Traveling Judi

If you’re searching for a cruise that goes beyond sightseeing and helps you feel relaxed, renewed, and reconnected, look no further than the Viking spa experience aboard Viking’s Ocean ships—particularly the stunning Viking Jupiter that I have cruised aboard in the Baltic and in Europe. Unlike many luxury cruise lines where spa access comes at a premium, Viking invites yo...

Article by Judi Cohen (Traveling Judi), photography by Judi and Uniworld

I always found destination focused river cruising on small ships fascinating and enjoyable, but it was during my recent Jewish Heritage-themed cruise on the Danube from Budapest to Nuremberg, that I began to understand how deeply enriching this form of travel could...

Article by Judi Cohen (Traveling Judi), photography by Judi and The Phoenicia Malta

Our recent stay at The Phoenicia Malta was nothing short of extraordinary. Nestled near Valletta’s UNESCO-listed core, the hotel’s location offers the best of both worlds: immediate access to Malta’s historic capital, and luxury exclusive accommodations. The buil...

Article and photography by Judi Cohen (Traveling Judi)

I first fell in love with Crystal a decade ago, somewhere between the Amalfi Coast and the soft glow of a Mediterranean sunset. Returning this summer to sail aboard Crystal Symphony felt like meeting an old friend, one who had not only aged...

Article and photography by Judi Cohen (Traveling Judi)

In a world of cruising filled with towering ships and crowded ports, finding something truly rare feels almost mythical. But every so often, if you’re lucky, you stumble upon a unicorn. For me, that unicorn was Hebridean Princess, a ship unlike any other, small in size, but grand in...