Come with us on a 12‑day Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise from Barcelona to Venice. We share each port, key highlights and simple tips so you can plan and enjoy this
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Staying connected internationally keeps us calm and organised while travelling. We can avoid roaming bill shock by using eSIMs, local SIMs, safe Wi‑Fi habits, and simple messaging routines.
Plan romantic escapes without the extravagant price tag using off-peak timing, thoughtful stays, simple surprises, and a balanced itinerary. We’ll create meaningful moments together without overspending.
Our score is out of 10 and based on:
Location & convenience – 30%
Room Quality & cleanliness – 30%
Facilities & services – 25%
Dining – 15%
We do not take price (value for money) into our calculations, as rates can differ substantially depending on when you go. If you travel in peak season, then expect to pay the highest rates, but it does not (or should not) change the quality of the hotel. If we give it a rating of 8.0 or higher, we would consider staying again.
TBA – means we have not stayed at this hotel but have booked for a future visit or included in our research as a suggested place to stay
We’ll send you a direct link to our Google Sheets Travel Budget Planner. Easy to use for multiple trips.
We’ll send you a direct link to our Google Sheets Cruise Budget Planner. Easy to use for multiple cruises.
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