WATCH KEN’S VIDEO INTRODUCTION Tauck: Ken Burns American Small-Group Land Journeys When it comes to exploring America’s most iconic landscapes, stories, and cultural touchstones, no one brings history to life quite like Ken Burns. His legendary documentaries have shaped how millions understand the nation’s…
A Foodie’s Dream Cruise: Inside Silversea’s S.A.L.T. Program Attention food lovers, culinary adventurers, and passionate “foodie cruisers” — this one’s for you. Luxury cruising with Silversea has always been about more than elegant ships and breathtaking destinations. It’s about immersion, connection, and authenticity. Their…
CLICK FOR 66-PAGE BROCHURE Introducing the All-New Seven Seas Prestige — Arriving 2026 Carol and I are excited to share some wonderful news from our friends at Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. Set to debut in 2026, the brand-new Seven Seas Prestige will usher in…
Smithsonian Journeys: Now on AmaWaterways and PONANT Carol and I have always believed that the best travel experiences are those that combine comfort, culture, and curiosity. When we sailed aboard PONANT’s Le Lapérouse on a Smithsonian Journeys voyage, we discovered what happens when luxury…
Why Sustainable Travel Matters Carol and I have visited hundreds of destinations around the world — from the bustling streets of Venice and Barcelona, where crowds can make it hard to truly experience the culture, to tiny Inuit villages in the Canadian Arctic, where…
AmaWaterways AmaMagna Review: Sailing the Danube in Grand Style There’s something wonderfully unhurried about drifting along the Danube, where each bend in the river reveals a new story etched into Europe’s landscape. Our recent journey with AmaWaterways aboard the magnificent AmaMagna began with cobblestone…
Before You Go: Buda and Pest, The Cities Behind Budapest A Tale of Two Cities on the Danube Before Budapest became one of Europe’s most enchanting capitals, it was actually two distinct cities: Buda and Pest — separated by the mighty Danube and joined…
Review: PONANT Le Lapérouse with Smithsonian Journeys Sailing aboard Le Lapérouse with Smithsonian Journeys gave Carol and me the chance to experience PONANT in a way we’ve never experienced luxury cruising before. In this review of PONANT’s Le Lapérouse with Smithsonian Journeys, I’ll share…
AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna: Twice the Width, Twice the Luxury Next week, Carol and I will embark on an extraordinary journey aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna, a ship that is literally twice the width of traditional European river vessels. This bold design opens the door to spacious suites,…
What Is Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Delay Insurance? When planning a dream vacation, one of the most common questions we hear is: What is trip cancellation, trip interruption, and travel delay insurance? These protections can seem confusing at first, but understanding them is essential….
