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Heidi Sarna

Article / Family & Kids

Mickey Does Hong Kong Proud, Mom Does Same for Kids

If you're heading east with the family, definitely don't miss a day at Hong Kong Disneyland. Though the year-old park has had its share of bad press in the region -- from rants about…

Article / Family & Kids

The Best Cruise Ships for Families with Children

Take it from the mouth of babes -- in this case, my almost four-year-old twin boys. They've been on 12 cruises and counting, the first at the ripe old age of nine months. Between us,…

Article / Miscellaneous

How to Cruise Southeast Asia Like a Local

A cruise is a super convenient way to take in the highlights of the Far East. Unpack once and let the ornate temples, gilded Buddhas and golden beaches come to you.

Article / Cruise

Cruising the Caribbean: Cheaper Than Staying at Home

The entire Caribbean cruise industry has changed in the last 15 years, but the prices on upcoming trips looks like a flashback from the 1990s.

Article / Local Experiences

An Ode to the Indian Head Massage

You can hardly help but fall in love with the place, but by the end of a long day, India will eat you and spit you out. You'll be wiped. There's no better way to detox, calm down,…

Article / Cruise

Our Mini Reviews of the New Megacruise Ships for '06 (and a Look to '07)

They just keep comin' and they're bigger than ever. By year-end, seven brand new mega ships will have debuted, and all are outfitted with lots of dining, entertainment and recreation…

Article / Cruise

Behind the Scenes: The Creation of a Cruise Ship

There's no denying ships today are more homogenous than their ocean-liner ancestors, as cruise lines build ships in pairs, triplets, octoplets even, for obvious economic benefit.

Article / Hotels

Keep an Eye on Four Seasons as They Expand in Asia

With 70 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and more than 20 properties in development, the high-end hotel chain is busy expanding its presence around the globe, including Asia, with…

Article / Cruise

A Feast of Fall Foliage Cruises to New England and Canada

This fall a boatload of ships are heading north to the waters of New England and eastern Canada, just in time for the leaves to turn.

Article / Cruise

Anchor's a Weigh on These Great Cruise Ship Gyms

It wasn't always this way, that cruise ships gyms were so over-the-top. Go back a decade or two and you were lucky if you had access to a couple of rusty treadmills and a rowing…

Article / Local Experiences

Take a Day or Two to Eat Your Way Through Singapore

If you're headed for Southeast Asia, chances are you'll wind up passing through Singapore at some point. One of the region's major transportation hubs, a great way to spend a day or…

Article / Cruise

Stocking the Ship is no Small Feat

It's no secret cruises are famous for keeping passengers fat and happy. Though there are more healthy options on board than ever, from sushi to salads and fruit smoothies, no matter…

Article / Cruise

Far East, South Pacific and Down Under: More and More Cruise Lines Are Signing Up For These Exotic Cruises

It's an understatement to say the word exotic is sprinkled liberally in travel speak. Sure, one man's exotic is another man's run of the mill, but let's get real. Few can argue that…

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel With Kids on Long Flights, And Survive

If you're over 35, chances are you didn't hop on a plane until you were old enough to drive, and maybe even later. Family vacations used to mean long car rides to the beach, the Grand…

Article / Cruise

Breaking the Bottle and Blessing the Ship: The Most Memorable Cruise Ship Godmothers

For as long as ships have been built, they've been ceremoniously blessed in one way or another. Wine, water and whiskey have been used to christen them, though go back far enough and…

Article / Women

Three Girls and One Boat: A Royal Caribbean European Cruise

There's hardly been a better time to round up the girls and head out to sea. Go for no reason at all, celebrate a birthday or throw a bridal shower, but whatever you do, just go…

Article / Cruise

Steering Your Dreams Straight to the Bridge

For most people, being served pina coladas by the pool is as good as it gets. They don't aspire to be more than a passenger on a pleasure cruise. A few others, though, are more…

Article / Cruise

Overboard Bathrooms: The Best at Sea

We can't live without 'em of course, and the cruise lines of the world seem to realize just how important bathrooms are, sinking time and money into designing user friendly, attractive…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Ship Review: More Than Meets the Eye on the Noordam

It's a refreshing alternative to ships that try too hard to 'wow' passengers with wacky gimmicks. You won't find a surfing machine or a bowling alley on this ship, but instead spacious…

Article / Cruise

A Bermuda Cruise is a Breeze from the East Coast

A great cruise, without flying anywhere first, is my idea of travel nirvana. If you live near New York, Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore, British-flavored Bermuda fits the bill.

Article / Cruise

Size Matters: We Take Measure of Boats Small, Medium, Large and Then Some

The majority of cruise ships out there are huge, bustling affairs that sail 7-night (or shorter) cruises to warm weather destinations. Plenty of people love the buzz of big. But if the…

Article / Cruise

See the Sea for Good and Cheap: Some Rates Fall to $53 a Day

You'll find the absolute best, rock-bottom prices and itineraries in this regular roll-call of cruise deals.

Article / Cruise

Old Dogs Learn New Tricks: Themes Refresh the Typical Cruise Shtick

If you need a little incentive to get jazzed up about the idea of cruise vacation, then a themed itinerary may be that extra push you need.

Article / Cruise

Give Me Liberty or Give Me . . . Our Take on Carnival's Newest Vessel

Overall, the Liberty is a ship that pleases passengers. Though, of course, you know what they say: nothing is perfect.

Article / Cruise

Spare your Wealth on the Water: Opt for Cruises that Cost Less

Read on for super savings on Polynesian, South American and transatlantic itineraries and our sweeping round-up of the best deals available from major agencies.