When we first started cruising, one of the biggest “culture shocks” for us was the shore excursion. Coming from a background of independent travel where we planned our day, the idea of being funneled onto a bus with 40 other people felt, frankly, a bit daunting. We worried we’d lose […]
In the world of travel blogging, there is often a frantic pressure to always find the “new.” People want the “top 10 undiscovered islands” or the “next big city.” While we still love the thrill of an unknown horizon, after 27 years of traveling together, we’ve discovered a secret that […]
As much as we love the sounds of a new city—the church bells, the distant chatter, the waves—there are times when you just need to shut the world out. For me, that is always on an airplane and shared cruise spaces. For this week’s lifestyle break, we wanted to talk […]
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 […]