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Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel

Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
144 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon163 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel description on YouTube:

We’re Ron and Melissa and we own Sandy Sun Travel. We'd love to help you plan your dream vacation. Our specialties are cruise and beach vacations, but we are a full service travel agency, so we can help you plan a quick weekend trip, or that bucket-list vacation to anywhere. We love to have fun together. We had a blast raising our children, we love our grandchildren, but being together as a couple is our favorite! We hope you follow along as we share our life and travels with you. We post Vlogs after we take a cruise, trip or getaway. Depending on life- our schedule may change from time to time. Check out our Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! Email us at rhargrove@dreamvacations.com or check us out at www.sandysuntravel.com Send us some snail mail at PO Box 302 Kingston, IL 60135

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel

We’ve analysed 144 of 163 videos so far.

Published
144
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
163
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage88%

Solid sample of Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    7
  2. 2025
    26
  3. 2024
    46
  4. 2023
    26
  5. 2022
    45
  6. 2021
    11
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Activities
14 mentions
Biggest Critique
Room Service
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Room Service
Mild Gripe1 video mention
Low

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble20 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Suites
A Nibble9 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble12 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip40 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip56 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip46 video mentions
Value
A Nibble40 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble5 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble5 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip7 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Solo Travelers
68%
Great fit
Couples
79%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Teens)
83%
Loved
Groups
78%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œThis atrium is one of the prettiest atriums, I think, or lobbies or, you know, whatever you want to call it.”

β€œWe enjoyed it and to be honest with you, we can't wait to go again.”

β€œfor a night before a cruise, this is a perfect setup and would probably work just fine for a longer stay as well”

β€œI have to say this was such a cool experience. I'm so glad that we did it.”

β€œThe mixology class at the alchemy bar was fantastic.”

The Watch-outs

β€œthe gentleman that was behind the desk the front desk of the hotel the face the face of the hotel was lit literally wearing sweatpants and like flipflop or slides like yeah Crocs it was Crocs”

β€œwe waited we watched every other shuttle every come by multiple times yes we we got the know you know we we were exchanging uh Christmas cards it was it was a thing oh it was frustrating”

β€œthis was not our favorite it is the smallest balcony cabin we've ever had on a cruise”

β€œThen we sat for a few hours at the airport waiting on that plane to get fixed, which it did not.”

β€œour experience with this uh temperature thermostat was not great”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Dream Vacations by Sandy Sun Travel.

  1. Book a longer cruise if available, such as a 5-day to Nassau and Grand Turk.

  2. Check out the pickle ball area on deck 14 for a fun activity.

  3. For a 3-to-5-day cruise, the storage in this cabin is sufficient.

  4. The outlet with USB port is handy for charging devices.

  5. Use the bar kiosks around the ship to get drinks quickly without waiting at main bars.

  6. Visit the Uptown Lounge for a quiet, underutilized space with a cool atmosphere.

  7. Book dinner at the steakhouse but skip breakfast if you're a fan of biscuits and gravy.

  8. Use your key card, not a credit card, to turn on the power in the room.

Videos (144)

What to do after booking a cruise.9:41Tips

What to do after booking a cruise.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 315 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Escape
Carnival Cheers Package Overview with May 2022 Prices10:59Tips

Carnival Cheers Package Overview with May 2022 Prices

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 26K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Nine of Our Favorite Things on the Mardi Gras11:07Review

Nine of Our Favorite Things on the Mardi Gras

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
5 Tips for Planning Your First (or Next) Cruise10:45Tips

5 Tips for Planning Your First (or Next) Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 304 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Mardi Gras Serenity Deck Walkaround3:51

Mardi Gras Serenity Deck Walkaround

Β· 668 views Β· 4 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
NCL Beverage Package Breakdown12:22Tips

NCL Beverage Package Breakdown

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 75K views Β· 4 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Brilliant Suite Walkthrough Cabin 14253Z3:08Tour

Brilliant Suite Walkthrough Cabin 14253Z

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Cheeky Corner Suite Walkthrough5:17Tour

Cheeky Corner Suite Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
The Sea Terrace: Cabin 14018Z Walkthrough3:29Tour

The Sea Terrace: Cabin 14018Z Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 595 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Walkthrough the Scarlet Lady Solo Insider - Cabin 14186M2:35Tour

Walkthrough the Scarlet Lady Solo Insider - Cabin 14186M

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 392 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
APEX Suite: Edge Villa 15103 Walkaround3:06Tour

APEX Suite: Edge Villa 15103 Walkaround

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 902 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Mardi Gras Deck 8 Walkthrough6:16Tour

Mardi Gras Deck 8 Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Deck 7 Walkthrough8:42Tour

Mardi Gras Deck 7 Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 373 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Deck 6 Walkthrough8:42Tour

Mardi Gras Deck 6 Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 431 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Cabin 11411 Walkthrough3:51Tour

Mardi Gras Cabin 11411 Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 4 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Breaking Down the Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages14:13Tips

Breaking Down the Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 24K views Β· 4 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Tools for Planning Your Next Cruise11:59Tips

Tools for Planning Your Next Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 231 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Some Holiday Cheer from Fun Time Travel8:02Tips

Some Holiday Cheer from Fun Time Travel

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 24 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Is the Cheers package worth it?11:24Tips

Is the Cheers package worth it?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 15K views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Wearing Masks on the Carnival Mardi Gras12:13Tips

Wearing Masks on the Carnival Mardi Gras

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 331 views Β· 4 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
We Share Our Favorite Cruise Buys from Amazon7:12

We Share Our Favorite Cruise Buys from Amazon

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 83 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Review Part 3 Casino, Bars, and Debarkation8:35Review

Mardi Gras Review Part 3 Casino, Bars, and Debarkation

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 288 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Review Part 2 (Muster Drill, Elevators and Passageways, and Entertainment)9:04Review

Mardi Gras Review Part 2 (Muster Drill, Elevators and Passageways, and Entertainment)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 547 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Review Part 1(Embarkation, Cabin, Grand Central, Food, and Pools)11:12Review

Mardi Gras Review Part 1(Embarkation, Cabin, Grand Central, Food, and Pools)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 846 views Β· 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras