The Journal

Is a Western Caribbean Cruise Right for You? Here's What I Actually Think

Twelve Western Caribbean sailings in and I still get asked the same question: is it worth it? For first-timers, my answer is almost always yes — but not for the reasons you'd expect. Here's the real version.

48 Hours in Cozumel: A Cruise Port Insider's Guide

Skip the tourist traps. Here's where locals actually go.

Cozumel is one of the most visited cruise ports in the Caribbean — and most people only scratch the surface. After six visits, I finally know what to skip and what to savor.

Our First Alaskan Cruise — What No One Told Us

From Ketchikan to Glacier Bay: the raw, real story

We booked Alaska on a whim. Seven days later, I came home a completely different traveler. Here's everything I wish someone had told me before we set sail.