Low water is beyond a cruise line’s control. How it treats its passengers when their vacation is fundamentally changed is another matter. As a travel advisor, I understand that things don’t always go according…

I just got my third passport. At this point, I feel like the U.S. State Department should at least send me a Christmas card. Each previous passport reminds me of stories that make me…

Let me ask you something. Does anyone actually read travel blogs anymore? I’m beginning to suspect that I have been sitting here, week after week, pouring my heart into carefully researched travel advice, dreaming…

You’ve spent months dreaming about your trip. I’ve helped you pick the perfect destination, the right hotel, the unforgettable excursions, and maybe you’ve even started counting down the days. Then something unexpected happens. A…

This is one of my favorite pictures I’ve ever taken. This is my friend Bridget. We were heading out for a day of snorkeling in Belize when she simply stopped. She stood there for…

Last year, while employed by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, I had the good fortune to sail on National Geographic Endurance out of Reykjavik, Iceland, to two ports in Iceland, across the Denmark Strait, and to…

If your idea of winter includes sunshine, turquoise water, tropical cocktails, and zero snow shovels, then our 9-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Eclipse from Jan 8-17, 2027, deserves a spot on your travel…

What if your next group getaway could do more than create memories? What if it could also help support a cause, organization, school, church, club, or community project? Group travel is becoming an increasingly…

Travelers are trading giant tour buses and crowded itineraries for intimate, curated experiences. Small group travel has completely changed the way people explore the world. Today’s travelers want more than just sightseeing. They want…