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Judi Cuervo is a New York City native who fell in love with cruising in 1976 during her first sailing aboard Carnival Cruises’ Mardi Gras. Twenty years later, she began her freelance cruise writing gig and, since that time, has covered mass market, ultra-premium, riverboat and expedition ships for regional, national and international publications as well as cruise websites.

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    Villa Vie Odyssey: Living the Dream?

    by Judi Cuervo January 27, 2026

    Sometimes the fondest dreams begin in cold, hard reality. That was the case for the more than 100 risk-takers who decided to abandon life ashore for months, years, even a …

    by Judi Cuervo January 27, 2026
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    DELIVERING THE WOW, by Richard Fain

    by Judi Cuervo October 21, 2025

    Five years ago, I happily ditched the corporate world. So what on Earth am I doing reading a business book? The answer to that is that Royal Caribbean Group Chairman …

    by Judi Cuervo October 21, 2025
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    Ship Review: Sweet Victory

    by Judi Cuervo September 22, 2025

    Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow of the magnificent Chicago skyline, she and sister ship Victory I the only ships to call the city’s Navy Pier home. …

    by Judi Cuervo September 22, 2025
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     Brilliant Lady Arrives in New York

    by Judi Cuervo September 9, 2025

    I’m strolling down Ninth Avenue in New York City, on my way to meet a Brilliant Lady.  I refer, of course, to Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, the newest in the …

    by Judi Cuervo September 9, 2025
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    A History of Bermuda in Three Glasses

    by Judi Cuervo July 21, 2025

    The history books tell of Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez’s discovery of Bermuda in 1505 and how, in 1609, the English ship Sea Venture’s shipwreck led to the island’s colonization. …

    by Judi Cuervo July 21, 2025
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    A PERFECT PAIRING: Artistry II and Bordeaux

    by Judi Cuervo April 1, 2025

    I’m not certain when I first realized that Avalon Waterways’ Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries, and Charming Villages genuinely does have something for everyone. It could have been as I was …

    by Judi Cuervo April 1, 2025
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    AdventureWomen Lets Female Travelers Fly High!

    by Judi Cuervo January 30, 2025

    Experience the enchanting destinations of France, Italy, and Greece without the stress of traditional air travel, alongside a small group of like-minded women. On October 23, 2025, AdventureWomen Travel offers …

    by Judi Cuervo January 30, 2025
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    Holland America Brings the Caribbean On Board

    by Judi Cuervo December 27, 2024

    I capture a few images of Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam against a backdrop of a sparkling blue sea and powder-soft sand. Before tucking my phone away, I check the weather …

    by Judi Cuervo December 27, 2024
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    Ship Review: Sea Cloud Spirit

    by Judi Cuervo November 19, 2024

    I’m standing on the weathered wooden deck of the 136-guest Sea Cloud Spirit, shielding my eyes from the blinding sun as I gaze upward at the riot of 28 billowing …

    by Judi Cuervo November 19, 2024
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    Should CDC Inspection Results influence your cruise-ship selection?

    by Judi Cuervo October 30, 2024

    You’ve read the reviews, scanned the brochures, and devoured every social media post related to the ship you expect to sail on. But have you looked under the bed, peeked …

    by Judi Cuervo October 30, 2024
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    Celebrate This Victory in 2025

    by Judi Cuervo October 15, 2024

    No matter who takes the oath of office in Washington DC next year, America has something to celebrate:  the 2025 launch of Victory Cruise Lines!   From April through October 2025, …

    by Judi Cuervo October 15, 2024
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    Chefs Making Waves

    by Judi Cuervo July 12, 2024

    I just love it when worlds collide! In this case, I’m talking about my passion for cruising and my obsession with celebrity chefs coming together for Chefs Making Waves, a …

    by Judi Cuervo July 12, 2024
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    Sizing It Up

    by Judi Cuervo July 4, 2024

    “Chicken or pasta?”We cruise enthusiasts are appalled by what passes for dining choices aboard those multi-hour flights that transport us across the Pond.  And don’t even mention lack of comfort, sub-par …

    by Judi Cuervo July 4, 2024
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    The “Inside” Story

    by Judi Cuervo July 2, 2024

    Some people think that the only way you can truly enjoy a cruise is if you’re ensconced in a luxury suite with the three “B”s:  A balcony, a butler and …

    by Judi Cuervo July 2, 2024
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    A Taste of Sea Cloud Spirit’s San Juan Guest Chef Program

    by Judi Cuervo June 3, 2024

    Sea Cloud Spirit, the 136-passenger, three-masted, full-rigged windjammer from Germany’s iconic Sea Cloud Cruises, is coming to America’s backyard.Beginning this January, Sea Cloud Spirit will, for the first time ever, …

    by Judi Cuervo June 3, 2024
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    The Five Best Cruise Lunches

    by Judi Cuervo June 1, 2024

    A hamburger or hot dog from the grill?  How very, very…lunch hour.And yet, when I cruise, I can’t see myself coming in from a morning under the blazing Caribbean sun …

    by Judi Cuervo June 1, 2024
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    Sometimes, A Recipe is the Best Souvenir

    by Judi Cuervo May 14, 2024

    I recently returned from a lavish transatlantic crossing aboard SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream II.  During our 12-day voyage, I indulged in the lavish dining SeaDream is known for, digging into …

    by Judi Cuervo May 14, 2024
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    Luxury … With a Twist!

    by Judi Cuervo March 12, 2024

    Explora I’s Lobby Bar soars midship from Decks 4 to 5 but it doesn’t call to mind the traditional cruise ship atrium with its riotous activity and zooming glass elevators.  …

    by Judi Cuervo March 12, 2024
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    Another World… Another Scotland

    by Judi Cuervo December 20, 2023

    My feet scrape against the surface of 3-billion-year-old Lewisian gneiss as I scale the boulders that surround the glistening Loch Coruisk on the Isle of Skye. My steps are the …

    by Judi Cuervo December 20, 2023
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    WORLD VOYAGER NAMED IN USHUAIA

    by Judi Cuervo November 9, 2023

    MBE Winner Harpreet Kaur “Preet” Chandi Names Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Third Expedition Ship Last night, beneath sunny Ushuaia skies, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Voyager was christened by Harpreet Kaur “Preet” …

    by Judi Cuervo November 9, 2023
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