Why We Started Kick Back Travel
September 5, 2026
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A two-hour phone call with a booking agent was the spark. Here’s the real story of why we built Kick Back Travel — and why giving back was never optional.
Stories from the sea — tips, ports, life onboard, and how we built Kick Back Travel. Search less. Sail more. Kick Back.
A two-hour phone call with a booking agent was the spark. Here’s the real story of why we built Kick Back Travel — and why giving back was never optional.
We usually skip the ship’s tours and book our own. Here’s why we love small groups and more choices, and when we still book through the cruise line.
We stepped off the Celebrity Solstice in Papeete, flew to Bora Bora for two nights, and rejoined the ship days later. Here’s how it went, nerves and all.
Three weeks, seven bases, and more Highland coos than we expected — the exact Scotland loop we drove, stop by stop.
In Ísafjörður we skip the town and head straight for Dynjandi—Iceland’s bridal-veil waterfall and one of the most stunning drives in the Westfjords.
A quiet stroll through Greenland’s most colorful town, followed by a boat, some ice, and a shot of Jack Daniel’s we didn’t see coming.
Endless buffets, port day treats, and sea days built for lounging — here’s how we actually keep fitness in the mix while living aboard.
Jody had the Faroe Islands on his bucket list for years. Here’s the exact five-day itinerary we followed — and what surprised us.
If you’ve booked a suite on a Celebrity ship, you’ve probably heard the name Luminae — but what’s it actually like once you’re onboard? We’ve
Onboard credit is free spending money loaded to your cruise account. Here’s exactly how it works, what it covers, and why we stack extra refundable OBC on every booking you make yourself.
Waterfalls, glaciers, ice caves, and a few detours we didn’t expect — here’s exactly how we spent one week driving the south coast of Iceland after our cruise.
We didn’t think a 2011 ship could still surprise us — until we saw how much storage, space, and quiet this Sky Suite actually had.
He’s small, fuzzy, and has sailed with us from the start. Meet the Highland coo who hides on every cruise—and how you can join the hunt.
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