My review of the InterContinental Miami: renovated bay-view rooms, rooftop pool, dining, and why it's a strong pre-cruise night near the port.

My honest take on the Hilton Galveston Island Resort on the Seawall, plus why it is a smart pre-cruise pick for Galveston departures.

My review of the Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport: a strong pre-cruise pick near FLL and Port Everglades, on points or cash.

My guide to the best hotels near the Vancouver cruise port at Canada Place, plus airport transfers, the Canada Line, and parking tips for your Alaska sailing.

My picks for the best hotels near the Tampa cruise port, from walkable Channelside stays to airport fly-in and park-and-cruise options, plus how to reach the terminals.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near Seattle's two cruise terminals, Pier 66 (Bell Street) and Pier 91 (Smith Cove), with downtown picks near Pike Place, SeaTac fly-in advice, park-and-cruise, and how to reach each pier.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near Port Canaveral, from Cocoa Beach to Cape Canaveral, including park-and-cruise packages, shuttle vs. drive advice, and how to add Disney World.

The best hotels near the New Orleans cruise port: French Quarter and Warehouse District picks near the Julia and Erato Street wharves, plus parking tips.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near the Mobile cruise port, from walkable downtown stays to park-and-cruise deals and easy terminal logistics.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near PortMiami by neighborhood, from Brickell and Downtown to Miami Beach and the airport, with park-and-cruise tips and how to reach the terminals.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near the Los Angeles (San Pedro / World Cruise Center) and Long Beach cruise terminals, including walkable options, budget picks, LAX fly-in, and park-and-cruise.

My guide to the best hotels near the Jacksonville cruise port at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, plus parking, shuttles, JAX airport transfers, and getting to the terminal.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near the Galveston cruise port, covering The Strand and downtown, the Seawall beachfront, Houston airport fly-in options, park-and-cruise packages, and getting to the terminal.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near Port Everglades, from the 17th Street causeway to Fort Lauderdale Beach and the airport, with park-and-cruise packages and shuttle advice.

My picks for the best hotels near Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ, including Newark airport fly-in, Jersey City stays, a Manhattan-and-cruise combo, and park-and-cruise packages.

A travel advisor's guide to the best hotels near the Baltimore cruise port, from Inner Harbor stays to park-and-cruise deals and easy BWI fly-in options.