Christina Curates Cruises and more with Travelmation

Christina Curates Cruises and more with Travelmation 🌎✈️ Travel Advisor | Cruise Specialist 🚒Travel Expert 🌴🚒 Helping you plan unforgettable voyages and stress-free getaways, one port at a time!

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09/23/2026

🌏🚒 WORLD ASIA WEDNESDAY: WHERE ARE WE SLEEPING?! πŸ›οΈβœ¨

We’ve talked about the FOOD. 🍝
We’ve talked about the FUN. 🎒
We’ve talked about the ENTERTAINMENT. 🎭

But eventually… we have to sleep. πŸ˜‚

So this week, we’re talking about CABINS aboard MSC WORLD ASIA!

And on a ship this big, choosing your cabin isn’t necessarily as simple as saying, β€œGive me a balcony!”

MSC World Asia will offer several different ways to stay onboard, depending on your budget, who you’re traveling with and what kind of experience you want.

πŸ›οΈ INTERIOR CABINS

If you’re someone who says, β€œI’m only in my room to shower and sleep,” this may be all you need!

Interior cabins can be a great way to keep the price down and put more of that vacation budget toward excursions, specialty dining and experiences.

🌊 OCEANVIEW CABINS

Want some natural light and a view of the water without paying for your own outdoor space?

Oceanview gives you that window to the world while still keeping things fairly simple.

πŸŒ… BALCONY CABINS

Now we’re getting into MY territory. πŸ˜‚

Imagine waking up, opening the curtains and stepping outside with your coffee while you’re sailing through the Mediterranean.

And World-class ships offer different balcony styles, so location and balcony type matter when we’re choosing your cabin.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ TRAVELING WITH FAMILY?

There are also options designed for families and groups, including cabins that can accommodate more guests and connecting accommodations.

This is one of those situations where I really recommend having someone look at the actual cabin and deck plan instead of simply choosing whatever pops up first.

Because two cabins that sound similar on the booking screen can have VERY different locations and setups!

And then…

✨πŸ₯‚ THERE’S MSC YACHT CLUB. πŸ₯‚βœ¨

Think of Yacht Club as your luxury retreat tucked inside the larger ship.

You still get everything MSC World Asia has to offer, but you also have access to an exclusive Yacht Club experience with perks such as:

πŸ›ŽοΈ Butler and concierge service
🍽️ An exclusive Yacht Club restaurant
πŸ₯‚ Premium drinks
🌊 Private lounge and outdoor areas
β˜€οΈ Exclusive pool and sundeck space
⚑ Priority services
πŸ›οΈ Upgraded suites and amenities

It’s basically a quieter, more luxurious world within MSC World Asia… while all the restaurants, entertainment, attractions and excitement of the ship are still right outside your door.

And THAT is one of the things I love about ships like this.

You can experience the same ship in completely different ways.

πŸ’° Keep it simple with an interior and spend your money exploring Europe.

πŸŒ… Grab a balcony and wake up to Mediterranean views.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Choose accommodations that work better for your family.

πŸ₯‚ Or go ALL OUT with Yacht Club.

There really isn’t one β€œbest” cabin.

There’s the cabin that makes the most sense for YOUR trip.

And as a travel advisor, that’s one of the things I help with! I don’t just look at the price. I look at the deck, location, what’s above and below you, how far you are from elevators and what type of cabin actually makes sense for the way you travel.

Because nobody wants to find out AFTER boarding that their β€œperfect cabin” is directly underneath the nightly chair-dragging Olympics. πŸ˜‚

🌏 NEXT WEEK: We’re getting even closer to my December sailing aboard MSC World Asia, and there is still SO much of this ship left to explore!

πŸ“… I’ll be sailing MSC World Asia December 4–11, 2026, and I cannot wait to show you what all of this looks like IN PERSON!

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸš† SCENTS & SUITCASES: DON’T VISIT SWITZERLAND AND STAY IN JUST ONE PLACE!Switzerland may be a relatively small country...
09/23/2026

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸš† SCENTS & SUITCASES: DON’T VISIT SWITZERLAND AND STAY IN JUST ONE PLACE!

Switzerland may be a relatively small country, but every region offers a completely different experience.

If you want to truly experience Switzerland, combine a few destinations and let the country’s incredible rail system become part of the adventure!

Here are a few places you could include:

πŸ™οΈ ZURICH
A convenient arrival city with shopping, museums, restaurants and a beautiful historic center.

🌊 LUCERNE
A gorgeous lakeside city surrounded by mountains, famous for the Chapel Bridge and easy mountain excursions.

πŸ”οΈ INTERLAKEN
An adventure-filled base located between two lakes, with access to some of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain scenery.

🌸 LAUTERBRUNNEN
A storybook valley filled with cliffs, waterfalls, green meadows and charming villages.

🚞 ZERMATT
A car-free Alpine village located beneath the Matterhorn, perfect for mountain views, hiking and scenic train rides.

🌍 GENEVA
A sophisticated city on Lake Geneva that works beautifully with nearby vineyards, lakeside towns and excursions into France.

And don’t treat the train as transportation you simply need to get through! Switzerland’s scenic rail journeys can be some of the biggest highlights of the entire trip.

πŸš† Glacier Express
πŸš† Bernina Express
πŸš† GoldenPass Express
πŸš† Gotthard Panorama Express

A well-planned Switzerland vacation could combine cities, lakes, mountain villages and scenic trainsβ€”all without needing to rent a car.

Which stop belongs at the top of your Switzerland list? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸ‘‡

As a travel advisor, I can help you choose the right destinations, create a logical itinerary and coordinate your hotels, rail travel and experiences. My planning services are complimentary!

09/22/2026
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸ”οΈ SCENTS & SUITCASES: WELCOME TO SWITZERLAND!Stamp your passport because Week 9 is taking us somewhere that looks lik...
09/21/2026

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸ”οΈ SCENTS & SUITCASES: WELCOME TO SWITZERLAND!

Stamp your passport because Week 9 is taking us somewhere that looks like it belongs inside a storybook…

SWITZERLAND! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­βœ¨

Think snowcapped mountains, bright blue lakes, scenic train rides, flower-filled valleys, charming villages andβ€”of courseβ€”plenty of Swiss chocolate! 🍫

This week, we’ll explore three completely different sides of Switzerland:

πŸ”οΈ The breathtaking Swiss Alps
🌸 Colorful valleys and picturesque mountain villages
🍫 Swiss chocolate, cozy cafés and charming city streets
πŸš† Some of the most beautiful train journeys in the world
🏑 Storybook destinations like Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt and Lauterbrunnen

And while I take you through the travel side of Switzerland, The Scent Society by Lacey is bringing the journey home through three destination-inspired scents:

πŸ”οΈ Embered Evergreen β€” The Swiss Alps
🌸 Alpine Blooms β€” Swiss Wildflowers
🍫 Mochadoodle β€” Swiss Chocolate & CafΓ© Culture

Tell me: Which part of Switzerland would you be most excited to experienceβ€”the mountains, the villages, the scenic trains or the chocolate? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸ‘‡

As a travel advisor, I can help you create a customized Switzerland vacation, European rail journey or cruise-and-land adventure. My planning services are complimentary!

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ›‚ SCENTS & SUITCASES: PASSPORT CHECK-IN!Another week. Another stamp in our Scents & Suitcases passport. 🧳🌎And this wee...
09/20/2026

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ›‚ SCENTS & SUITCASES: PASSPORT CHECK-IN!

Another week. Another stamp in our Scents & Suitcases passport. 🧳🌎

And this week took us somewhere truly unforgettable...

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ EGYPT!

We started with the pyramids, but we quickly learned that Egypt is SO much more than one bucket-list photo.

This week we explored...

πŸ”Ί The Great Pyramids of Giza
πŸ—Ώ The Great Sphinx
πŸ›οΈ The ancient temples of Luxor
πŸ‘‘ The Valley of the Kings
πŸ›³οΈ Cruising the Nile
🌴 Beautiful Aswan
πŸ›οΈ Abu Simbel
🌊 The Red Sea
πŸŒ™ And even Egypt after dark!

And of course, The Scent Society by Lacey made sure our suitcases weren't the only things traveling. πŸ˜‚πŸ•―οΈ

Our Egypt scent journey took us from...

✨ White Amber & Teak for the warmth of ancient temples and Egypt's golden desert...

🌿 Luna for jasmine gardens and the softer, greener side of life along the Nile...

πŸŒ™ Midnight Sandalwood for lanterns, illuminated temples and the magic of Egypt after dark.

Three completely different scents for three completely different sides of Egypt. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬βœ¨

And THAT is exactly what Scents & Suitcases is all about.

🧳 New destinations.
πŸ•―οΈ Familiar scents.
🌎 A whole new way to experience both.

So before we close our Egypt passport...

Which part of Egypt week made YOUR bucket list? πŸ‘€

Drop it in the comments! πŸ‘‡

But don't unpack that suitcase just yet...

Because our next boarding pass is ready. ✈️

PASSPORT STAMP #8: EGYPT βœ…

And for WEEK 9, we're trading...

πŸͺ Desert sand for snow-capped mountains
🌴 The Nile for crystal-blue alpine lakes
πŸ›οΈ Ancient temples for storybook villages
β˜€οΈ Egyptian sunshine for crisp mountain air...

Next stop...

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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­πŸ”οΈ SWITZERLAND! πŸ”οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

Think scenic trains winding through the Alps, turquoise lakes, charming villages, mountain peaks, chocolate, cheese and views that don't even look REAL. πŸš‚πŸ”οΈπŸ«πŸ§€

Tomorrow, Christina kicks off Week 9 of Scents & Suitcases, and we're heading straight into the Swiss Alps!

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland is calling... who's coming with us?! 🧳✈️

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸͺ SCENTS & SUITCASES: BUILD YOUR EGYPT ADVENTURE!You've got ONE trip to Egypt...What are you choosing? πŸ‘€You can only p...
09/18/2026

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸͺ SCENTS & SUITCASES: BUILD YOUR EGYPT ADVENTURE!

You've got ONE trip to Egypt...

What are you choosing? πŸ‘€

You can only pick 5:

πŸ”Ί A. Stand in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza
πŸͺ B. Ride a camel near the pyramids
πŸ—Ώ C. Visit the Great Sphinx
πŸ‘‘ D. Explore the Valley of the Kings
πŸ›οΈ E. Walk through Karnak Temple
πŸ›³οΈ F. Take a multi-night Nile River cruise
🎈 G. Take a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor
🏺 H. Spend hours exploring Egypt's ancient treasures in the museums
🌴 I. Explore beautiful Aswan
πŸ›οΈ J. Make the journey to Abu Simbel
🌊 K. Finish your trip relaxing at a Red Sea resort
πŸ›οΈ L. Shop the markets and experience Cairo at night

ONLY FIVE. 😈

And no, "all of them" is not an answer. πŸ˜‚

I already know I'm going to have trouble choosing mine.

πŸ‘‡ Drop your five letters in the comments!

And THAT wraps up our travel through Egypt! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬

Tomorrow, The Scent Society by Lacey has one more Egypt-inspired scent for us, and then Sunday we'll meet back here for our Passport Check-In and reveal where Scents & Suitcases is heading NEXT. 🧳🌎✨

09/17/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·πŸ‡­πŸ‡·πŸ‡²πŸ‡ͺ GREECE + CROATIA + MONTENEGRO FOR UNDER $3,000 FOR TWO?! πŸ›³οΈβœ¨

And YES... drinks AND Wi-Fi are included! πŸ‘€πŸ₯‚

This is one of those Mediterranean cruise deals that deserves some attention!

🌊 CELEBRITY INFINITY
πŸ“… May 23, 2027
πŸ›³οΈ 7-night Mediterranean cruise
πŸ“ Round-trip from Athens, Greece
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece
πŸ‡²πŸ‡ͺ Montenegro
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Croatia

And the pricing for TWO guests is πŸ”₯:

✨ Inside Cabin: $2,784 total
πŸ₯‚ Drinks included
πŸ“± Wi-Fi included
πŸ’° $50 Onboard Credit

🌊 Oceanview: $2,808 total
πŸ₯‚ Drinks included
πŸ“± Wi-Fi included
πŸ’° $50 Onboard Credit

πŸ‘‘ Concierge Class: $5,056 total
πŸ₯‚ Drinks included
πŸ“± Wi-Fi included
πŸ’° $150 Onboard Credit

πŸ§–β€β™€οΈ AquaClass: $5,816 total
πŸ₯‚ Drinks included
πŸ“± Wi-Fi included
πŸ’° $150 Onboard Credit

🚨 BUT LOOK AT THAT OCEANVIEW PRICE!

It’s only $24 MORE TOTAL than the inside cabin for TWO people. 😳

For $2,808 total for two, you could cruise the Mediterranean for 7 nights, visit three countries, have an oceanview cabin, and have your drinks + Wi-Fi included.

That works out to just $1,404 per person! 🀯

May is also such a beautiful time to experience the Mediterranean before the peak summer season really gets rolling. β˜€οΈ

If Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro have been sitting on your bucket list, this might be your sign to stop saving the pictures and start planning the trip. 🧳✨

πŸ“© Message me for details or to get a quote!

✈️ Christina Curates Cruises and more with Travelmation
My travel planning services are complimentary, and I can help with the cruise, flights, pre-cruise Athens stay, transfers, excursions, and the little details that turn a cruise into a whole European vacation. πŸŒπŸ›³οΈ

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