS Click here to check out the Voyager Check In Luggage: tinyur...
We already have our reservation. Will that still include tips. Our reservation is in Aqua class and it is a Suite.
Love your videos! Thanks for posting content! So helpful!!!😊
You are so welcome!
Ron, let me know when we can chat. Have questions about this ship.😊
Had to pick a new video because you talked too long at first and didn’t give the info I needed
Hope you found one that worked for you!
Thank you for sharing 🤗
You are so welcome
Part of the enjoyment of a balcony is the peaceful view without interrupting others or being interrupting to others in their enjoyment of how they use their balcony. Quiet calm seas at night or during the day are why extra is paid for it. Socializing is for when you are outside the room!
When I was a new cruiser, I did not realize I could turn the balcony light on and off. I thought it was controlled as an exterior light on the ship. I know...duh? But I did not know that was "my" light to turn on and off! 🙄🙄🙄
Great information and a refresher course on some of the things I had forgotten about! Thank you! You guys rock! 😎😎😎
Easier on phone or computer?
I think knot might be a little bit easier on your phone since you have to take a picture, but either way isn’t bad.
As someone who doesn’t drink alcoholic beverages, is a diabetic & pretty much only drinks tea, water & occasionally sparkling water, I’m not sure the exorbitant cost of drink packages makes no sense for me unless single bottles of water cost $10 per bottle which is robbery. I’ll bring a water purifier & use fountain water.
It is really easy to blow up the ov real cost of a cruise. Drink packages, wife, and dining are definitely expensive add ons. Especially if you have additional circumstances like you have. One of the nice things about cruising is that you can get a really great vacation for a relatively reasonable cost if you don't need or desire any add ons!
Thanks for the upload!!!❤
Our pleasure! Glad to help.
Very helpful what about downloading the edocs?
There is a page at 2:39 in our video where can see a link to download your edocs. It’s on the lower left hand side. It’s a blue button labeled “view edocs”
You are so funny!! Love your videos!! Thanks for the videos! Can't wait to see more!
Thank you so much. We have so much fun together. Glad you enjoy it!
GSC will have a pier I hear in 2025
Baked ziti for the price of a specialty dinner? Not me! Like la cucina fo spaghetti or pizza! Cheap meals are not Specialty!
We had baked ziti in the Manhattan dining room. That’s part of the included dining. Sorry if we didn’t make that clear. We had 4 specialty dining nights that were wonderful We had 3 dinners in the included dining.
The Premium drink pkg SHOULD cover water containers! If it covers drinks up to $15, what's up with not including water containers and energy drinks? COME ON NCL!
NCL has two beverage packages. The Unlimited Open Bar package and the Premium Plus Package. We were surprised that water wasn’t included in the Open Bar package, but it was more than enough for us with the exception of the water
@@SandySunTravel acceptance of less or paying $243/person to add water and energy drinks is just greedy of NCL!
Great video. Thanks for the tips. I had been wondering about the exact time to be able to check in and you answered it for me. (9pm out here in CA the day before)
Glad it was helpful! For us, we’ve always been able to use the “midnight” trick.
You guys are Saints! I do try to pack my patience when I travel and cruise or just leave the house, but I was getting quite annoyed by the lack of customer service as you told your story! 😡 I am curious as to how you picked the Even Hotel and if you did any due diligence prior to booking? Were there any Yelp or Travel Advisor reviews? Was the hotel just having a bad day(s) so to speak? Like a change in management or personnel or is it always this convoluted? As you know, our money will spend anywhere, so while the accommodations are important, it is the customer service that is still paramount. Yes, they made you whole but thankfully you all are experienced travelers (and Travel Agents). The resolution should not have been that complicated. In fact, they should have given you some kind of discount for your trouble and inconvenience. That might help me consider giving them a second chance. Anyone or business can have a bad day but what you went through was over the top! Bless you for remaining polite and professional! 😇😇😇 And thanks for the "heads up" on the Not-so-Even Hotel! 😄
Ha. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, there were some reviews and some of them weren’t very complimentary, but we thought there was a good chance that it would be fine. To be honest we had a hard time believing the reviews, and the price was so good that we thought it was worth the risk- $222 for a suite and breakfast??? We’re not mad- especially since we went in with some foreknowledge. That said, we were absolutely shocked that there was a problem with EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION. It was amazing. I don’t think they could have tried to be worse. The only saving grace is that our room was clean and breakfast was tasty. Thanks for watching our videos.
@@SandySunTravel I see, being some what fore warned would make a difference but very disappointing as a business model...or maybe just the staffing and customer service and complaint resolutions. Thanks again!
We were definitely on alert as a result of our due diligence, but it was really bad. Far worse than we let on in our video. We were discussing it with our friends last night and they were surprised that we were so gentle in our post. Have a great day!
@@SandySunTravel LOL! Thanks again for being candid! I guess if we didn't laugh, we would cry! Take care! and keep smiling!
Thank you so much for the content!! We really appreciate it! Love your videos and your all natural approach!! Look forward to more content!! Thanks for sharing!❤
You are so welcome! Thank for the compliment
The Hectic Hotel has Hostile Times
If lords were real! Maybe in the UK!
Should call it the NEVER AGAIN hotel!
For sure! Lol
I’ll stick with Hilton brand!
That’s probably a good idea!
Fun fact: I just learned it’s midnight port time wherever your port is. Carnival is EST no matter where your port is
Just got home from a Mediterranean cruise on the Norwegian Epic...it was amazing...Greece, Malta, Italy. Shore excursions were fantastic and so good to return home to the ship and our cozy cabin...floating hotel. We also really enjoyed "Maltings" stopped there often on our way to dinner or a night cap before bed.
Sounds like a great time!
Can I upload a pic from my photos (iPhone) or take a pic of my passport pic? Thx for the great info
I think it might be possible, but if I recall, I had trouble when I tried to do that
Food republic is part of the dining plan for the speciality restaurants, you get x amount of dishes in terms of dining package, so please update your information
Thank you for the info.
When talking maybe drop the music or reduce volume so we aren't distracted and could hear what you think we need to know.
Nice room. Im thinking of making a cozy room / bathroom private entry space for overnight stays. Cruisers only. Which would include pick up from the airport and me taking them to the port of Miami or Port Everglades ( Ft Lauderdale). I'll make it very affordable.
That’s a really cool idea. Maybe you could do an Airbnb How far are you from the ports?
If purchased before your cruise you can also save some money. In addition, I would get cans from the coffee bar and or pizza place and take them back to my room. Just grab a cup of ice from the Lido deck. Tipping goes a long way, during dinner let your server know what you're drinking and let them know and most times they bring a second after the 5 minutes,
Can you tell me if juice is included with bottomless bubbles and if so where is it served? Thanks and happy cruising.
@@debbie6125 Soft drink is served by the glass (16 ounces); juice is served by the glass (10 ounces)
Yes, I’m very very disappointed in princess cruises. I am a platinum member with over 100 sea days with them on eight different cruises. I’ll be taking one more cruise with them in July 2024 out of Southampton. It’s difficult for me to stay loyal to them, given how they have cut back benefits, and then wrapped it up as a “perk“ New label. The loss of Alfredo‘s dining the addition of other restaurants with pay as you go, coupled with the ridiculously priced excursions make it hard to stick with Princess. Personally, I bought excursions on my own for all 11 ports we’re visiting and I’ve saved easily $700 per person. Everyone says “oh but what if you miss the ship”, you scheduled these things so that you have a buffer on the arrival side leaving at least two hours or more between the return to the ship and the all aboard time. All the excursions I booked are almost identical to the ships but cheaper. Personally, with all the onboard credit you get from both your travel agency, and from Princess, buying a drink package just doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. I get half off the Wi-Fi anyway, so I would never purchase the drink packages. As a retired military I also get $250 on credit. I think it’s also worth mentioning the pre-cruise experience with Princess has gone down the toilet. What do I mean? You can’t speak to anybody in the United States. It’s all outsources to the Philippines. When they had price drops, my travel agency had to argue with Princess to honor that twice they may be booked the cruise and I was able to get a similar balcony. With the most recent price drop, I was able to upgrade to a mini suite for less than the price of a balcony. But princess made it very difficult.
My favorite port is Dominica. It has the highest elevation in all of the Caribbean in its mountains.
That TV is an insult to cruisers. They should have made it portable so you can bring it close to the bed or vanity chair. Even the Prima has at least a 40" TV
You’re right, it is small. The TV has never really been much of a concern for us because we don’t watch that much TV when we’re on a cruise. That said you sure think it would’ve been bigger.
@SandySunTravel I understand that many don't use it, but for those who occasionally find a relax time in the room for a movie and I have a 65" QLED at home, even a bit bigger might help.
You can use a specialty dining credit at Food Republic.
We’ll have to try it next time
I got one of your company's email about travel in UK and Ireland on CIE buses that maybe I'll call you about after my next cruise on the Pearl.
Of course, we’ll be here
Slow down on the camera movement. You will have better content. Give it a try.
For sure. This was our very first video and we were t even sure we were going to post it.
I could live on a cruise ship forever. Lol
For sure. It’s always so hard leaving the ship
Thank you for this video. I've been all over the princess website for the last 2 hours and for some reason they refuse to list the price of the zero alcohol package
Love your videos!! Especially your comments on how things are! We are on the Encore in December. Can't wait!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! This really made our day!
I LOVE tender boats.
It is a fun experience that you get nowhere else
Yes the negative is taking a tender to the island, but well worth it for those great tasting ribs that they serve. 😅
You got that right!
We were on the Encore in August of 2022 in Alaska and we loved it.
It is a beautiful ship!
The cruising industry is going to get so expensive that people will travel more on land.
We totally agree.
Loved the Choir of Man when I saw it.
I really like your videos! More place than face!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for this video. It made my check in process much less stressful when I encountered the same issues with adding the card payment and photo. I found with the photo, even though I got the error message, it let me add it again, I just kept resizing the same photo and it eventually accepted it.
So glad it helped you
Great video, it showed me the updates and answered some questions
Glad I could help
Awful carpet in hall between Savor & Taste!! Hard on the eyes