Real talk…what are you listening to lately? 🎶

A band performs for a large crowd at a concert.

Hey Reader

Random question for ya… what kind of music do you listen to most these days?

Like, if I hopped in your car right now, what’s coming through the speakers? 👀

Because let me tell you… in my house, it’s a whole situation.

I’m a fan of variety. One minute I can be blaring Hamilton and the next I'll be switching to an 80's hair band. I can give myself musical whiplash 😂. Others in my house (I won't name names 🤐) love old school grunge (totally NOT my jam) and someone else seems to play Luke Combs on nonstop repeat (while he's great, I gotta have limits) .

We spend half our car rides in song battles and then kindly changing the station on each other… like a friendly game of musical tug-o-war. 😂

Most days though, my go-to is newer country (hello Ella Langley and Riley Green🙌) mixed with some good worship music (Elevation Music is on repeat). But every now and then, we actually agree on something… and that’s Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors.

Y’all… we have gone to see them at the Ryman in Nashville for several years straight, and it never gets old. There’s just something about live music that hits different, right?

Which is why music festivals are so popular… there’s always a little something for everyone. Even if your taste is all over the place like ours, you can still find your people.

There’s one festival we haven’t made it to yet — Moon River — but this year it will be somewhere new , it’s heading out to sea 🚢.

And that’s where things get really fun…

Did you know there are cruises centered entirely around what you love?

I’m talking:

  • Music-themed sailings 🎶
  • Hallmark movie cruises 🎄❤️
  • Comedy cruises (yes, even Nate Bargatze!) 😂
  • And so many other niche experiences

It’s basically like going to a festival or marathon comedy session… but even better. You unpack once, settle in, and get to enjoy an intimate, up-close experience with the artists or groups you love—not just one show, but multiple performances over several days. And in between all that? You’re sailing to beautiful Caribbean destinations, soaking up ocean views that definitely don’t hurt 😉.

Have you ever thought about doing a themed cruise like that?
And if you could pick one… what would your choice be?

The thing is — these sailings are usually super exclusive and they fill up FAST. Like, blink and they’re gone kind of fast. I'm NOT exaggerating... some have sold out in as little as 4 hours, and several more the same day of release!

That’s one of those travel headaches I help take off your plate…
👉 finding the right sailing
👉 getting you booked before it sells out
👉 making sure you're not left on the shore... alone.

Because let’s be honest… planning travel can feel like:

  • too many options
  • too many websites
  • and “wait… did I book the right thing?” panic 😅

My job is to make it easy, stress-free, and actually fun again.

If one of those themed cruises (or honestly any trip you’re dreaming about) has crossed your mind… just hit reply and tell me what's on your mind. I’ll help you find something that feels like it was made just for you 💛

Rix

Here's some other vacation pricing I have seen this week.....

Disney Cruise Line

6‑Night Mexican Riviera
October 2026/ Halloween on the High Seas

Travel Party: 2 Adults | 2 Kids
Cabin: Deluxe Inside Guarantee

Sailing From: San Diego, CA
Ports: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico & Ensenada Mexico

Total Package Price

$3,889.92

Includes cruise fare, taxes, port fees & prepaid gratuities

$162 per person/ per day

Royal Caribbean – Bahamas & Perfect Day at CocoCay

4‑Night Cruise
November 2026

Travel Party: 2 Adults
Cabin: Oceanview Balcony

Sailing From: Miami
Ports: Nassau | Perfect Day at CocoCay

Total Package Price

$2,311.32

Includes cruise fare, taxes, port fees & prepaid gratuities

$289 per person per day

Caribbean Beach Resort
2 Nights August 2026

Travel Party: 2 Adults |

Tickets: 2‑Day Park Hopper
Dining: Disney Dining Meal Plan
Extras: Memory Maker Photos

Total Package Price

$2.096.50

Includes resort stay, theme park tickets, dining plan & Memory Maker

Carnival Cruise Eastern Caribbean

5‑Day Cruise
​Dec. 2026

Travel Party: 2 Adults
Cabin: Interior

Sailing From: Port Canaveral
Ports: Celebration Key | Amber Cove, DR

Total Package Price

$1.088.00

Includes cruise fare, taxes, port fees & prepaid gratuities

$108/pp per day

Alright… your turn.
What are YOU blasting in the car these days? 🎧

Talk soon,

~Rix ✨

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~Rix

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