Contributors butors

JUDI CUERVO is a New York City native whose cruise writing has appeared in regional, national, Canadian, U.K., and Australian publications. When she’s not sailing, Cuervo may be found Monday through Friday at a major New York City book publishing company where she’s associate director/client services.

KATIE JACKSON was raised on a 1,500-acre farm in Montana before attending college in the concrete jungle of New York City. When she’s not walking her 150-pound Leonberger or trying to figure out why her bike is making that mysterious noise, she’s writing. Her work has been published by Esquire, USA Today, The New York Post, The Sunday Times, Travel & Leisure, and Outside Magazine.

As a former cruise director, STEVE LELAND has been cruising the world for the past 40 years. Bringing a new dimension to cruise journalism, he continues to spin the globe searching for off-the-grid cruise adventures and unplugged destinations to share with Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine readers.

JODI ORNSTEIN was bitten by the travel bug at a young age and has been covering the cruise industry for nearly 20 years. A self-professed cruise nerd, she has sailed the world’s largest ocean-going megaships as well as the smallest river ships. She’s pretty sure that one day she’ll be the next little old lady to retire and live on a cruise ship.

JOHN ROBERTS is the author of the Michelin Alaska guide, and has visited the state more than 40 times. A lifelong journalist, his work concentrates on western North America and Europe, including wildlife, natural history, food, and indigenous culture. He lives on a small farm on

San Juan Island, north of Seattle, where he grows organic garlic, beans, apples, and hay.