I follow many travel operators and influencers on social media. One of them came up with the apt term "zone of predictability"

The real Amalfi Coast is a stunning, rugged coastline in southern Italy known for its vertical cliffsides, terraced citrus groves, and the dramatic Amalfi Drive.

Between social media, email and other avenues, loads of stories good and not so good come my way.

My number one splurge is almost always a well-placed and somewhat upscale hotel.

One of five children raised in Wellesley, MA.

Lago d'Iseo (Lake Iseo), a delightful spot I had the pleasure of staying in several years ago.

If you are in the travel business long enough, you see bookings ebb and flow.

This is one of the views we will be seeing as we sail along the gorgeous Saone River in the South of France (this is at Lyon) next June.

I'd like to focus on some VIP partnerships - don't worry not the snobby celebrity VIPs - the very important partnerships I find myself within.

there are now ocean cruises sailing from Philadelphia. Norwegian has contracted for two of their ships to be sailing from the City of Brotherly Love.