Jennifer Weems, Author at Yellow Umbrella Travel

Is an AmaWaterways Egypt Nile Cruise Safe? What 12 Days in Egypt Actually Felt Like

We sailed AmaWaterways Secrets of Egypt and the Nile for 12 days. Here is what security actually looked like, what to watch for, and our honest answer.

What Is the Best Mississippi River Cruise for Seniors?

Bald eagles work the river bluffs above St. Paul in October while blues still drift out of a doorway on Beale Street two thousand miles south, and both belong to the same river. That range is why the right sailing matters more here than on almost any other domestic trip. For an older traveller, comfort […]

What Is the Best River Cruise in USA for Seniors?

Wake up docked in a river town you have never seen on a postcard. Watch a bluff or a row of antebellum homes slide past over coffee, then step off the ship straight into the middle of it. That is the pull of river cruising for travelers done with big ocean ships and all-inclusive resorts. […]

What Is a Closed Loop Cruise? Cruise Without a Passport!

An expired passport, or one that never got renewed, derails more Caribbean and Alaska bookings than almost any traveler expects. Federal law carves out a specific exemption for U.S. citizens sailing round trip from a U.S. port, and it changes the entire planning equation, whether you’re eyeing a Caribbean sailing or exploring US river cruises […]

Columbia River Cruise Cost Breakdown. Is It Worth It?

Columbia River cruise costs range from roughly $3,800 to $9,000 or more per person, and the advertised starting fare rarely tells you what you will actually spend once gratuities, excursions, and airfare are added in. This breakdown walks through what each major line charges, what is actually included, and whether the American Cruise Line is […]