Cruise and casino work, from people who've done both. Hiring, ports, contracts. Audio on every article, and weekly podcast.
A US territory in the Caribbean where the cars drive on the left, the currency is dollars, and the city begins at the pier. The day usually comes down to choosing between Charlotte Amalie's old town and a taxi out to Magens Bay.
Old San Juan begins at the pier, the largest mall in the Caribbean is a bus ride away, and there is one thing every casino dealer should know before walking in to ask about a job ashore.
Five thousand years of dice, from a Mesopotamian palace to a coffee shop in Athens, and one small cube that turned a parlor game into a sport.
The certificates you collected on cruise ships felt like paperwork at the time. On land, they become one of the more marketable parts of your professional profile.
Five days across the Hawaiian Islands with the casino closed the entire time. The only stop on the schedule where crew get something close to a week off.
Why stressed dealers cost the casino money, and what happens when management forgets that.
The part of the job they do not teach you in training, and the part that determines whether your team performs.
A thousand year history of 52 small rectangles, one of which could get you hanged.
Three years on land, then one contract at sea that taught me more than the years before put together.
You don't need special skills to become a dealer. Practice at home and a few cheap tools will take you most of the way there.
Caribbean ports are full of luxury watch shops offering tax free prices and crew discounts. Some crew turn that into a modest side income.
A historic Mediterranean port city defined by its dramatic hilltop fortress, its iconic wave patterned promenade, and the easy accessibility of its central districts.
The capital of the Balearic Islands offers a mix of Gothic architecture, Mediterranean beaches, and a unique atmospheric shift as the sun begins to set over the harbor.
The jewel of the French Riviera, Cannes is a city defined by its cinematic history, its Mediterranean luxury, and a unique maritime arrival process.
A journey deep into the Amazon rainforest to reach a city defined by its opulent past and its role as the gateway to the largest tropical forest on earth.
The southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West is a destination defined by its wooden architecture, maritime history, and a uniquely relaxed subtropical pace.
A volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic, Madeira offers a unique blend of Portuguese heritage, dramatic mountain landscapes, and a surprisingly sophisticated urban center in Funchal.
Spanning five islands and featuring active volcanoes, historic landmarks, and world class natural wonders, Hawaii offers a travel experience that is as diverse as it is vast.
Consistently ranked as the most liveable city in the world, Copenhagen offers a masterclass in urban design, sustainable living, and understated Scandinavian elegance.
A deep dive into the Mediterranean capital of Catalonia, exploring its unique urban planning, architectural heritage, and the logistical flow of a city that lives outdoors.
