Tagged: cruising

How to Use Facebook to Plan Your Vacation

When Holly Jespersen's parents needed a Savannah restaurant for their 40th anniversary dinner, she did what is second nature to those who use social media: She asked her 800+ friends…

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Extra Kids Equals a €200 Surcharge?

Surprise! Marriott (www.marriott.com) demands an extra €200 when Hari Doraisamy and his family check into the Brussels Marriott. The reason? He's traveling with two kids. Does he have…

Foursquare: How to Earn Travel Perks by Checking In

When foursquare (www.foursquare.com) -- a GPS-based mobile app that pinpoints and shares your location -- first hit the social media scene, Marla Cimini wasn't a fan. "I didn't want…

Egypt Update: Post-Revolution Openings and Closings

A huge square right in the heart of Cairo: it is difficult to visit the Egyptian capital and escape the often congested Tahrir Square. It is here where most of the capital's traffic…

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

Brian Perez-Daple rents a car in Mexico through Hotwire. But his car rental company insists he needs to buy extra insurance, which he doesn't. Is there any way to get his money…

LGBT Itinerary: How to Spend 3 Days in London

With an improved exchange rate, mild climate, and no shortage of things to do, London remains fabulous for travelers keen on urban vacations. To top it off, for gay, lesbian,…

Park of the Week: John Ericsson National Memorial, Washington, D.C.

The National Park System consists of several different kinds of entities, parks being the biggest in size and number, of course. But there are also national seashores, national…

Why You Should Visit Alberta's Buffalo Jump

Of the 13 places in Canada that UNESCO has chosen for World Heritage Site designation, the province of Alberta alone has five. Among these, one of the highlights is a so-called…

Top 9 Ports for Nature Lovers

For those who cruise to get away from civilization and the traffic, crowds, shopping malls, and fast-food joints that go along with it, check out these gorgeous back-to-nature ports…

7 Places to Eat: Santa Fe's New, New Southwest Cuisine

Remember all the foodie buzz Santa Fe generated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when creative southwestern cuisine was the Next Big Thing? Well, things have finally simmered down,…

Affordable Spa and Fitness Retreats

Whether you want to be pampered or are hoping to shed a few pounds, escaping to a spa retreat or a boot camp could be just what you need to prep for warm-weather fun. Waynesboro, TN A…

Four Secrets for Upgrading Your Next Vacation

Think this is bad? It could get worse. Much worse. Travel is still at the beginning of its long descent into mediocrity. Airlines seem to invent new surcharges and passenger-hostile…

Putting a Little Bit of Wilderness Back in the Park System

Yellowstone. Canyonlands. Voyageurs. Grand Canyon. Great Smoky Mountains. Glacier. Surprising as it is, none of those parks has so much as a single acre of officially designated…

Slope Specs: Two-Time Olympic Host Lake Placid Still Shines

In this Winter Olympic season, skiers' thoughts turn to previous Olympic venues. Lake Placid, N.Y. (tel. 800/44-PLACID or 800/447-5224; www.lakeplacid.com) is the only North American…

Travel Troubleshooter: Claim Denied on a Terrorism Technicality

Diane Gandara cancels her vacation to New Delhi after the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. But her insurance company won't honor her claim because she wasn't visiting Mumbai. Is the…

7 Ways to Chase New Orleans' Literary Ghosts

New Orleans has always lured writers, so it's no great surprise that the likes of Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, Sherwood Anderson, Eudora Welty, and even Ernest…

Shoulder Season in Yellowstone Country: How to Make the Most of 3 Days

If you yearn for a quieter Yellowstone -- perhaps one with fewer RVs, tour buses, and minivans -- consider visiting during the shoulder season month of September. Cooler weather makes…

7 Places to Eat: From Pork Cutlets to Sushi in Tokyo

For sheer urban energy, you can't beat Tokyo -- densely populated, affluent, juiced up with a thirst for whatever's new. Even if the cultural demand for corporate entertaining hadn't…

Stockholm Designs for Less Than You'd Expect

It's all-but-impossible to visit Stockholm without stuffing your carry-on with Scandinavian designs. Highly coveted among interior aficionados, these form-minded,…

4 Active Adventure Vacations Around the World

While being couch potato is fine for a time, lounging around (even on vacation) can get old fast. Instead of throwing in the proverbial beach towel, take an active detour -- one…

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Healthy Travel

In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific ideas to help you get the most out of every trip. This time around, I share some insight about taking care of yourself while…

April's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Black Hills, South Dakota

The legendary Black Hills of South Dakota are an oasis of pine-clad mountains on the Great Plains. The mountains and forests of the Black Hills include a treasury of national parks…

Taking the Kids to the Kennedy Space Center

Are your kids ready to go to Mars?"The first person who will walk on Mars hasn't even started high school yet," says retired Astronaut Jon McBride, who now speaks to kids and…

Travel Troubleshooter: Is My Insurance Claim Lost in Translation?

Suzanne Baxter's husband falls ill on a trip to China, forcing the couple to file a claim on their travel insurance policy. Three months later, there's no sign of the money and the…

Finding the Weird and Wonderful in Houston

In addition to Big City Houston's many artistic, sports and shopping wonders, there are more than a few quirky places that inquiring minds visiting here might want to check out.…