Helpful Travel Tips from a Travel Advisor Who Gets It

Hi, I’m Debi - and I believe travel should feel easy, not exhausting.

 

This blog is where I share real-world cruise and vacation tips to help you plan smarter, pack better, and enjoy your trips with less stress and more peace of mind.

 

✨ Think practical advice, honest insights, and simple guidance designed to make your downtime truly feel like downtime.

 

Planning a trip and want help? I’m always happy to chat.

Cruise Lingo 101: What Do Hull, Beam, and Draft Mean?
07-14-2026 Learn what hull, beam, and draft mean on a cruise ship and how these measurements affect ship design, stability, and the ports your cruise can visit.
Cruise Lingo 101: Cruise Director
07-07-2026 If you’ve ever been on a cruise and thought, “There’s always something happening on this ship!” - this one’s for you. The Cruise Director is the face of onboard entertainment and plays a huge role in ...
Cruise Lingo 101: Cruise Cards/Wearable Tech
06-30-2026 Cruise Card Explained: What it does, why it runs your whole cruise, and a real story of what happened when we accidentally left ours behind.
Cruise Lingo 101:What Is The Galley On A Cruise Ship?
06-23-2026 Ever wondered how cruise ships feed thousands of passengers every day? 🚢🍽️ Take a behind-the-scenes look at the galley — the massive “food factory” hidden onboard.
What Cruise Fares Really Include (and What They Don’t)
06-16-2026 All-inclusive…sort of. 🛳 Find out what your cruise fare actually covers—and what you’ll pay extra for.
Cruise Lingo 101: What Is the Gangway?
06-16-2026 This week in Cruise Lingo 101: what the “gangway” really is—and why it quietly controls your entire port day 🚢🌴