Gillian Birch

Gillian Birch is a full-time travel writer and author of 12 travel books. British educated with a diploma in journalism she has traveled the world, writing about her experiences with wonderful clarity and eyewitness detail. She uses her personal journals and memories to write about her many cruise experiences around the Caribbean, Mediterranean, trans-Atlantic, Norwegian Fjords, Panama Canal and South America including Cape Horn. Find out more about us here.

Disney’s Castaway Cay, Bahamas: What You Need to Know

Here's what you need to know about Disney's Castaway Cay, Bahamas with tips and what's included at the cruise line private island.

12 IDEAL Eastern Caribbean Cruise Ports You Should Visit

Take a look at these ideal Eastern Caribbean cruise ports that you'll likely visit while sailing the region.

10 Well-Known Western Caribbean Cruise Ports You Should Visit

Take a look at these 10 popular Western Caribbean cruise ports, with at least one of these on your cruise itinerary!

Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay: Full Guide

Here's a guide on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay private island in the Bahamas, with things to do, venues, beaches and more!

What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise: Full List

50 things on what to pack for an Alaska cruise vacation including items you might have never thought of. Check these for your cruise packing list.

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman: 17 Things to Know

A complete guide and things you need to know about Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, one of the best places to spend the day in the Caribbean!

18 Galveston Hotels on Seawall for Cruise Passengers

Find out about the Galveston hotels on Seawall Boulevard which are good for cruise ship passengers, before or after a vacation.

Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal: Your One-Stop Guide

If you've got an upcoming cruise from a Port Canaveral cruise terminal in Florida, here's where each is located, amenities, and more.

9 Things to Know About the Baltimore Cruise Terminal

What you need to know about the Baltimore Cruise Terminal in Maryland. Locations and helpful tips before or after your cruise vacation out of the city.
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