The Hidden Costs of Booking a Cruise with a "Big Box" store

If you’re planning a Caribbean vacation, you’re probably dreaming about beaches, cocktails, and sunshine—not electrical outlets. But before you pack your phone, camera, or hair tools, it’s important to know: Will your plugs work in the Caribbean? The answer depends on which island you’re visiting.

Planning a vacation should feel exciting—not overwhelming. But between confusing booking sites, fine print, and too many options, it’s easy to make decisions that lead to unnecessary stress (or unexpected expenses). Here are five common resort mistakes travelers often make—and how I help my clients avoid every single one of them.

There’s nothing worse than landing in a dream destination… and spending the first two days groggy, wide awake at 3 a.m., or dragging yourself through dinner. Jet lag happens when your body’s internal clock struggles to adjust to a new time zone—and while it’s common, there are ways to make the transition easier. Here are my top tips to help prevent jet lag so you can hit the ground rested and ready.

Dreaming of strolling through Paris, sipping espresso at a quiet Roman café, or navigating the souks of Marrakech on your own schedule—but without the hassle of planning every last detail? Here’s the good news: You can travel independently while still having expert support behind the scenes.

One of the most common questions travelers ask before heading overseas is: “Will my electronics work in Europe or the UK?” The short answer is yes—as long as you bring the right adapter (and sometimes a converter). Here’s exactly what you need to know.

Let’s talk about Jamaica, because the internet has some feelings  about it. And a lot of them are… wrong. Jamaica is one of my favorite...

Let’s talk about one of the easiest ways to make your travel experience feel a little more VIP— skipping the long airport lines . If...

There’s something truly special about multi-generational vacations. Whether it's grandparents seeing the joy in their grandkids’ eyes,...

Repositioning cruises are one of the best-kept secrets in modern travel. These one-way sailings happen when a cruise line moves a ship...

When you think of a European river cruise, chances are your mind drifts to charming villages, castles perched above vineyards, and quiet...

If you’ve ever looked at two resorts on the same beach, for the same dates, and wondered why one costs twice as much as the other…...

Planning a Sandals vacation? Whether it’s your honeymoon, anniversary, or just a much-needed adults-only escape, you’re in for a treat....

If you’re someone who thinks “beach vacation” sounds more like a sweaty chore than a dream getaway, you are not  alone. Not everyone...

A vintage-style illustration features a couple dressed in formal evening attire standing on a balcony overlooking a river. The woman wears a red dress and the man is in a dark suit; both hold champagne glasses raised in a toast. In the distance, a river cruise ship glides across the water at sunset, with a silhouette of a European town and castle spires on the horizon. The sky is painted in warm shades of orange and purple. Bold text at the top reads “25th Wedding Anniversary

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately—from people dreaming of sipping wine along the Danube or standing under the Eiffel Tower,...

When you start dreaming about a tropical escape to Cancun or the Riviera Maya, it doesn’t take long to realize there are a lot of options...

You’ve done it. The laundry is folded, your suitcase is packed—and suddenly, you spot it: the unmistakable, soggy shape of your passport...

It's time to set the record straight! With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it’s easy to get lost in the travel myths

What do you do when you find yourself in need of a last-minute passport?