while Paris absolutely deserves its reputation, somewhere between France and home I realized something. The best part of my Seine River cruise wasn’t Paris.

We're heading into an El Niño winter, and while El Niño can't tell us what the weather will be on your particular vacation, it can shift the odds in ways that are worth considering when deciding where and when to travel.

Nothing says “I’ve arrived!” quite like being wide awake at 3:00 a.m. and ready for bed by lunchtime.

Sailing the Mediterranean with Viking Ocean - all the highlights, without the hassle.

Would I Send My Own Kid on a Contiki Trip? After Ecuador - my answer is yes.

Disney Cruise Line has just released its new Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 itineraries, and tucked among all the exciting new options are several cruises to Bermuda.

Here are seven pieces of travel advice that may be worth leaving in the past.

Here are five pieces of advice I'd give a friend who told me they were thinking about taking an Alaska cruise.

If someone asked me to recommend just one type of vacation for the widest range of travelers, my answer might surprise you.

This is something I see travelers overlook all the time: where you sit on the airplane can affect a lot more than your comfort.

In August 2027, I’m traveling with Avalon Waterways on an incredible journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, and I’m inviting a small group of my clients to experience it with me.

River cruise or guided tour - which trip is right for you? While they may look similar on the surface, these two trips are completely different experiences.

One of the things I enjoy most about travel is that there is always a new way to see the world. Sometimes it is a cruise line visiting an entirely new region. Sometimes it is a special event that happens only once every ten years.

Here's something many travelers don't realize: guided tours can often cost less than putting together the exact same trip on your own.

If you're planning your first Alaska cruise, you've probably typed some version of this into Google or Facebook: “What is the best cruise line for Alaska?” It sounds like a logical place to start, right? One person says Princess. Someone else swears by Holland America. Your neighbor loved Norwegian. Your kids see pictures of a newer Royal Caribbean ship and want that one. Then you discover there are different departure ports, different glaciers, different ports of call and on

People ask me all the time, "Leigh, when is the best time to go to the Caribbean? To Alaska? To Europe?" My answer is always the same: shoulder season.

This packing tip has saved my husband and I more than once.

Picture Christmas markets glowing at dusk, centuries-old castles, cozy pubs with crackling fireplaces, scenic train rides through rolling green countryside, and beautifully decorated hotels that feel like something out of a holiday movie. Fall and winter have a way of making these destinations even more magical.

Lately, I've realized I keep having the same question from clients over and over again: "When is the best time to travel?"

Are guided tours right for you? Here are the pros and cons.