You might be surprised, but sometimes, booking a windowless inside cabin on a cruise makes sense. Maybe you’re trying to squeeze in one last vacation for the year and are on a tight budget. Perhaps you’re traveling with young children and prefer a cabin without access to a balcony. Or you might require a cozy…

Florence is one my favorite stops in Italy because it has so much to offer within a very walkable footprint — think masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David, the iconic Duomo di Firenze, and of course, Tuscan wine, Florentine steak and the most delectable pasta. On my most recent trip with a group of friends, I was…