Gluten-Free Seas & Pricey Skies

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This episode of Travel Tuesday opens with Kevin and Linda doing a quick detour through New York Knicks heartbreak before steering the ship back toward travel, mixing big-city sports energy with the kind of fast, funny banter that feels like eavesdropping on two friends in an airport lounge.

Once the travel wheels are up, they dive into the idea of a gluten-free cruise, with Kevin joking about the branding while Linda argues there’s real demand from travelers with celiac disease who want a vacation without turning every meal into a scavenger hunt. Together, they weigh convenience, niche travel trends, and whether a specialty sailing could actually fill a ship.

Next, they spar over whether couples should carve out solo time on shared vacations. Kevin is skeptical of the “travel together, separate often” philosophy, while Linda makes the case that a little breathing room can keep everyone happier—especially in tight quarters like hotels and cruise cabins. Kevin eventually admits that a little independent exploring worked well on a family trip to Italy.

They also tackle the sting of rising airline prices, connecting higher fares to fuel costs and the broader strain on travel budgets, especially for international trips and family travel. The episode closes on a more practical note with Linda sharing cruise safety advice: stay aware, protect personal information, watch your drink, use safety tools when helpful, and keep common sense packed right next to your passport.