by Jenese Nieves | Oct 8, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Multigenerational travel, Sailed and Reviewed, Traveling with Kids
My Disney Treasure Review: 7 Nights of Marvel, Moana, and More I just got back from a 7 night sailing on the Disney Treasure, and I’m going to be honest with you: none of us wanted to get off the ship. I traveled with my parents and my son Greyson, and this is...
by Jenese Nieves | Oct 1, 2026 | All-Inclusives
Sandals vs. Beaches: Which All-Inclusive Fits Your Trip? I get this question constantly: “Should I book Sandals or Beaches?” It’s an easy mix-up because they’re run by the same parent company and both promise a true all-inclusive experience...
by Jenese Nieves | Sep 4, 2026 | Royal Caribbean, Group Trips, Ocean Cruises
Why a Utopia of the Seas Group Cruise is Perfect (Even With Only a Long Weekend) If you’re trying to plan a family reunion, a milestone birthday, or a wedding weekend and everyone keeps saying “we just don’t have the time off,” Utopia of the...
by Jenese Nieves | Aug 9, 2026 | Certifications
I started my Master Cruise Counselor certification in April 2026, and I finished it faster than I finished the two levels before it combined. That’s not because MCC is easier. It’s because I’d already lived most of the requirements before I ever...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 26, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Jenese's Travels, Sailed and Reviewed, Travel Tips, Traveling with Kids
The Disney Royal Gathering: What It Is, How to Book, and Why It’s Worth Prioritizing There is a specific kind of quiet that falls over a small child when they come face to face with a Disney princess for the first time in a setting that feels genuinely magical...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 26, 2026 | Traveling with Kids, Disney Cruise Line, Jenese's Travels, Sailed and Reviewed
The Midship Detective Agency on the Disney Fantasy: What Families Need to Know My son was not yet five years old when he became a detective. We were on the Disney Fantasy, somewhere in the middle of a Caribbean sailing, and Greyson had a case file in his hand and a...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 19, 2026 | River Cruise
Why I Became an AmaWaterways Travel Advisor (And What It Means When You Book) There is a difference between knowing something and committing to it. I have known for a while that river cruising is not a niche, not a trend, and not a second choice for travelers who...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 15, 2026 | River Cruise
AmaWaterways vs. Viking River Cruises: Which One Is Right for You? If you have started researching river cruises, you have already encountered these two names. AmaWaterways and Viking are the lines that come up in almost every conversation about European river...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 12, 2026 | Meet Jenese Nieves
The honest version of this story starts in the middle of one of the hardest seasons of my life. And why I became a travel agent is exactly where it needs to start, because it’s the reason everything else makes sense. The Season That Changed Everything In...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 5, 2026 | All-Inclusives
Punta Cana is one of the most searched Caribbean destinations in the world and one of the most booked destinations in my agency. Families love it. Couples love it. Groups love it. The resorts are stunning, the price point is competitive, and the flight from Florida is...
