My Travel Stories

The Perfect Cruises for Music Lovers

Going on a luxury cruise with a theme is a great way to combine your favorite type of vacation with one of your favorite interests. Music is a perfect example. 

On a music-themed cruise, you can take advantage of special excursions, programs and performances. You’ll also find all of the elements...Read more.

Discover Exotic Japan by Sea

When people think about traveling in Japan, the country’s high-speed train network is probably the first thing that comes to mind. 

But Japan is an archipelago, made up of four main islands and thousands of smaller ones, with more than 18,000 miles of coastline to explore, and a luxury cruise...Read more.

Why Work with a Cruise Expert?

When it comes to cruises, there’s always something new – ships are launched, itineraries are added, excursions and onboard activities change. Even if you’re a cruise veteran, it can be hard to keep up with it all. 

And if you’ve ever tried to search for a cruise online, well you know how overwhelming...Read more.

Discover the Mediterranean in All-Inclusive Luxury

The Mediterranean Sea’s warm waters have beckoned us for millennia.  From the ancient times of Zeus and Neptune and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey through St. Paul’s journeys in the Bible, up to modern times, the Mediterranean’s unique blend of history, culture, food and wine, and a lovely climate have...Read more.

On the Trail of Michelangelo in Italy

One of the things I most enjoy about traveling in Europe is the opportunity to see history in person.  From sites of huge historic significance, like the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy or the Castle Church in Wittenberg where Martin Luther first posted his 95 Theses, to places perhaps almost forgotten,...Read more.

In Search of the Holy Grail

Sometimes, the best laid travel plans can go awry, which in a roundabout way led me to embark on a quest to visit the Holy Grail.  I don't pretend to be Indiana Jones, so this is quest that you too can embark on!

Political events can impact travel plans.  In the midst of a Mediterranean cruise...Read more.

Tallinn, Estonia - A Baltic Gem

When the Soviet Union collapsed in the late 1980’s, the small Baltic Sea nation of Estonia regained its independence.  The Estonian capital city of Tallinn is a vibrant, easily discoverable highlight of a Baltic Sea cruise, offering a unique mix of history, architecture, and a unique culture.  I enjoyed...Read more.

Four Myths about World Cruises

Four Myths about World Cruises

Does the idea of circling the globe for three to four months on a luxury cruise ship sound like your idea of the journey of a lifetime?  Or, does it sound more like something that would never work for you?  Since Phileas Fogg traveled Around the World in 80 Days...Read more.

Crossing the Atlantic in Style on Queen Mary 2

In 1840, the first Cunard liner – Britannia – crossed the Atlantic Ocean from England to the United States.  Since then, millions have crossed the ocean by ship.  With the dawn of the jet age in the 1950’s, crossing by ship was no longer the only way to cross, and the Golden Age of the transatlantic...Read more.

You'll Feel Special on a Cunard Luxury Cruise

If you’ve spent some time investigating cruises, you’ll quickly discover that the word “luxury” is perhaps the most overused word in the travel industry.  I’ve yet to find a somewhat upscale cruise line that doesn’t define itself as a luxury brand, yet, luxury is such a subjective term that it’s almost...Read more.

In Queen Victoria's Footsteps

Britain’s Queen Victoria, who died in 1901, exerts a powerful influence on the world’s imagination and historical consciousness today.  She lent her name to the Victorian Era, has been the subject of recent movies like Victoria and Abdul (starring one of my favorite actresses, Dame Judi Dench), and...Read more.

Two Days in St. Petersburg, Russia

A luxury cruise is a great way to discover the beauty and history of Europe’s Baltic Sea region.  I recently had the opportunity to cruise the Baltic Sea on Cunard’s luxurious Queen Elizabeth, visiting a variety of ports in seven countries during my two-week cruise.  By far, the highlight was the...Read more.

Luxury Cruise Review: Cunard's Queen Elizabeth

I recently returned from a two week European cruise on Cunard's luxury liner Queen Elizabeth.  In this blog post, I'll cover a few of the highlights that made this cruise one of my top travel experiences.

First, the Queen Elizabeth far exceeded my expectations when it came...Read more.

Is a World Cruise for Me?

Does the idea of circling the globe for four months on a luxury cruise ship sound like your idea of the journey of a lifetime?  For many travelers, myself included, a world cruise is a definite must-do on life’s bucket list.  For others, though, the idea of a world cruise can prompt more questions...Read more.

What's New at Sea?

Cruising is one of the most popular types of vacations for Americans. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, over 12 million Americans have cruised during the last decade. Some cruise lines boast a repeat factor of over 90 percent, meaning that once guests have traveled with them,...Read more.