Erica Silverstein

Travel Agent

Are Your Carnival Clients Team Europe or Team Caribbean?

By: Erica Silverstein

The world is vehemently divided on several hot-button topics: iced coffee vs. hot coffee, Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, and Caribbean cruises vs. Europe cruises.

The Points Guy

The best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler in 2026

By: Fran Golden, Belinda Luksic, Erica Silverstein

Narrow down your search with this guide to the best Alaska cruises.

Luxury Travel Advisor

I Cruised Solo as an Introvert. Here's What Advisors Should Know

By: Erica Silverstein

There's that moment after the maitre d' seats me alone at the four-top when I start doubting my travel choices.

Luxury Travel Advisor

New in Cruise: The Story Behind Carnival Corp.'s Ship Shuffle

By: Erica Silverstein

It's not often that a cruise line gets rid of a shiny, two-year-old cruise ship. It's especially unheard of when that ship was the brand's first new build in more than a decade.

Luxury Travel Advisor

Around the World in 180 Days: Your Guide to 2028 World Cruises

By: Erica Silverstein

The grouchiest people on any ship are world cruisers in their final week — here's how to get your clients on the 2028 sailings they won't want to leave.

Travel + Leisure

We Asked 4 Family Travel Experts for Their Best Cruise Tip for Parents—and They All Agreed on This 1 Thing

By: Erica Silverstein

Choosing the right ship, cabin, and itinerary for your family's needs is the most important step toward a successful cruise with kids.

Luxury Travel Advisor

Norwegian's New Great Stirrup Cay: What Advisors Should Know

By: Erica Silverstein

As I shot out of a waterslide, free-falling 5 feet into the pool below, I wondered, “Will this water park save Norwegian Cruise Line ?”

AFAR

Ports Can't Thrive if Local Communities Are Struggling. These Cruise Lines Are Doing More to Give Back

By: Erica Silverstein

A rising tide lifts all ships. And cruise operators are discovering what can be achieved when they invest more intentionally in the port communities they visit.

Luxury Travel Advisor

Should Your Clients Get Off the Ship for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island?

By: Erica Silverstein

Nassau, Bahamas , is the port repeat cruisers love to hate. So Royal Caribbean (the cruise line that's always inventing creative new ways to convince

The Points Guy

Skagway White Pass Railway cruise excursions in Alaska

By: Ashley Kosciolek, Erica Silverstein

The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is a staple of any visit to Skagway, Alaska, particularly if you arrive by cruise ship. Here's what you should know.