Travel Insights
Honest answers to the questions travelers ask.
Guides from Chris on cruising, destinations and planning — written to help you decide, not to sell you something.
What Does a Luxury Travel Advisor Actually Do?
What you get, what it costs and when it’s worth it.
River Cruise vs. Ocean Cruise: What’s the Difference?
Ship size, pace, ports and who each is best for.
Silversea vs. Regent Seven Seas: Which Is Right for You?
Two of the most inclusive luxury lines, compared.
When Is the Best Time to Cruise Alaska?
Month by month: wildlife, weather and crowds.
Planning Your First African Safari
Where, when, and how many days you really need.
A First-Timer’s Guide to River Cruising
What to expect on board and ashore.
How Far in Advance Should You Plan Italy?
Timelines for peak season, villas and the Amalfi Coast.
Five Things Travelers Forget When Planning a Multigenerational Vacation
Small details that make or break a family trip.
Japan for First-Timers
Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond, without the overwhelm.