The Cruise Insider's Handbook: Your guide to smooth sailing

Ever wondered why cruises are such a big deal? Spoiler: they're basically floating resorts with skating rinks, private islands, and zero cooking or cleaning required. What’s not to like?But before you set sail, there’s a lot to figure out like a packing strategy, what’s worth splurging on, are the on-shore excursions worth it and what happens if you miss the boat? We’ve got the covered.Join Dana Hammond, travel journalist, editor, and certified cruise lover who’s been on over 100 cruises, and Ilana Schattauer from Life Well Cruised, a once-skeptic turned cruise superfan. They’re here to share insider tips and hacks to make your first (or next) cruise totally stress-free.ResourcesDana HammondIlana Schattauer’s Life Well Cruised