Spring break is the ultimate travel tease. One minute you’re trudging through the winter doldrums, and the next, you’re dreaming of sunshine, salty air, or theme park magic. But here’s the secret seasoned travelers know: The "where" is only half the battle. The "when" is where the real strategy happens.

What happens when you combine the immersive magic of Universal Studios Florida with the ultra-luxury and thrilling energy of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas? You get the absolute trip of a lifetime.

Ever since I studied abroad in London, the city has held a piece of my heart—so much so that I named my daughter London. Recently, I felt the city calling me back, and it was the perfect opportunity to take my London to her namesake city. As huge Harry Potter fans, our itinerary was a magical mix of wizarding wonders and London’s greatest highlights.

A Disney Cruise Line cruise already stands in a class of its own, add in Concierge Level and you are in a whole new world!