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Donna Heiderstadt
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Articles by Donna
Every Question About a World Cruise You’ve Ever Had, Answered
Why Holland America Just Might Have the Freshest Fish at Sea
10 Places Best Experienced on a Luxury Cruise
Everything You Need to Know About Cruising to Antarctica
8 River Cruise Myths and Truths
15 Incredible Small Ports You Can Visit on a Luxury Cruise
Dream Cruises to Book on Princess in 2023
10 Experiences You Can Only Find Aboard Holland America Line
Cruise Ships For Every Type of Traveler
Why Cruising is Safer Now Than It’s Ever Been Before
7 Reasons to Book a Small-Ship Cruise
6 Reasons Why Luxury Cruises Are Both a Splurge and a Great Value
Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Luxury Cruise with Kids
15 Epic 2021 & 2022 Cruise Itineraries That Visit Extraordinary Islands
Here’s When You Can Sail on 2020’s New Ships
The Best Places To Cruise This Fall
Cruise Lines Announce Suspensions, Credits, and Updated Policies
8 Ways to Indulge in Hawaii This Fall and Winter
6 Fall River Cruises in Europe You Can Still Book
20 Unique Fall Cruise Itineraries to Book Right Now
3 Easy Side Trips to Take Before or After Your River Cruise
7 Cool Cultural Experiences You Can Try on Oahu
The Best Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotels Around the World
5 Affordable, Flower-Filled Cities to Visit This Spring
10 Items You Should Always Bring to the Airport
Cozy Inns and B&Bs Perfect For A Romantic Winter Getaway
10 Amazing Places in Europe to Spend the Holidays
How This Brand New River Cruise Line Is Saving You Major Money
The Best Cuba Cruises in Early 2019—Which is Right for You?
10 Places Every Member of Your Family Will Love
Everything You Need to Know About Single-Country Cruises
Is a Panama Canal Cruise Right for You (and What Are the Best Deals Right Now)?
10 Cruise Faux Pas to Avoid
10 Best Ports for Fun Fall Activities
7 Alternative Destinations if You Can’t Afford the Mediterranean
10 Affordable Hotels That Scream (Actually, Whisper) Relaxation
The Cheapest Months to Visit the World’s Most Expensive Destinations
10 Fun, Free, and Affordable Things to Do Near Lake Geneva, Switzerland
10 Destinations for Travel Newbies
10 Items to Pack That Will Save You Money on Your Cruise
The 7 Best Ships Cruising Alaska This Summer
7 Splurge-Worthy Upsells on a Disney Cruise
Marvel Day at Sea, Rapunzel’s Royal Table, and Other Disney Magic Enhancements
5 Ways to Earn Onboard Credit
6 Exciting New River Itineraries
9 Fort Lauderdale Hotels That Match Your Pre- or Post-Cruise Style
12 Ways to Save on a South Pacific Vacation
How to Choose a Cabin on Carnival Triumph
10 Ports Where Dollars Go Further This Summer
Everything You Need to Know About Christmas Market Cruises
10 Hidden Islands You Can Visit on a Cruise
The 7 Best Piano Bars at Sea
The 10 Best Places to Snorkel on a Cruise
The Best Weekend Cruises from Miami
The 10 Most Gorgeous Ports in the World
The Best Cruises from Galveston
Everything You Need to Know About Repositioning Cruises
7 Top Things to Do in Cozumel
5 Fall Destinations for Beer, Wine & Spirits Lovers
Everything You Need to Know About Cheap Cruises From Miami
Everything You Need to Know About Cheap Cruises From New Orleans
The 10 Best European Ports for Garden Lovers
Everything You Need to Know About Cheap Caribbean Cruises
How to Get Cheap Cruises From Florida
How to Find Cheap Cruises
The 10 Best Europe Ports for Beer
9 Best Cruise Line Cabanas
10 Best Cruise Ship Balconies
10 Cruise Lines with the Best Beds
The 10 Best Adults-Only Spaces at Sea
10 Best All-Weather Pools at Sea
Top 10 Desserts at Sea
Top 10 Steakhouses at Sea
Top 10 Italian Restaurants at Sea
10 Best Cruise Ship Buffets
10 Best Cruise Ship Suites
Set the Scene for Romance on Affordable Curaçao with up to 40% Off
Palazzo Victoria Opens in Romeo & Juliet City of Verona
Intimate New Cottages Open on Hawaii's Big Island
Romancing the Past: Cruising with Voyages to Antiquity
Belize's Ambergris Caye: Four Great Places to Stay
Cruise Sales This Week: Easy, Affordable Getaways for Couples
My, Oh Maya! Romantic Adventure Amid Belize's Ancient Ruins
Six Romantic Ski Destinations
Saratoga Springs: Four Seasons of Romance
Celebrity Silhouette: Sophistication at Sea
Ultimate Romantic Splurges and Steals
The Bachelorette in Fiji: Where Ashley and the Bachelors Stayed and Played
Crystal Serenity: Sail the Historic Baltic in Modern Style
Barbados Celebrates Food, Wine, and Rum
Greek Island Hopping: Mykonos and Santorini
Romantic Amsterdam: Four Hotels Where You Can Unwind & Dine
Shangri-La, Raffles, and Mandarin Oriental Give Paris a New Asian Accent
Jamaica Inn and Round Hill: Romance Included
Great Deals to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora
“The Bachelor” in South Africa: How to Recreate the Romance
Tying the Knot in Tahiti – Weddings Are Now Legal for U.S. Couples
10 Romantic Reasons to Visit Venice Off-Season
Haunted Hotels: Spooky Spots to Snuggle
Tropical Escapes Timed to Food & Wine Festivals
I've Eaten Prayed Loved, Part 2: India
The Bachelorette in Tahiti — Reality Vs. Reality TV
Dramatic Destination Wedding Venues
The Romance of Small-Ship Cruising
Toasting Jason and Molly with More Romantic Getaways from The Bachelor
Best Supporting Resorts of the Big Screen
Romantic New Beach Resorts
Our Cruise Expert on Why She’s Cruising This Spring