Cruise Made EASY Ā· Planning Help
Insights into where cruise planning becomes more complex, when professional help makes sense, and how support can reduce stress and costly mistakes.
In a unique cruising experience, you can board the Norwegian EncoreĀ® in Seattle and not disembark until reaching MazatlĆ”n, Mexico, three weeks laterāall while enjoying diverse weather and scenery. This journey combines the stunning beauty of Alaska with the sun-soaked beaches of Mexico, perfect for the traveler seeking convenience without constant repacking..ā¦ Read more
As I write this, Iām at a conference in Ft. Lauderdale, running on just over 3 hours sleep, after a 21-hour day yesterday getting here. And itās a bit of a story. So here we go: Scottās story of woe (tongue firmly in cheek). I as at my BNI Networking meeting yesterday morning when Iā¦ Read more
I can still picture standing on the Waterfront promenade of Norwegian Escape as we slipped down the Hudson at dusk. Manhattanās skyline glittered behind us, a trail of light fading in the wake. Ahead stretched a week of harbors, cobblestones, and crisp October air. That moment taught me something Iāve shared with countless clients since:ā¦ Read more
āIsnāt it too early to think about spring cruises? Itās only September.ā š¤ I hear this question every September, and it highlights a common misunderstanding about spring cruise planning. This misstep often leads families to miss out on the best warm-weather opportunities while others scramble for overpriced Caribbean inventory. Spring 2026 planning doesnāt start whenā¦ Read more
Three months ago, a family approached me after booking their Alaska cruise through Costco Travel. They secured a fantastic price on a 7-day Alaska cruiseāexactly what they thought they wanted. However, as their departure date drew near, they delved deeper into their itinerary and realized they might have made different choices had they fully understoodā¦ Read more
I used to think Alaska cruise planning followed the same timeline as Caribbean bookings. Boy, was I wrong! š² Last week, Norwegian announced their Alaska 2027 ship deployments, and it hit me just how dramatically different Alaska planning really is. While most people are thinking, āIāll book Alaska next spring when Iām ready to travel,āā¦ Read more
