All-Inclusive vs. Cruise: Everything You Need to Know for Planning a Honeymoon

You've been dreaming about this trip for a while. Maybe it's watching the sun set in Santorini, standing at the edge of a glacier in Alaska, or taking the whole family to Walt Disney World the right way. Whatever your version of a bucket list trip looks like, one of the most common questions I get is: when is the right time to start planning? The answer is earlier than you think. Here's a breakdown by destination so you know exactly what you're working with before you start

Cruising with celiac disease and multiple food allergies used to feel like a gamble to me. Once you're on the ship, you're on the ship. There's no running to a grocery store, no backup restaurant down the street, and absolutely no room for something to go wrong in a way that ruins your vacation. For a long time, that made me nervous even to book a cruise. After six sailings with Disney Cruise Line, though, it's become my favorite cruise line, and not just because the whole ex

Behind the Scenes of My Norwegian Aqua Ship Tour: What Families Can Expect

If you have celiac disease, you already know that travel is never just about where you're going. It's about whether you'll actually be able to eat when you get there, whether someone at the resort or on the ship will take it seriously, and whether you'll spend your vacation anxious and hungry or whether you'll feel genuinely taken care of. I travel with celiac disease too, and that experience shapes everything about how I help my clients plan their trips. What a Gluten-Free T

Summer Sailings from Cape Liberty, NJ: Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and Independence of the Seas If your family is dreaming of a cruise vacation from the Northeast in Summer 2026 or 2027, you’re in luck — Royal Caribbean is bringing two amazing ships to Cape Liberty, New Jersey: Oasis of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. Both offer incredible value, family-friendly fun, and itineraries that make planning a vacation from home so easy… but they offer very differe

If you've ever wondered about the difference between Disney Magic and Disney Treasure, I ended up getting a very real side-by-side comparison without planning it that way. I sailed the Disney Treasure January 10–17, seven nights on one of the newest ships in the fleet, and then just a few weeks later I was back at sea on the Disney Magic February 2–6 for four nights on the original Disney Cruise Line ship that launched back in 1998. Sailing both within the same month meant th

Perfect Day at CocoCay: What’s Worth the Splurge and What’s Not

How Cruising Changes as Your Kids Grow Up

My family' first trip to Disneyland For families on the East Coast, a trip to Disneyland often feels like a big commitment. Longer flights. More planning. Bigger expectations. And one big question I hear all the time is: “Is Disneyland really worth it if we’re flying all the way to California?” My honest answer? Yes — especially when you turn it into a California split stay. Instead of flying across the country for just theme parks, a split stay lets you experience Disneyl

Sailing on the Disney Magic blends classic Disney Cruise Line charm with easy navigation, standout dining like Rapunzel’s Royal Table, and select Marvel Day at Sea sailings from Galveston. With Alaska, West Coast, and Texas departures, this original ship continues to deliver a relaxed, well planned cruise experience for families and first time cruisers alike.

Sailing Away on the Disney Treasure: First Impressions and Magic Moments

If the thought of flying with kids gives you instant anxiety — the early wake-ups, airport lines, delays, the “Mom, my ears hurt” meltdown during takeoff — I promise you’re not alone. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic And here’s the thing: you don’t have to fly to enjoy an incredible family cruise. Not anymore. Not with the ships and itineraries coming to the Northeast in Summer 2026 (and even beyond!) In fact, cruising from the Northeast is becoming one of the best-kept secret

Are you thinking about taking a multigenerational cruise? Traveling with family across generations is such a special way to make lasting memories, but it can also come with a few extra challenges. You might have the hang of cruising with your kids, but planning a trip that includes Grandma and Grandpa often brings a few new things to consider. In 2022, my sister and I sailed with our mom on the Disney Fantasy. Since we had booked a guaranteed stateroom, we didn’t get to choos

How to plan your next family vacation on a budget

Exploring the Top Alaska Cruise Lines for Families

Every year around this time, the same question comes up: “What do we get the kids? What do we get the grandparents? What do we get each other?” And honestly? Most of us already feel maxed out on toys, clothes, and gadgets that lose their sparkle within a few weeks. But you know what never fades? Memories you make together. The belly laughs. The beach days. The roller coasters. The sunsets at sea. The time spent just being with each other. This is exactly why more and more fa

One of many photo ops that my family took advantage of on Oasis of the Seas

Arr matey! Are you ready to hop on board the adventure of a lifetime with your family? Well, before you set sail on that majestic cruise...

I am thrilled to present to you one of Royal Caribbean's latest addition to its fleet...Icon of the Seas!