How to Get to Cape Liberty Cruise Port from Amtrak Station in Newark
I'm here to help. Or so I thought. After someone read my How to Get To Your Cruise Port by Amtrak article, she emailed [...]
How to Take Amtrak to Cruise Ports in the USA
For a Mississippi River cruise or a cruise to the Caribbean, hop aboard the City of New Orleans between Chicago and the Big Easy. [...]
The Ultimate Printable Packing List for a Cruise
How to pack for a cruise? Begin here! It’s been a long time since I packed for my first cruise.  You’d think I packed for [...]
How to Get From Venice Train Station to San Basilio Cruise Terminal
How to get from the Venice train station to San Basilio Cruise Terminal is a question that readers frequently ask. Â Probably because thinking about getting [...]
First Time Cruising Solo – What to Know Before You Go
There are a lot of articles written by people who have completed their first solo cruise. While I enjoy their stories, one solo cruise does [...]
Do Cruise Ship Passengers Need a U.S. Passport and When
It's sort of complicated and I'm asked this question a lot. Â "I'm a United States citizen taking a cruise from the U.S. to the [...]
Fun Things to Do in Six Popular Canada Cruise Ports
A late autumn visit to Quebec City greeted us with an hour of sleet and rain and then the sun came out. Rich [...]
How to Choose Your Oasis of the Seas Stateroom
Oasis of the Seas Central Park and balcony staterooms. Those of us on Florida’s Space Coast are thrilled to have Royal Caribbean’s Oasis [...]
Wifi Aboard Amtrak – Trains and Stations that Connect
Yes, Virginia. Â There is wifi aboard Amtrak and at Amtrak stations. Â However, all of us who travel with smart phones, tablets and computers close [...]
What to Expect on a Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Cruise
Boarding the Queen Mary 2 at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Queen Mary 2 transatlantic cruise - throwback travel for the modern age. Twelve years ago, when [...]
My Top 10 Totally Underrated Cruise Ports to Visit Soon
Mention where you're going on your next Caribbean cruise to a group of travelers and their responses are bound to be as diverse as the cruise [...]
How to Get to the Rijksmuseum from River Cruise Dock in Amsterdam
Note to self: 1. Watch out for bicycles 2. Purchase museum ticket online. I’ve spent a bit of time in Amsterdam over the last seven [...]