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Mikkel Woodruff

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United States
As seen in: MSN, SometimesHome, SometimesSailing, The Weather Channel, Flipboard, Thrillist, BRIDES, Thrive Global, The Points Guy, Cruise Critic (U.S.), Only in Your State, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Savoteur and
Covers:  Luxury travel, couples travel, cruises, luxury travel, port destinations, international travel, domestic US travel, luxury hotels and resorts.
Doesn't Cover: Camping, low-budget travel, RV travel, hard adventure travel, solo travel.
MSN.com Direct Publisher | AP Wire | Content creators. Motivating couples on a mid-size to #luxurytravel budget to book their next trip.🌎

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Mikkel Woodruff is a travel writer and content creator.

Her stories and expert advice and quotes have been featured on Thrillist, The Weather Channel, Wealth of Geeks, Porthole.com, Brides, Thrive Global, Honeyfund, and more. She is a syndicated MSN content creator and is on the Associated Press wire.

She co-owns and operates two travel websites, Sometimes Home and Sometimes Sailing, which focus on couples travel on a mid-size to luxury budget and small ship cruises, respectively.

She has been…

Mikkel Woodruff’s Journalist Portfolio

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Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise?

Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise?

Learn about the passport requirements for U.S. citizens wanting to cruise to key destinations like Alaska, an…

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Can You Take a Cruise With a Criminal Record?

Can You Take a Cruise With a Criminal Record?

If you've been convicted of a crime, can you still take a cruise vacation? We break down the rules.

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Photos of Utopia of the Seas

Photos of Utopia of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's newest and second-largest ship is presented in Cruise Critic's photo tour of Utopia of the …

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10 Cruise Ports You Can Visit Over and Over

10 Cruise Ports You Can Visit Over and Over

From Athens to Manhattan, these are the 10 cruise ports we can't get enough of.

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Spring Is the Ideal Time to Visit Amsterdam | Weather.com

Spring Is the Ideal Time to Visit Amsterdam | Weather.com

Keukenhof's seasonal opening is reason enough to make the trip, yet spring river cruises and a huge Koningsda…

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Be One of the First Couples to Get Married in Antarctica

Be One of the First Couples to Get Married in Antarctica

Just picture it: You've just landed at the southern tip of South America, feeling like a boss at the edge of …

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Small Ship Cruise Creator Mikkel Woodruff Wins AIR Media AMPLIFY Fellowship + $1,000 Grant

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By Danielle Desir Corbett, Mikkel Woodruff Verified
| grantsforcreators.com
What does it take to go from first-time applicant to grant winner? Mikkel Woodruff, co-host of Small Ship Cruise Talk, found out firsthand. After attending our session at Podfest 2026, she joined the Hit Submit Challenge and landed a spot as one of (16) podcasters selected for the Spring 2026 AIR Media AMPLIFY program, a competitive mentorship opportunity for emerging podcasters.
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9 Things to Do in the Cayman Islands on a Cruise

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By Mikkel Woodruff Verified, Jamie Moore Verified
| Cruise Critic (U.S.) Verified
The Caribbean turquoise waters and tranquil views are stunning, no doubt, but you’ll find plenty of other things to do in the Cayman Islands while on a cruise, especially Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman is relatively small – 22 miles (35 km) long and eight miles (13 km) wide – but is the largest of the nation's three islands (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman). The major cruise port, called Grand Cayman Cruise Port, is located in George Town on Grand Cayman, the most populated island of all.
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Top 10 Cities in North Carolina To Visit

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By Mikkel Woodruff Verified
| Flipboard
New York break with girlfriend Elle Smith brings 'joy' to Lionesses captain Leah Williamson after Euro 2025 triumph with England A New York break with girlfriend Elle Smith has brought "joy" to Lionesses captain Leah Williamson in the wake of her Euro 2025 triumph with England. Skippered England to historic Euros victory • Headed to America for post-tournament holiday • Experiencing what the Big Apple has to offer WHAT HAPPENED? The …
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for my own travel website that I co-own and operate with my husband, then for honeymoon information and articles at Honeyfund.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

What does it mean to be a journalist?

I love sharing travel ideas and information with readers to encourage them to get out and explore the world, and experience new cultures.
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