Best Time of the Year to Visit Japan Japan’s natural beauty, rich culture, and seasonal variety make it a rewarding destination any time of year—but timing your visit well can elevate your experience from memorable to unforgettable. Whether you dream of cherry blossoms, fall…
Which Side of the Ship Is Best: Port or Starboard? This question was recently asked by one of our valued clients, Jan—and because it’s such a common one, I thought it deserved a more detailed answer. When planning a cruise—especially for the first time—it’s…
Cruise Tahiti: Windstar’s Air + Hotel Package Imagine waking up to the gentle sway of the ocean, the scent of tropical blossoms in the air, and the promise of adventure on the horizon. With Windstar Cruises’ exclusive Air + Hotel Package, you can now…
Best Luxury Ocean Cruise: Compare Explora, Regent & Silversea When it comes to luxury ocean cruising, three names consistently rise to the top: Explora Journeys, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea Cruises. While each delivers exceptional experiences, they differ in style, inclusions, ship design, and…
Flight Delays: The Truth Behind the Headlines Flight delays are a growing concern for travelers, especially when media coverage makes it seem like chaos is unfolding at every airport. Over the past few weeks, we’ve received a number of calls from concerned clients about…
Tauck’s 2026 European Land Journeys Tauck has just opened reservations for its 2026 European land journeys, unveiling a collection of new and returning itineraries that reflect their deep expertise in curated travel. With more than 30 guided land tours available across the continent, the…
Belgium & Holland by River: Our Tauck Cruise Recap As our Tauck river cruise through Belgium and Holland came to a close, Carol and I found ourselves savoring not just the final views from our stateroom window—but the feeling of having stepped into a…
Top 10 Things to Do in Amsterdam A highlight of our Tauck river cruise through Belgium and Holland was our time in Amsterdam—one of Europe’s most photogenic and culturally rich cities. With its charming canals, artistic treasures, and centuries of layered history, Amsterdam blends…
How to Choose the Best Stateroom on a Tauck River Cruise Applies to: Tauck’s MS Joy, MS Savor, MS Inspire, and MS Grace Why Your Stateroom Choice Matters During our recent journey aboard Tauck’s MS Joy, Carol and I were once again reminded how…
Discovering Stolpersteine in Amsterdam: A Hidden Holocaust Memorial While wandering a quiet residential street in Amsterdam, Carol and I noticed three small brass plaques embedded in the brick sidewalk. We stopped to read them and realized we had come upon Stolpersteine in Amsterdam—part of…
