Reviews, comparisons and practical guidance on the ships, resorts, destinations and choices that can make or break a trip.
Alaska is where cruising really clicked for me. Here is what I would prioritize after doing Seattle, Alaska and Victoria myself.
Hawaii is not one trip. Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island each solve a different version of the vacation.
After spending time around Playa del Carmen, this is how I’d choose between Cozumel, Akumal, Puerto Morelos and the cenotes.
After doing Barcelona, a Mediterranean cruise and Rome in 2026, these are the ports and planning choices that stood out to me.
Mainstream, premium, luxury and adults-only are useful labels, but they do not tell the whole story. Here is how I actually compare cruise lines.
Jamaica makes a lot more sense once you stop treating it like one destination. Here is how I would choose the right part of the island.
After staying in Playa del Carmen in 2025, this is what I liked, what surprised me and who I think should actually stay there.
After enough cruises and Mexico trips, this is the stuff I actually want in my bag, and the stuff I have stopped pretending I need.
I have done cruises in the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe. Here is why I keep liking the format, and where I think land trips are still better.
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