Jeff Burnham Travel- Independent Agent in Avoya Network

09/10/2026

✈️ Cruise Airfare: Part 5

So, after everything we’ve covered — is cruise-line airfare actually worth it?

Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. The key is knowing what you’re really getting.

Here’s how I look at it. 👇

After five articles on “free” flights, hidden costs, flexibility and protection, it all comes down to choosing the right cruise—and then the smartest way to get there.

09/05/2026

🍁 Ready to Chase October?

Come along on a fall road trip this October through Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine—winding roads, covered bridges, mountain views and the spectacular Maine coast.

Turn up the sound and enjoy the ride. 🍂🚗

09/05/2026

Part 4 of my Cruise Airfare Unpacked series is up!

✈️ Flight canceled? Connection missed? When travel plans go wrong, cruise-line airfare may offer one of its biggest advantages.

Here’s what that protection can actually mean. 🚢

Cruise-line airfare can’t prevent delays or cancellations—but when your trip starts to unravel, having the cruise line in your corner can make a real difference.

08/28/2026

“Free airfare” sounds great—but how much control do you actually have?

In Part 3 of my Free Airfare series, we look beyond the price at flight choices, flexibility and protection.

Flight choices, seat assignments, flexibility and protection can matter just as much as the price.

08/25/2026

Just back from Curaçao! 🇨🇼🌴

I recently had the chance to experience this incredible island with my family, and Curaçao definitely lived up to the hype. Beautiful beaches, colorful Willemstad, sea turtles, flamingos, caves, incredible sunsets—and plenty of Blue Curaçao along the way. 🍹

I put together this little reel (and even a song!) to share some of what makes Curaçao such a great Caribbean getaway.

If Curaçao has been on your radar—or it is now—I’d love to help you plan your own island escape.

Jeff Burnham Travel | The Pickled Traveler

08/23/2026

“Free airfare” sounds like an easy decision—but is it always the cheapest choice?

In Part 2 of Cruise Airfare Unpacked, I compare:

✈️ Taking the included airfare vs. accepting an airfare credit
🏠 How your home airport can change the answer
💺 Basic, main-cabin and premium economy
🚢 A cruise with free airfare vs. a lower-priced cruise without it

The same promotion can be a great deal for one couple and the wrong choice for another.

Which Is Actually Cheaper? A closer look at free airfare, flight credits and the true cost of getting to your cruise.

08/18/2026

Free airfare. $799 airfare. $999 airfare.

Are these cruise-line airfare offers really as good as they sound—or is the advertised price only the beginning?

This is Part 1 of my new five-part series, Cruise Airfare Unpacked: Is It Worth the Price?

Before deciding whether cruise-line airfare is a good deal, travelers need to understand exactly what the advertised price includes—and what it doesn’t.

Part 1 of Cruise Airfare Unpacked: Is It Worth the Price?

08/16/2026

🌴🚢 There’s just something about Caribbean cruising…

Beautiful islands, turquoise water, warm sunshine and a different view every day.

Where will you sail next?

🎵 And yes, I’ve been playing around with creating the music too. Snappy enough? # #😂

⚓ Jeff Burnham | The Pickled Traveler

08/14/2026

Ever wonder why cruise prices can look so different depending on where you search?

One website advertises one price, another shows something completely different — but once you dig into the details and compare the same cruise, cabin and inclusions, those prices often end up surprisingly close.

So where do those advertised differences come from? And does one travel company really have access to dramatically better cruise prices than everyone else?

I took a deeper look at how cruise pricing actually works, including commissions, booking direct, group rates and where genuine savings can occur.

Why the same cruise usually costs about the same no matter where you book — and where genuine differences can still appear.

04/12/2026

Interested in a 5-7 day tour of Glacier National Park this summer? Reach out for the perfectly aligned Driving tour of GNP. Spokane, Sandpoint, Whitefish, Going to the Sun Road, Couer D’Alene plus numerous other points of Interest.