Planning & Booking

When to book, what to check, and what to expect before you sail.

Why I Send Clients on Ocean Crossings, and What to Check Before You Book

Ocean crossings offer time to unwind, enjoy the ship and rethink cruise value. Helen King explains who they suit and what to check before booking.

October 24, 2026 · 7 min read

Europe Entry Requirements for 2027: What the UK ETA, EES and ETIAS Mean for Your Trip

Planning & BookingEurope

What the UK ETA, the EES and the delayed ETIAS mean for your 2027 Europe trip, and how many hours to allow between flights, from a travel advisor.

October 13, 2026 · 8 min read

Helen's Travel Insight: Here's What to Consider When Choosing Your Next Mediterranean Cruise

Planning & BookingEurope

Small ship cruise specialist Helen King has been sailing these ships as a paying passenger since 2012. Here's what Canadian and American travellers need to know about choosing the right Mediterranean cruise: the real cost, the right season, and how to find an itinerary that matches what you actually want from the trip.

October 3, 2026 · 8 min read

When Is the Best Time to Book a Small Ship Cruise?

Planning & Booking

Cruise pricing follows a curve most travellers never see coming. Helen King on why "I'll wait and see" has a real cost, and when the smartest travellers actually book.

August 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Your Regent Dining Reservations Should Already Be Made

Planning & BookingRegent Seven Seas

First-time Regent Seven Seas passengers are often surprised by what they did not know going in. Here is what sailing as a paying passenger since 2012 has taught me, and what I make sure every client knows before they board.

July 1, 2026 · 10 min read