One of the most common questions I get from those taking their first cruise is “what should I pack?” And while what you’ll be taking will depend on the kind of cruise you’re taking, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when you are packing for cruise. Read more
It’s not really possible to discuss cruising at the moment without addressing the question that is on the minds of many who are considering a cruise vacation – “What are the COVID policies if you want to cruise right now?”
So, let’s chat about that today. Read more
Last Friday morning, as I was getting ready to fly to Wisconsin for the wedding of our best friend’s daughter – a wedding where I was doing a reading – I noticed in my Southwest app that our evening flight was already showing delayed. I thought that was a bit odd so many hours before our flight, so I kept checking all day long, and kept watching the delay steadily increase to over 3 hours by late afternoon.
And then I got the dreaded alert: Cancelled. Read more
Everyone wants to know they’re getting the best possible price for their vacation – but how do you actually do that?
Do you scour “discount” travel sites that offer trips at cheap prices? Do you grab that Groupon that just showed up in your email? Do you ask thousands of people you don’t know in a Facebook group? Do you book the inn that your Aunt Martha said was a great deal when she and Uncle Harry visited there 20 years ago?
The answer actually starts with two truths that you probably heard as a kid:
When most people think about exploring America, they think of either a classic long road trip, or they consider taking to the skies to get to where they want to go as quickly as possible. But there’s another way that you can experience a fabulous vacation seeing the USA – on a relaxing river or waterway cruise.
Long popular on the rivers of Europe, river cruisers can leisurely sail past beautiful scenery and historic landmarks, dock at fascinating ports, enjoy delicious regional cuisine, all while benefiting from unpacking once, and not having to think about packing again until the end of their trip. Read more