Alaska Through Five Senses: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go
Every photo you've seen of Alaska is true. But photographs only tell you what Alaska looks like. Here's what it actually feels like - through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch - from two advisors who just came back.
5 Things That Surprised Us About Azamara (And a Few More We Couldn't Leave Out)
We knew Azamara's reputation. We'd done the research. And then we sailed it through Alaska ourselves. Here are 5 things that genuinely surprised us - and a few more we couldn't leave out.
When Should You Cruise Alaska? A Month-by-Month Guide (From People Who've Actually Been There)
The right time to cruise Alaska depends entirely on what you're looking for. Here's our honest month-by-month breakdown - from wildflowers in May to the Northern Lights in September - with firsthand notes from our own July sailing.
"I'm Not Sure How The Cruise Line Makes Any Money!"
"I'll be honest - this was the most expensive vacation we've ever taken. But now that I've been on the ship and I see everything that's included ... I'm not sure how they make any money." Here's what a skeptic discovered about premium all-inclusive cruising.
Marylander Goes to Alaska. Here's What Happened.
I went to Alaska as a certified expert. I came back as a believer. Here's what the scale, Hubbard Glacier, and the salmon I never saw taught me - and why none of it was what I expected.
Notes from the Co-Founder Who Hugged a Bear
I knew Alaska intellectually. I'd spent months helping prepare other people for it. And then I got there. Here are the moments I didn't see coming - and the ones I keep thinking about.
Your Brain Is Already in Alaska. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.
Psychologists have found that anticipating a trip triggers a dopamine release that can outlast the vacation itself. Here's what that means for the Alaska trip you keep putting off.
Inside a Client Proposal: How We Found the Right Japan Cruise for a Couple Who Needed It Most
They came to us with a non-negotiable: Okinawa. One partner has Japanese heritage. The other has been hearing her father's stories about the island her whole life. Here's how we found the right cruise - and what we told them wouldn't work.
What Happened When Our Client Had to Cancel Her Alaska Cruise (And Why She Got Every Penny Back)
She had been planning her first Alaska cruise for almost a year. Then her doctor told her she needed surgery. Here's what happened next - and why she didn't lose a penny of her $7,000 investment.
Why Your Team Needs You to Leave
There's a story a lot of leaders tell themselves about why they can't take a vacation. Here's the uncomfortable truth: staying isn't leadership. In many cases, it's the thing holding your team back.
The 4-Night Way Into Luxury Cruising (And Why Everything Is Already Done For You)
Four nights. Ocean-front suite. Every experience pre-arranged before you board. Here's why Explora Journeys' shorter sailings might be the most effortless introduction to luxury cruising you'll find.
You Have a Financial Advisor. Why Don't You Have a Travel Advisor?
You trusted an expert with your portfolio. You trusted one with your legal work. So why are you still spending Sunday nights comparing cabin categories? Here's what a travel advisor actually does.
Why Alaska Should Be On Every High Achiever's Radar (And Why We Almost Missed It)
We tried to get to Alaska in 2025. We waited too long and lost the sailings we wanted. Here's what we learned - and why 2027 might be your year.
Untethering in Progress …
It took seven full days on a ship before I stopped mentally composing emails I couldn't send. Here's what I've learned - and what I'm still figuring out.