Money-Saving Cruise Travel Hacks To Reduce Expenses Before You Set Sail

As tempting as it is to sit back, relax and enjoy a constantly changing beautiful view of the deep blue sea along with the stars at night, it could be just as enticing to wander through the interior of the ship knowing there are endless amounts of services. Even aboard a cruise ships, there are several ways to practice value travel.

Cruise services will tempt you to use your cruise “credit” card, because you’re on vacation and you deserve it.

Sandals Barbados

Who needs to keep track of spending now? “I’ll worry about it at the end of the trip.”

I want to protect you from a last day filled with regret and long lines at the guest services counter after reading your bill statement.
Unplanned surprises, or plans made in advance, have had the promise to become highlights on many of our trips.

Here are seven ways to make cruises more affordable.

Do Not Book Excursions Through the Cruise Line

One of the best travel hacking tips to reduce your itinerary cost is to avoid booking directly through cruise lines. Do not book your excursions through the cruise line just because it feels good to have an agency or service to unload the “stress” off of your shoulders.

In my eyes, there is limited upside with booking excursions through the cruise line. They will charge you much more than it would cost for you to explore on your own.

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All they do is save you the time and effort of planning. As you gain more experience in trip research, you will become more effective and efficient. It will become second nature to be in control of your experiences.

It is also good to eliminate the regret over how your itinerary turned out to be because you left it up to someone else to take charge.

However, if you don’t want to plan your day and you can afford to overspend for your adventures, then let the cruise line pick the tour company and/or the itinerary.

I feel the day tours booked through the cruise are rather generic. I much prefer to customize my day to be one I, and all others involved will rave about!

Ready to try it?

Sulphur Springs Saint Lucia

Before the cruise, have a discussion with people you know who have visited these locations before and ask about guides they may have used. Also ask them about sites and activities they enjoyed most.

Borrow travel books from your local library that focus on your ports of call, look up pricing,  and call the contact number of the desired excursion listed to ask the questions ahead of time before your financial commitment.

Remember that at most ports as you disembark the ship, there will be guides, taxis and transportation rentals waiting for hire at significant savings.

Essential Items To Pack

Before you set sail to your destination, there are several essential items to pack for your cruise. Packing for a cruise is unlike any other excursion, and there are several essentials to keep in mind. First, pack duct tape. It may seem silly, but when cruise ships hit choppy waters, duct tape can help you seal drawers to secure all your cabin items. Next, you should pack a multi-charger or a power trip. A number of cruise ship cabins have very limited outlets and access to power. Packing an extender guarantees you have enough outlets to power and charge your various devices. At the same time, you may want to pack things like ginger or other remedies to ease potential seasickness. Some vacationers have even recommended taking rubber shoes to make it easy maneuvering atop of moving, and potentially slippery surfaces. To help you best prepare, check out our guide on the best travel packing hacks and tips.

Stick to Water and the other Free Drinks!

There are several ways to reduce your itinerary cost while receiving the same luxury experience. Other advice to keep your money from disappearing is to drink water… it’s free (so is iced tea, fruit juice, lemonade, tea and coffee from all the dining areas)!

Water is the healthiest and most hydrating drink, which will serve you well while you are busy exploring, exercising, dancing, sunbathing and walking the endless halls and stairs of the ship!

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The drink packages offered by the cruise lines are too expensive and you immediately feel obligated to drink massive quantities of soda and alcohol to make the drink package feel like a good purchase.

They are making a fortune and you are just dehydrating your body of necessary fluids. If you want the occasional drink, pay for it. It will surely be less expensive doing that than being tied to a package!

Unplug if you Can…Phone Use on Cruises Gets Expensive

Unless you are on-call for work back home, need to keep in touch with babysitters, dog sitters, relatives in case of emergency, which would make it understandable to need your phone handy, life gets pure when you unplug from the Internet and social media.

I have found amazing experiences in my life occur when I could not use Wi-Fi and cell phone reception.  Instead, I had quality face-to-face communication with those whom I met on trips who also were not staring at their phones.

Cruise New Years

Therefore, I rarely spend money on the insanely expensive Wi-Fi packages offered. It is another area they make a lot of money on. They are counting on your addiction to stay plugged in.

If you would like a cruising experience where you are present at the moment, get the most out of interacting with those around you and take part in what your vacation has to offer, I urge you to leave your emails, “baggage,” and everyday home life behind for the duration of your trip. If you really need it for emergencies, get the smallest package offered. Possibly a 60 minute package for the entire voyage!

New Years on a Cruise Ship

Is it really Necessary to Eat at a Specialty Restaurant when the Free

Dining Room and Buffets offer so Much Food Variety?

If you can resist the temptation, avoid eating at the specialty restaurants onboard unless there is a cuisine you cannot get in your local area. The cruise lines make a lot of money when you give up a meal that is included in the cost of your cruise. Then you have to incur an additional up-charge to dine in the specialty venues. It’s a win-win for them. Not at all for you.

If you want variety, there are plenty of options onboard between the buffet, room service, poolside cafes and the dining room(s). What more do you need than a meal that includes soup and salad, appetizers, entrée, dessert, coffee or tea, to put you in a food coma afterwards?

I enjoy the dining room experience because it is atypical from my local restaurants and I don’t have to worry about the bill. On a cruise, you can have whatever you wish to eat from the menu in unlimited quantities, especially if you treat your wait staff well.

Embrace the options included in the price of your cruise instead of paying loads more to eat elsewhere. Give your wallet a vacation too! Keep it in the safe in your cabin.

I find the menus to be more than diverse enough to give me culinary satisfaction throughout the trip.

The bonds I develop with the waiters or waitresses over the duration of my cruise vacation is something I cherish. I am friends with many of my previous waiters and waitresses and keep in touch with them to this day. To help you save even more money, check out our guide on how to travel the world for free.

Cruise Ship Wait Staff

Eating in the dining room is beneficial to those with a food allergy.

You order a day in advance so that the kitchen for special needs will prepare your meals to your specifications safely. You will not need to keep explaining your dietary needs and necessities to new staff at different eating venues, and you can relax and enjoy yourself while receiving the royal treatment.

Ahh, sounds just like what a vacation should feel like!

If you Live Close to a Cruise Port, use that to Your Advantage and BOOK

AT THE LAST MINUTE

If you live can get to a cruise port with no need to get on a plane, you will open the door to having a good chance to find the best cruise deal within 90 days before a cruise.

Why?

Best Places to Windsurf

The cruise lines always try to fill every cabin, and will lower the cost just before embarkation if that is what it takes to sell you getting onboard.

Remember, they are not just trying to fill the cabin. They also want to want you to buy the drink package, the Wi-Fi package, and eat at the specialty restaurants!

Why did I say 90 days before? When people make a cruise reservation in advance, the cruise line wants FINAL payment 90 days before leaving for your cruise vacation. If you don’t pay up, the cabin opens because of cancellation. They need to scramble to sell it at that point.

Cancel the Pre-Paid Tips the Cruise Line Imposes

Some last thoughts on cruising have to do with showing appreciation for the staff members onboard.

They may have:

-made me smile,

-answered my questions with kindness,

-accommodated my food allergy,

-chatted on a personal level,

-helped me maximize my workouts onboard,

-or delivered that extra shampoo bottle.

Working on a Cruise Ship

I prefer to control how much and to whom I give my tips and cancel those automatic, pre-paid tips the cruise line imposes.

My point is not to stiff anyone! I want to tip “my people,” those I got to interact with on my cruise stay.

Many passengers are not aware that this is an option.

You can go right to the service desk and request to cancel the automatic, pre-paid tips.

I don’t advocate doing this to get out of tipping the staff.  I encourage you to be generous with everyone who made your trip special.

Tips should be given for service received, and those who were outstanding should be compensated accordingly.

The service desk can provide you with tip envelopes and you can provide your tips on the final day or two of your cruise.

Know When To Book

When trying to save money on cruise travel, it is important to know exactly when to book. Cruise rates vary widely based on booking season. Cruises to the Caribbean, for example, are most affordable in September through November. At this early fall time-frame, temperatures are more moderate in worldwide cruise destinations. Sometimes, you will even find these cruises at reasonable rates during the beginning of December. Alaska cruises, on the other hand, are generally most affordable before Memorial Day, as well as after Labor Day. If you are interested in taking a Mediterranean cruise, try booking in April, September, and October. This way, you can save money whether you are visiting Hawaii, the Artic, or French Polynesian Tahiti.

Shopping in Modification

The cruise is hoping you spend a lot of your free time walking around the ship shopping for souvenirs for OTHER people on YOUR cruise vacation. Are you sure people really need souvenirs from your trip?

Don’t get me wrong purchases for yourself to remind you of your wonderful trip is a great idea. But others who were not there may not need that “required” gift.

Formal Night on Cruise

Use that money on ports of call for food and souvenirs for yourself and whoever is onboard with you!

Remember, the goal of cruise line management is for you to spend, spend, spend all day and night long!

I am not Saying you should not Let Loose and Have Fun – Actually, You will go on More Cruise Vacations if you Cut in Certain Areas!

You do not lose the quality of your experience by cutting in these areas:

-Being in charge of your port-of-call Plans, drink more water and cut out the drink package.

-Eat in the Dining Room which serves you unlimited food, a great variety, and fantastic service from your waiter staff.

-Do not get a Wi-Fi package unless you need to be in communication with someone who is not with you on the ship for emergencies. Try to leave your hectic life at home for a little while!

Ocean View

– If you can get ANY cruise port by driving,  you will save hundreds of dollars by booking within 90 days before disembarkation.

-Tip the people who you want to tip, the amount you want to tip!

-If you are going to shop, be selective with it. Just because the cruise lines’ management wants you to spend, spend, spend and buy souvenirs for others not on the ship with you, doesn’t mean you owe them anything!

FINALLY… If you stick to some or all of these strategies, you will save enough money to afford two of these cruises and have the same fantastic experience!

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The Ultimate Guide On Going To LA Clippers Games At Staples Center

An LA Clippers game is an exciting event for any true basketball fan. However, there are several things to know before you make your trip to the Staples Center. It is best to be prepared when attending any sporting event, especially one at the Staples Center. Here is the ultimate guide for attending an LA Clippers games for the best gameday experience.

Getting to Staples Center – Save Money and Avoid Sitting in Traffic

Los Angeles often gets a bad rep for its metro and public transit system.

Below are some different vacation locations in the area that you can stay in and how you could get to Staples Center with no car to avoid paying for gas and parking.

Before your trip the Staples Center, you need to consider your modes of transportation. My suggestion is to take a bus/train to the game from your destination and then pay for a Uber or Lyft ride back after the game if the metro does not have frequent running times to your location.

It will be much less expensive than using a car.

  1. Manhattan Beach to Staples Center in 70 minutes = Get a $1 TAP card per person, then just $3.50 per person round trip.

Manhattan Beach to Staples Center

2.  Santa Monica to Staples Center in 58 minutes = Get a $1 TAP card per person, then just $3.50 per person round trip.

No hassle sitting in traffic and looking for street parking, or spending too much for Clippers parking in the garages or lots near the arena.

Santa Monica to Staples Center

3.  Vacationing in Disneyland? If you go from Orange County/Riverside County to Downtown Los Angeles via MetroLink trains, you can purchase a $10 weekend day pass.

Orange County to Staples Center

A Los Angeles Clippers Game at Staples

Center – My First Game: New York Knicks – LA

Clippers

When I stepped into the Staples Center…

Clippers Game

I walked down to my seats courtside near the Clippers bench on a weekday night. Weekday night games have the best pricing and value for ticket purchases.

If you can get there a little early to see the warmups, the atmosphere becomes electric way before tipoff!

The Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers both play their home games in the Staples Center, but the atmosphere for a Lakers game was more intense.

However, Clippers tickets are less expensive and you can sit closer to the court for the same amount of money as you would sit in the second level at a Lakers game.

It was a relaxed, chill and fan-friendly experience.

Finding The Perfect Seat

When you go to a Clippers game, you need to find the perfect seat. No matter what team you are rooting for, it always helps to look for the best seats in arena. The closer you are to the court, the better view you have of the action. Obviously, if you are just visiting town for a weekend or two, it will not pay off to purchase season tickets. However, if you live in the area, these are often the most cost-effective way to go. If you do purchase your tickets last-minute, you may face excessively high prices on ticket websites. You can always try to buy same-day tickets at the Staples Center Box Office, which is located nearby on 1111 S. Figueroa Street. Once you are at the game, you may be able to move down closer to court side. However, it always helps to have that super close view from the very start!

What I Learned by Going to a Clippers Game

There is an unlimited amount of history at Staples Center.

Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, two Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup titles in recent years and Lisa Leslie on the LA Sparks.

But the Staples Center did not gain the “one of the world’s most famous arenas” status based on the Clippers’ history.

While there are plenty of championship banners hanging in the rafters for the other Staples Center teams, all you see during a Clippers game are big posters of current players where the banners usually hang from.

I found Staples Center to basically be “two separate arenas.” The atmosphere for Clippers games is far different from that of Lakers games, even while the Clippers were one of the league’s best teams and the Lakers were not.

There is an infectious, boisterous vibe you will get when going to a Lakers game that cannot be replicated at a Clippers game.

Star-watching is also not as prevalent at a Clippers game as it is at a Lakers game.

But if you want to take the kids to a LA basketball game, a Clippers game is more kid-friendly with their mascot, Chuck the California condor, walking around to take pictures with fans.

The nickname “Lob City,” which had to do with Blake Griffin’s comment during Clippers Media Day when the team announced they were acquiring Chris Paul, still exists, but I argue that the team’s high-flying dunk nature is in the past with exception to Montrezl Harrell’s abilities. 

Chris Paul Clippers

The Clippers no longer have their most exciting players, Paul, Griffin and Jordan.

Everything is your standard NBA fare, having the emcee announcer and modern music playing during the in-game action.

I went to a night game versus the Knicks and a day game versus the Jazz. The atmospheres were different.

I loved the energy at the Knicks-Clippers game. It nearly carried the same fan energy and game experience as the Lakers game I went to later that week.

The Jazz-Clippers game, though, was another story. You can hear a pin drop, and there were plenty of empty seats, unlike at Lakers games.

Lesson learned: If you go there trying to compare a Clippers game to a Lakers game, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.

That is not a knock on the Clippers fan experience. It is more about how phenomenal a Lakers experience is. But remember, it will cost a lot more for that upgrade in atmosphere.

But what Staples Center offers for both Clippers and Lakers games is:

  • terrific aesthetics,
  • quality food options but I do not partake in that. Food and drinks are overpriced at sporting events and you can do a lot better eating before you get there.
  • convenient location to hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs in Downtown LA.

I Hid…In the Woods…Outside Staples Center

After the Knicks-Clippers game, I hung out near the Knicks team bus to try to meet some players.

Once I was near the bus, I realized I was way past the security checkpoint. These gigantic bushes and trees looked like the perfect hiding spot.

Outside of Staples Center

I hid in there for about 45 minutes and heard a voice right near me.

“A security guard had to have caught me hiding and I would then have to leave the area,” right?

No, it was Brent Barry, a current NBA TV analyst, who came over to me.

Brent Barry NBA TV analyst

He was a two-time champion with the San Antonio Spurs and former player of the LA Clippers and Seattle SuperSonics.

When he saw me in the bushes, he laughed, and asked me what I was doing.

I laughed and figured he was just playing along and I asked, “where’s Carmelo [Anthony], [Derrick] Rose and [Kristaps Porzingis] ‘Zingis?”

He had no idea. So then I said, “well we can hang out!”

So we did.

Once he had to leave, I went right back to my hiding spot in the bushes to keep waiting for the Knicks players to come out!

What Else To Do In The Area?

Before you buy your tickets, familiarize yourself with some exciting things to do in the area. If you are hungry, there are plenty of iconic restaurants and eats just a few minutes away from the Staples Center. One of the best is the Original Pantry Cafe, which originally opened in 1924. Another great option is Bottega Louie, which is famous for its legendary macarons. If you are a fan of sports travel experiences, check out our ultimate gameday travel guide to Buffalo Bills tailgating.

I Went Again With Friends the Next Weekend

LA Clippers Game

At this Clippers game I was so surprised by how quiet the arena was from start to finish.

But I will say, if you are a traveler looking for value, the Clippers offer that.

The price to sit right near the court on most nights is equivalent to an upper-level NBA seat in, I’d say, half of the arenas.

This Jazz versus Clippers game went down to the wire. They ended up playing each other in the first round of the playoffs a few months later.

Jamal Crawford NBA

Downtown Los Angeles is Underrated

Once you get there, past the traffic and long public transportation trip, Downtown LA pleasantly surprised me.

It is a happening part of LA.

While I would not say you should build your vacation around downtown:

  • there are trendy food options in the Grand Central Market,
  • the excellent Walt Disney Concert Hall – home of the LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale,
  • The Broad contemporary art museum, which is free of cost!
  • Art Deco, Historic or Mansion tours starting at Pershing Square
  • L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Grand Avenue) is free on Thursday nights between 5 and 8 PM.
  • Chinatown/Dodger Stadium is close by
  • L.A. Live, outside of the Staples Center on W. Olympic Blvd. has a fun buzz with its restaurants, hotels, entertainment, block parties, music and more! It is a nice choice to spend time before or after a game at Staples Center.

If you love exploring urban city downtowns, check out our guide on the Chicago greeter program guided service.

Clippers Game Takeaways

I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I did not go there looking to compare it to a Lakers game. But I had a nice time rooting for them one game, and against them the other!

I guarantee you will have a pleasant experience at a Clippers game, and can save lots of money by taking public transportation to and from the game! Even taking public transportation, you can still have fun tailgating at games and prior to!

The arena is special, and as long as Doc Rivers is coaching the team, they will put on a nice show for the fans.

I would rate it as number 14 of my 18 NBA arena experiences.

But, a Clippers game is quite affordable for a big city market! If you want to mix it up a bit, check out our new guide on attending a Buffalo Sabres hockey game in 2021.

Go Clippers!

6 Best Fun Things To Do In Winnipeg During Winter Weekends

The Best Things to Do in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the Winter:

  • Winnie the Pooh Winnipeg
  • The Forks Winnipeg
  • “Journey to Churchill,” Assiniboine Zoo
  • **Fair warning, it’s a splurge alert** Speaking of Churchill, it is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in Canada. It is, however, difficult to get there.
    • The best opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis are in the coldest months, January to March.
    • It is expensive getting there from Winnipeg. I felt staying in Winnipeg and getting the Churchill experience at the zoo was the value move to make.
  • Canadian Museum For Human Rights. Some refer to it as the Canadian Museum of Human Rights
  • Exchange District Winnipeg – Has some of the best restaurants in Winnipeg
  • Osborne Village
  • Go to a Winnipeg Jets game
  • Royal Winnipeg Ballet
  • Royal Canadian Mint
  • Thermea Spa Winnipeg
  • Canadian Rock-and-Roll Stars who put the city on the musical map
    • Go to sights related to Neil Young and “the Guess Who”
  • Saint-Boniface Museum
  • Louis Riel – Founder of Manitoba who led the Metis’ rebellion against Canadian government.
    • Statue
    • Sculpture
    • Gravesite
    • Learn more about the Metis communities of Manitoba
  • Winnipeg Art Gallery
    • Collection of Inuit art, in fact, the world’s best
  • Manitoba Legislative Building

**Due to the exchange rate, your dollar goes a lot further in Canada than U.S. destinations!**

Winnie the Pooh Winnipeg and the “Journey to Churchill” at the Assiniboine Zoo

– When Harry Met Winnie

  • By going to Winnipeg, you will find out Winnie the Pooh was a real bear!
  • Harry Colebourn, a lieutenant and veterinarian from Winnipeg, purchased a black bear cub in Ontario on his way to World War I.
    • He named him “Winnie” for his hometown city of Winnipeg.
  • There is a Winnie the Pooh Winnipeg museum, gallery, and statue in Assiniboine Park.
  • Christopher Robin Milne, son of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne, loved to visit Winnie in the London Zoo.
    • Winnie went with Colebourn to England and once Colebourn was sent to France for three years, he donated Winnie to the London Zoo.

– The Assiniboine Zoo

Churchill Polar Bears

  • Nine polar bears would have died if they weren’t brought to the zoo. You can see them playing and swimming!
  • Churchill’s landscapes are on display. Check out the forest, tundra and the animals involved.
  • I loved the polar bears, lemurs, pandas, caribou and muskoxen, Arctic Fox and wolves. Just amazing.

Assiniboine Zoo Winnipeg

The Forks in Winnipeg and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Sits at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, which is considered the city’s center.

  • It is a marketplace where you can buy produce, desserts, coffee, hang out with locals, and eat at good restaurants.
    • I went to Beachcombers, and would have recommended it.
      • However, it closed a few months ago despite the excellent atmosphere and dishes.
        • I still think about the locally made apple maple whiskey and bacon-wrapped scallops I had sitting right by the fireplace. A dream.

– The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is an unbelievable experience.

It inspired, engaged and taught me so much about the world’s progress towards equality, solidifying our rights, and how to inspire change.

The building’s architecture is state-of-the-art.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

ERA Bistro is a nice restaurant choice with healthy, farm-to-table, food allergy-friendly options. It is located inside the Museum for Human Rights.

Party At Canada’s Biggest Winter Festival

While you are enjoying your Winnipeg winter weekend, spend some time at Festival du Voyageur: Canada’s biggest winter festival. The annual event is held to commemorate the historic fur trade. The event is held every year at the original Fort Gibraltar. Here, you can expect to witness snow sculptures, listen to live music, and engage in family-friendly activities. You may even see some jigging contests and fiddling competitions. Before you pack for your vacation, be sure to check out some of the best travel packing hacks and tips.

Some of the Best Restaurants in Winnipeg are Located in the Exchange District and Osborne Village – It is a City for Foodies

Believe it or not, Winnipeg is home to some of the best restaurants in Canada. In my first trip to Winnipeg, I dove into the music, arts, sports and history scene.

On my next trip to Winnipeg, I will try the unique meals locals gobble at the top-notch restaurants I did not eat in.

-You’ll find creative restaurants in, or near the Exchange District:

  • deer + almond
  • Boon Burger Cafe (they have a vegan cowboy burger – barbecued black bean patty, sweet burger sauce and smokey bacon)
  • Clementine Cafe
  • Forth
  • Bronuts
  • King + Bannatyne
  • RAW Almond – A restaurant on the ice where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet. It’s expensive, but if you are wondering what to splurge on in Winnipeg, this is fine choice.
    • You can get a six to eight course meal served by the most creative, and best, chefs from all over Canada.
      • This is arguably the most adventurous, unique, local and memorable culinary experience in Winnipeg.
      • It is a pop-up restaurant that is only open three weeks per year every February.
      • At least you now know how valuable an off-season experience is!

-Osborne Village – International restaurants galore!

It is one of Canada’s best neighborhoods because of its beautiful streets, homes and food options.

  • Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant
  • Stella’s
  • Sous Sol
  • Sukhothai Restaurant
  • The Cornerstone

Winnipeg Day Tour

When I think about my time there, I felt my day spent with Kristen Treusch of SquarePeg Tours represented Winnipeg best.

It actually was not a tour. My dad and I hired Treusch to take us around and drive us to:

  • The legislative building.
  • The music landmarks of the city, some involving Neil Young and the “Guess Who.”
  • The Saint Boniface Museum – collection of artifacts and information about the Metis and Francophone communities of Manitoba and an exhibit on Louis Riel’s life.
  • Where Louis Riel was buried.
  • “The Guess Who” – A rock band formed in Winnipeg in the 1970s. They sold more albums in one year than any band in the world, even more than the Beatles!
  • Neil Young is the most famous musician to come from Winnipeg.

We could combine many Winnipeg staples into one full day and not having needed to rent a car! Thanks, Kristen for the terrific day!

Louis Riel Winnipeg

Going to a Winnipeg Jets Game

Hockey is a religion in Winnipeg.  There are several things to do do before your trip to Winnipeg. One of the first is to buy tickets to a Jets game. The Bell MTS Place is of my top NHL arenas and game experiences.

For sports fans and those who are curious:

  • I am making a video and writing an article about Grasshopper Greg’s Travel Guide to Winnipeg Jets hockey!

Speaking of skating, go do what many locals do. Skate outdoors on the river. The Forks has the world’s longest skating rink. If you love watching hockey games, check out our updated travel guide on attending a Buffalo Sabres game.

Winnipeg Jets Game

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Enjoy The Outdoors

Spending a weekend in Winnipeg, there are dozens of exciting activities to do outdoors. The top outdoor activities in Winnipeg embrace the snow, the chilly outdoor weather, and the scenic Manitoba location. A number of vacationers love to try snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or skating on their visit. At the same time, if you are a fan of ice climbing, attempt to summit the Winnipeg ice climbing tower. Even better, try a unique outdoor activity like tobogganing or ice fishing. When you visit Winnipeg in the winter, the possibilities are endless. If you are a fan of exhilarating adventures, check out our guide on the best West Virginia outdoor travel experiences.

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