When I took my first cruise back in 1990, it was a belated honeymoon aboard Premier Cruise Lines’ Big Red Boat (remember them?). More than three years after our wedding, we finally had the chance to celebrate, and I was immediately hooked. Since then, I’ve sailed with Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, […]

I recently attended the ASTA Travel Advisor Conference, where one of the most talked-about topics was expedition cruising — a travel style rapidly gaining ground among travelers who want something more meaningful than a traditional vacation. As more people check off classic bucket-list trips, they’re seeking deeper connections, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and access to places […]

The way people travel is changing—and it’s happening faster than ever. Across the travel industry, one message is becoming clear: travelers want more than just a vacation. They want experiences that feel meaningful, immersive, and unforgettable. After speaking with global travel suppliers at the Montecito Village Travel annual conference, one theme kept coming up again and again. […]

If you’ve been thinking about a luxury cruise—whether to Norway’s fjords, Europe’s rivers, or checking the 7th continent (Antarctica) off your bucket list —January is your month. This is the moment the industry releases its strongest annual incentives people wait all year to book. This period, known as Wave Season, is the cruise industry’s version […]