Travel Inspiration

Cruising is one of the most flexible, enjoyable vacations out there — but only when you know how to make it work for you. From skipping the activity overload to booking the right shore excursions and protecting your trip with the right insurance, these are the tips I share with every cruising client. Because a great cruise isn't about doing everything. It's about doing exactly what's right for you.

I thought I was booking a cruise to see the Panama Canal. Instead, I found two weeks of laughter, unexpected sea days, tropical rainstorms, whale sightings, and women who turned from strangers into friends. In this reflection on my 15-night Panama Canal journey, I share what surprised me most about the crossing, the ports that stood out, and why this itinerary was about far more than engineering—it’s about connection.