Travel Insights
Cruise planning advice, destination ideas, comparisons, and practical guidance to help you make better travel decisions.
There’s no shortage of travel information online. The hard part is figuring out what actually matters for your trip.
Here I break down cruise planning questions, destinations, comparisons, upgrades, and other decisions that can make a real difference in your experience — including the tradeoffs that don’t always show up in a list of features or prices.
Balcony, Suite, or Something In Between? How to Decide Whether a Cruise Stateroom Upgrade Is Worth It
Deciding whether to upgrade your cruise stateroom isn’t just about getting a bigger room. Here’s how to think through space, perks, inclusions, and what else that money could do for your trip.
Should You Add a Land Tour to Your Alaska Cruise? How to Know If a Cruisetour Is Worth It
An Alaska land tour can add incredible experiences to a cruise — but it isn’t automatically the right choice for everyone. Here’s how to decide whether a cruisetour or custom land stay is worth adding to your trip.
River Cruise vs. Ocean Cruise: Which Vacation Style Fits You Better?
River and ocean cruises can create completely different vacations. Here’s how to compare the pace, destinations, onboard experience, excursions, and overall travel style to decide which one fits you best.
