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This year marks our 30th wedding anniversary, and for years my husband and I planned to celebrate in Paris and London. A few months ago, we changed our minds. Not because we couldn't go, but because we realized we didn't want to. The past few years have mostly been wonderful...but also exhausting.Our three kids have all graduated college and launched into their careers, and we've helped move them in and out of numerous dorms, apartments and across state lines. Add my husband's mother passing...

Many travelers think the planning ends once their vacation is booked, but that's when the behind-the-scenes work begins. I continue monitoring the details, tracking important updates, and helping ensure everything comes together smoothly. Here's what happens after you book: Reviewing Every Detail Travel plans can change. Airlines adjust schedules. Cruise lines update itineraries. Resorts change policies or amenities. Suppliers release new information. I keep an eye on updates that could...

Let’s clear something up right away. Not everything people believe about cruising needs to be corrected. Some myths are harmless, and honestly, they help people relax and get excited. Others, though, can quietly wreck a trip if no one steps in. That’s where I draw the line. Here’s a peek behind the curtain at which cruise myths I let slide, and which ones I absolutely will not. Myths I Gently Let Slide “Cruises are totally stress-free.” Are cruises easier than planning a land trip?...