Oceanfront doesn’t always mean ocean swimming. Start with your ideal vacation day, then compare beaches, resort amenities and time beyond the hotel.
READ THIS WEEK’S TRAVEL NOTES →Disney and Universal celebrate the holidays in very different ways. Compare the experience, pace and planning priorities, plus three timely travel updates.
READ THE OCTOBER 26 TRAVEL NOTES →A practical guide to choosing the Caribbean cruise itinerary that matches your travel style, schedule, and priorities.
READ THE OCTOBER 19 TRAVEL NOTES →A practical comparison of Jamaica, Punta Cana and Riviera Maya, plus three timely notes on property reopenings, cruises and arrival paperwork.
READ THE OCTOBER 12 TRAVEL NOTES →A practical look at a Guanacaste all-inclusive home base, when to choose a split stay, and three timely updates from Jamaica, EPCOT, and Punta Cana.
READ THE OCTOBER 5 TRAVEL NOTES →New Walt Disney World offers are available for select 2027 stays. See what the headline savings include, what they leave out, and how to compare the real trip total.
READ THE SEPTEMBER 28 TRAVEL NOTES →
What is already in effect, what is still coming, and the simple checks to make before a late-2026 or 2027 Europe trip.
READ THE SEPTEMBER 21 TRAVEL NOTES →Current Disney and cruise offers, 2027 planning timing, and one way to compare the real value.
READ THE ARCHIVED TRAVEL NOTES →