Advertiser Disclosure: The Maxwells Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com and Bankrate.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers.
Our ANNUAL Caribbean group cruise with Explora Journeys is BACK!! In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about our fourth annual Explora Journeys Group Cruise! SPARKNOTES Who: The Maxwells + amazing people from all over who love to travel! What: Two fantastic group cruise opportunities on the beautiful Explora III by Explora […]
Explora Journeys 2027 Caribbean Group Cruises Read More »
It’s official … we’re headed to visit the MAGICAL European Christmas Markets, and we want YOU to join us! In this blog, you’ll find everything you need to know about both of these sailings opportunities with Scenic and Emerald. SPARKNOTES WHO: The Maxwells + amazing people from all over who love to travel! WHAT: Two fantastic group
Scenic & Emerald 2026 Christmas Market Group Cruises Read More »
When you think of solo travel, you might picture yourself wandering the streets of Paris with a croissant in hand or backpacking through Southeast Asia with a map and no set plan. But there’s another, often-overlooked way to dip your toes into the world of solo adventures: solo cruising. And honestly? We think it’s one
Solo Cruising: Is It Worth It? Read More »
Welcome to the final part, Part Four, of our detailed Eastern Mediterranean itinerary! If you yet haven’t read Part One, Part Two, or Part Three, discover the first two weeks of this amazing trip, spent in Italy, Malta, Greece, and Croatia. In this blog post, we’ll share our day-by-day itinerary, complete with our favorite activities,
An Eastern Mediterranean Itinerary: Part 4 – Slovenia & Back to Italy Read More »
Welcome to Part Three of our detailed Eastern Mediterranean itinerary! If you yet haven’t read Part One or Part 2, go back and discover how we spent the first half of our trip! In this blog post, we’ll share our day-by-day itinerary, complete with our favorite activities, meals, excursions, and tips. Picking up where we
An Eastern Mediterranean Itinerary: Part 3 – Malta, Greece, & Croatia Read More »
Welcome to Part Two of our detailed Eastern Mediterranean itinerary! If you haven’t yet read Part One, go back and discover how we spent the first few days of our trip! In this blog post, we’ll share our day-by-day itinerary, complete with our favorite activities, meals, excursions, and tips. Picking up where we left of
An Eastern Mediterranean Itinerary: Part 2 – Four Stops in Italy Read More »
Welcome to Part One of our detailed Eastern Mediterranean itinerary! We just returned from an unforgettable 17-day trip to the Mediterranean coast, where we explored the stunning coastal cities of Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta, and Slovenia. Our journey included visiting 10 different port cities via the NCL Viva, along with extended stays in the Amalfi
An Eastern Mediterranean Itinerary: Part 1 – Exploring Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast Read More »
Whether we’re headed out for a 3-day weekend getaway or a multi-week international trip, there are a few travel items that always make it into our bags. Over the years (and many miles), we’ve figured out which essentials actually make a difference … and which ones are just taking up space. This list includes our
Top Travel Essentials We Never Leave Home Without (2025 Edition) Read More »
If you’ve ever walked past a frosted glass door at the airport and thought, “What’s going on in there… and how do I get in?” — this post is for you. Airport lounges used to feel like a luxury reserved only for business travelers and first-class flyers. But now? There are so many ways to
Airport Lounge Insider Read More »
We’re big fans of using credit cards to earn travel points and perks, but we’re also big fans of being smart about it. If you’ve ever opened a premium travel card with a big annual fee, you’ve probably hit that moment where you ask yourself: “Is this still worth it?” The good news? You don’t
When & How To Downgrade Your Credit Cards (Without Hurting Your Credit) Read More »
