by Jenese Nieves | Jun 28, 2026 | River Cruise, Jenese's Travels, Multigenerational travel, Traveling with Kids
I have cruised with my parents and my son more times than I can count. Multigenerational travel is genuinely comfortable territory for our family. So when I booked a Christmas Markets river cruise through Germany on the Riverside Debussy in December 2025, I thought I...
by Jenese Nieves | Jun 22, 2026 | Multigenerational travel, Group Trips, Jenese's Travels, Traveling with Kids
Before the city woke up. Before the tour groups arrived. Before the October chill gave way to the warmth of a Roman autumn morning. That is when we showed up at the Colosseum, six of us, completely jetlagged, half of us still operating on Florida time, standing in...
by Jenese Nieves | Jun 21, 2026 | Cruises, Group Trips, Royal Caribbean
Most people planning a group cruise on Royal Caribbean are focused on the basics: getting everyone on the same ship, finding a sailing everyone can agree on, and making sure the cabins are close enough together. Those things matter. But while they’re focused on...
by Jenese Nieves | Jun 14, 2026 | Cruises, Food Allergies, Traveling with Kids
Cruising with food allergies is a completely different experience than cruising without one. And I say that not as a disclaimer, but as someone who has lived it. My son has EOE, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a chronic allergic condition of the esophagus triggered by...
by Jenese Nieves | Jun 9, 2026 | Multigenerational travel
Traveling with Seniors and Toddlers is a specific kind of travel chaos that only happens when your group includes both the very young and the very old. The toddler needs a nap at noon. Grandma needs to be near an elevator. The two-year-old wants to run. Grandpa needs...
by Jenese Nieves | May 29, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line
So you’ve decided to book a Disney cruise. First of all, great decision! Here are Disney Cruise Tips for First Timers. Disney does cruise ships the way they do everything else: with an almost unreasonable level of detail, magic around every corner, and an...
by Jenese Nieves | May 18, 2026 | Group Trips, Cruises, Travel Tips
Let me paint you a picture. You casually mention to your family group chat that it would be fun to go on a cruise together. Everyone says yes. Now there are 14 people, three different budget expectations, two people who don’t eat seafood, a toddler, and a...
by Jenese Nieves | Mar 25, 2026 | Cruises, River Cruise
River Cruise vs. Ocean Cruise? This is one of the most common questions I get and the answer isn’t about which one is “better.” It’s about how you want to travel. After 35+ ocean cruises and diving deeper into river cruising (including attending the ASTA River Cruise...
by Jenese Nieves | Mar 19, 2026 | Cruises, River Cruise
If you’ve been seeing more about river cruises lately… it’s not by accident. I just spent several days at the ASTA River Cruise Expo hosted by the American Society of Travel Advisors, surrounded by the top river cruise lines, touring ships, and having real...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 22, 2025 | Single Mom, Travel Tips
Let me be honest with you — I’m not just a travel agent. I’m also a single mom who travels with my toddler, and I know firsthand that the idea of packing up, getting on a plane, and navigating a new destination solo with a little one can feel equal parts...
