In our earlier years, we used to say, “The hotel doesn’t matter; we’re only there to sleep.” Oh, how times have changed! After 27 years together, we’ve realized that the “home base” is a vital part of the travel experience. Whether it’s a boutique hotel with character or a well-appointed […]
If there is one thing that can make or break a morning for the us, it’s the availability of good quality coffee. Whether we are in a high-rise in NYC or a balcony on a Celebrity cruise ship, the search for the our caffeine fix is our first mission of […]
After 27 years of being main land and air travelers, our recent interest in cruising has sparked a lot of questions from friends. “Do you feel trapped on a ship?” “Is it better than a road trip?” “Is it full of old people?” The truth is, it’s not about which […]
If you had told us ten years ago that we’d become part of the cruising lifestyle, we would have laughed. For many years, we have been about where we can go by plane or car, sometimes a train. We liked navigating train systems in foreign places, dragging our bags over […]
Last week, we covered the basics: pick dates, pick a place, and book the main transport. If you’ve done that—congratulations, you are going on a trip! Now comes the fun part, and where 27 years of trial and error comes in handy. How do you take a basic booking and […]
Last week, we talked about the “why” of travel—that undeniable itch to see the world. But we know that for many people, the “how” is what stops them cold. After 27 years of planning trips, we have learned that the biggest hurdle is almost always overload. You open a browser, […]