JW Marriott Miami Marquis Review: A Free Bonvoy Points Pre Cruise Stay

By |July 18th, 2026|Categories: Marriott Bonvoy, Miami|Tags: |

THE GEN X WANDERER / JW Marriott Miami Marquis Review: A Free Bonvoy Points Pre Cruise Stay TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI NOW! JW Marriott Miami Marquis Review: A Free Bonvoy Points Stay Before Our Cruise Some hotel stays are just a place to sleep before the real trip starts. This was not one of those. My husband and I booked the JW Marriott Miami Marquis for two nights before boarding our cruise onboard the Celebrity Beyond (we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniverary), and it [...]

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Day 1: MSC World America Embarkation Process

By |June 1st, 2026|Categories: Celebrity Cruises, Cruising, Miami, MSC Cruises, MSC World America Eastern|Tags: , , , |

THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5 + 6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve BOOK YOUR MSC CRUISE TODAY! TABLE OF CONTENTS Arriving to the Miami There’s a decision that separates a smooth cruise experience from a stressful one, and it has nothing to do with onboard packages or cabin upgrades. It’s simply this: how [...]

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10 Best Places to Stay in Miami Beach Pre-Cruise

By |May 13th, 2026|Categories: Marriott Bonvoy, Cruising, Miami|Tags: , , , , , |

THE GEN X WANDERER / A stunning of Miami Beach from aboard Celebrity Cruises Beyond TABLE OF CONTENTS If you've read my previous post on 12 Best Marriott Hotels in Miami to Stay Pre-Cruise (which includes downtown Miami and Brickell area), get ready for this one that tells you the 10 Best Places to Stay in Miami Beach Pre-Cruise. You will see all Marriott branded hotels in this guide with a gold building icon on the map. There’s also a pin to the Port of Miami. Zoom out to see in full. [...]

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12 Best Marriott Hotels in Miami to Stay Pre-Cruise

By |May 12th, 2026|Categories: Marriott Bonvoy, Cruising, Miami|Tags: , , , , , |

JW Marriott Marquis Miami ~ We used our Marriott Bonvoy points to stay here free for 2 days pre-cruise! TABLE OF CONTENTS Book Your Miami Stay at a Marriott Hotel If you haven't booked your cruise yet, make sure you read my article on everything you need to know if you have never been on a cruise. If you have already, then hooray, you're on your way! Now let's help you find one of the best Marriott hotels in Miami to stay pre-cruise. You will see all Marriott [...]

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