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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Fantasy
Size: 130,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 1250 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 901 Number of Passengers: 4000 Number of Crew: 1458 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.74 Year Built: 2012
The Biggest Summer Travel Mistakes....And How To Fix Them
Just as some pleasures are unique to summer travel, so are some of the painful mistakes one can make. Make too many of those errors, and the good stuff can go out the window. So here’s…
Save on Hotel Rooms: How to Use Loyalty Rates
When it comes to booking a hotel room, it's no longer enough to search an online travel agency (OTA) like Travelocity or Expedia. Now the big hotel chains claim they offer the lowest…
A Tour of 12 Architecture Icons in Chicago
Considered the birthplace of the skyscraper, downtown Chicago has long been a center of architectural innovation. After much of the city was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of…
Travel 101: How to Get the Most Out of Hotel Loyalty Programs
Like labradoodles, travelers are expected to be loyal to earn "treats". But not all travel loyalty programs are the same. In fact, those offered by the airlines are extremely different…
The World’s 12 Most Breathtaking City Views
There’s nothing like finding a “Big Picture” panorama to orient yourself at the start of a visit to a new city. Or maybe you save the views for the end of your trip, so you can…
A Field Guide to the Hotel Companies' New Brands
It's not like your hotel searches haven't been confusing enough, but the big hotel companies are all trying to add boutique brands now. Wade through the names Hyatt already lobs at…
Which Orlando Hotel Has the Best Pool?
Orlando has more than 118,000 hotel rooms—but not all resort pools are equal. Sometimes it's just a concrete tub beside the parking lot, but other times, it's a like a theme park unto…
Ten Unique Homes from Around the World
A house can be ornate, simple, large, or small. It can be made of brick and mortar, or it can be made of animal feces. A home is more abstract, and what one considers a home, the place…
Wi-Fi in the Sky: Connectivity on the World's Most Popular Airline Routes
Yes, it's a "First World problem." But for busy travelers, boarding a plane and finding out that you can't use the Wi-Fi can be seriously frustrating. We're here to help. We've talked…
Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London
Twice a day, the Thames in London swells with tidal water, rising as much as 23 feet. And as that great daily gush tumbles through the ancient channel, it tosses up centuries of junk.…
Stopover Bonanza: Explore These Cities on Free (or Cheap) Airline Layovers
In our post-merger airline environment, you could spend your whole life in your living room waiting for a decent fare sale. So if you want to see the world, it's up to you to find ways…
Disney Cruise Line: Disney Magic
Size: 84,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 877 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362 Number of Passengers: 2713 Number of Crew: 950 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86 Year Built: 1998
That Wasn't a Set: Classic Movie Locations Around the World
Sarah Gavron's period drama Suffragette, which stars Meryl Streep, was the first film (commercial or independent) to shoot on location in London's Houses of Parliament , at a building…
Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream
Size: 130,000 Number of Cabins: 1250 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 901 Number of Passengers: 4000 Number of Crew: 1458 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.74 Year Built: 2011
Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder
Size: 83,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 877 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362 Number of Passengers: 2713 Number of Crew: 950 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86 Year Built: 1999
Defend Against Travel Mishaps with These Safety Products
We all know someone who refuses to travel because of fear. They may be afraid to get hurt, afraid to get robbed, or afraid to get sick. No matter the travel paranoia, there's a product…
Luggage with Lifetime Guarantees
Buy one piece of luggage—and never buy another as long as you live. That's the illusory promise laid out by the "lifetime guarantee" advertised by some luggage makers. And in some…
Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas: A Photo Tour
Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Anthem of the Seas , is full of high-tech bells and whistles that use technology to bring cutting-edge design to the high seas. Among the highlights:…
Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: Presents Mostly Under $100
Have a wanderer in your life? No matter your budget, we've got the travel gift for you—everything on our 2016 list will make their trips smarter, cheaper, easier, or more fun.
Meet Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship, Escape
Norwegian's newest and largest vessel, Escape, is so full of action and entertainment you'll be forgiven if you forget that you're at sea instead of on land. The ship has enough…
The Viking Star: Things We Love That Every Cruise Ship Should Have
In 2015, Viking River Cruises jumped into oceangoing cruising in a big way, launching the first of several full-sized ships, the Viking Star . In many ways, this luxury ship isn't like…
Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos
Most American families are familiar with The Walt Disney Company's massive resorts in both Florida and California. But relatively few of them will have experience with the company's…
The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy
Like much of Europe, Italy is adorned with hundreds of gorgeous old villas and palaces, each one an echo of the golden age of nobility. But time has not been kind to Italy's…
When is Hurricane Season? A Worldwide Guide
When should you go to the Caribbean or Hawaii and avoid hurricanes? Huge storms are the exception, not the norm, but when they do happen, they always fall on the same months of the…