A Paris Christmas river cruise offers a different way to experience the City of Light. After sailing Europe’s rivers myself, here’s why Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre stands out—and why expert planning makes all the difference.
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Twenty years as an actuary taught me to read fine print. As a three-time Virtuoso Cruise Icon, I use that same instinct to evaluate river cruise lines — and Uniworld’s Magical Parisian Holiday is one I recommend without hesitation. Here’s why, ship by ship, detail by detail.
Paris at Christmas, By River: Inside Uniworld’s Magical Parisian Holiday Read More »
From focused Arctic voyages to the legendary Northwest Passage — an expedition specialist’s guide to choosing the right Greenland cruise, and why 2027 is the year to book it.
Greenland Expedition Cruises: A 2027 Planning Guide Read More »
I asked my community one simple question: what film inspired you to travel? The answers poured in — Tuscany, Greece, Africa, Iceland — and reminded me that every trip starts long before the airport. It starts with imagination.
The Movie That Might Change Your Next Trip Read More »
“Should I sail with Tauck or Viking?” It’s one of the questions I’m asked most. As both a Tauck Certified Advisor and a Viking expert, I recently toured ms Grace and Viking Rolf back to back — and the answer isn’t which line is better. It’s which one fits how you travel.
Tauck or Viking? The Better Question Is… Which One Is Right for You? Read More »
I’ll admit it. I’m not really a soccer (or football!) fan. Unless Ted Lasso counts. But over the past month, something unexpected happened. I found myself cheering. First for Team Canada. Then, somehow, wholeheartedly for Norway. Because the FIFA World Cup isn’t really just about football. It’s about something every traveller
The Adventure Isn’t Over at the Final Whistle ⚽🌍 Read More »
I came across a fascinating BBC Travel piece recently — The Evolution of the Wellness Retreat — that put words to something I’ve been watching happen in real time with my clients. If you’d like to read it, I’ll link it below. But I wanted to share my own take, because after nearly 20 years
Wellness Travel Has Changed — And I Think That’s a Good Thing ❤️ Read More »
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about Etch A Sketch Day. For many of us, it brings back memories of twisting those little white knobs, trying to create something beautiful on a blank screen. Sometimes the lines went exactly where we wanted. Sometimes they didn’t. But every masterpiece started the same way—with an empty canvas and
From a Sketch to a Life Well Traveled. Read More »
Everyone expects glaciers and wildlife on an expedition cruise. Few realize the extraordinary preparation, teamwork, and expertise that make the experience truly unforgettable.
What Is an Expedition Cruise? An Expert Explains What First-Time Travelers Should Expect Read More »
