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Travel + Leisure, Parade, and Virtuoso have all called me the expert when they needed the real answer on cruising. Here's where else I've shown up.
June 2026
Night Moves
Travel + Leisure's June 2026 issue covered cruises that linger in port after dark. Every other source in that piece was a cruise line executive. I was the only travel advisor, and mine was the only story about a couple who left the ship entirely. Their dream was an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, so I arranged their overnight at the InterContinental before they rejoined the ship the next morning. "It never would have been possible" without it.
April 2026
This Is the Biggest Mistake That Could Ruin Your Cruise Vacation, According to Experts
Travel + Leisure asked several advisors what mistake ruins a cruise fastest. Mine was the most absolute answer in the piece. I will not let my clients fly in the day their cruise departs, "it's a non-negotiable with me." Missing your first port, or starting a trip you've planned for a year exhausted from a security-line sprint, isn't a risk worth taking.
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February 2026
This Is the Most Important Cruise Detail to Know Before Booking an Expedition Cruise
Travel + Leisure gave me four separate quotes in this piece, more than any other expert they interviewed, and let my answer close the article. Asked how to choose between cruise styles, my take: "It comes down to whether you want an expedition-forward luxury cruise or a luxury-forward expedition cruise.”
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July 2026
Parade asked travel advisors for their best 10 tips for women traveling after 50. I was quoted in six of the ten, more than anyone else in the piece, and closed the article. Their words for me, not mine: "a Virtuoso-affiliated luxury travel advisor specializing in small-ship cruising for Gen X empty nesters."
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Virtuoso Life Magazine covered Royal Caribbean's revamped private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and I was the only named source quoted in the piece. My take on the beach club: "an entire day of specialty dining and amazing tropical ocean views."
425 MAGAZINE
Earlier in my travel career, when I was still operating publicly as Travel by Amy, 425 Magazine built its cruise-planning section around my advice. The rule I gave them then is the same one I still give every client today: "always fly in the day before your cruise leaves." Thirteen years later, it's the same rule Travel + Leisure quoted me on in 2026.
October 8, 2026
Travel Advisors Say These Are the 6 Easiest European Cities to Walk After 60
Parade asked travel advisors which European cities are easiest to explore on foot after 60. I shared why Florence’s compact center and Barcelona’s connected neighborhoods work so well, along with the practical details travelers should expect, including uneven historic streets. My advice: choose cities where you can slow down and still experience the place.
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September 27, 2026
Traveling Solo After 55? Travel Advisors Share the 3 Crucial Details to Check Before You Book
Parade turned to me for the details that can make or break a solo trip after 55. I covered the real price of traveling alone, the difference between accepting solo travelers and making them feel welcome, and the practical backup worth arranging before you leave. My first warning: “Don’t assume ‘solo-friendly’ means ‘solo-priced.’”
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September 26, 2026
We Asked 5 Travel Advisors the Best Hotel Brands for Travelers Over 60—One Kept Coming Up
Parade asked which hotels work best for travelers over 60. My picks were The Leading Hotels of the World for distinctive independent properties with consistent standards, and Four Seasons for its attentive, full-service approach. As I explained in the piece, what changes with age is often our tolerance for the little hassles that get in the way of enjoying a trip.
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September 25, 2026
Travel Advisors Say These Are the 5 Best Off-Season Trips to Take in November and December
Parade included my recommendations in three of its five off-season escapes: Tuscany and Umbria, European Christmas markets, and Québec City. I shared why early November works so well for food lovers in Italy, why river cruises suit Christmas-market travel, and where to find that European holiday feeling without a transatlantic flight.
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