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How Does Hurricane Season Affect Cruises?

For a full six months of the year, the Caribbean is hit by an average of six hurricanes. Cruising during hurricane season means great deals from the cruise lines, but there are…

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9 Tips for Cruising With Small Children

Cruises are great family vacations because kids are catered to as well as adults. Most ships offer supervised activities, and the biggest vessels have several spacious playrooms geared…

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Mix and Match Cruise Vacations: That Include Both Land or River Cruise Add-Ons

One week hopping ports in the Caribbean? That's old hat. To lure more customers, the major cruise lines are offering a slew of new land and river cruise options to their itineraries.

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Using Contactless Credit Cards When You Travel

The new twist in credit card purchases is contactless payment—how does it work, and can you use your credit card on vacation?

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The 5 Best Cruise Lines for Kids

No matter how old your kids are, few family vacations are easier than hopping aboard a cruise ship — you unpack once, and you don’t have to juggle plane and train schedules…

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7 Rookie Mistakes First-Time Cruisers Make

If you’re new to cruising, don’t fall prey to these potential pitfalls. Here are the top nine mistakes cruise newbies make and how to avoid them for smooth sailing, from…

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The 5 Best Restaurants on Carnival Ships

Just how far has Carnival come from the days of bland buffets and wan salad bars? Well, if you book a cruise on one of the line’s newer ships, you’re bound to be pleasantly…

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Hurricane Travel Tips: What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance, Hotel Guarantees & More

Tempted by all those Caribbean travel deals during hurricane season? Go ahead and book -- if you understand what travel insurance covers, and if you know what to do if an oncoming…

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7 Popular Tourist Traps — and Where to Go Instead

Ever wonder why tourist traps are so popular? Sometimes, it’s as simple as name recognition, created by effective marketing, and a lack of knowledge about other choices.

Article / Money and Fees

The Ins and Outs of Package Vacation Deals

When does it pay to bundle together airfare and hotel costs and when should you try other methods of saving money?

Article / Timing Your Trip

7 Tips for Getting Over Jet Lag

No matter how much you travel, jet lag can be a challenge. Your internal clock is thrown off, so instead of wanting to explore a new port, you may feel sluggish, lethargic, and ready…

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5 Tips for Booking a Cruise at the Right Time

When is the best time to buy your cruise? There are a number of factors to consider — from time of year you want to travel to the region you’re sailing — before…

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Everything You Need to Know About American Queen Steamboat Co.

This small-ship line has two paddle wheelers plying U.S. rivers. Are either right for your next vacation? Read on to find out.

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How to Make Your Tiny Cabin Feel Like a Castle

While cruise ships are lauded for their activities, entertainment, and food options aplenty, they aren’t exactly known for spacious accommodations. Just because you’ve…

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How to Choose a Caribbean Itinerary

Cruise itineraries in the Caribbean are divided by eastern, southern, and western options. For cruisers who haven't sailed these warm waters, the designations — which…

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5 Cruise Cabin Locations You Really Don’t Want

I’m a light sleeper — a very light sleeper. If you’re like me, choosing a hotel room’s location is extremely important … and cruise ship cabin real…

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4 Things You Need to Know About Getting a Bargain on Your Next Cruise

Booking a cruise is complicated — prices change based on cabin availability, and determining whether you’re getting the best deal is tough. Here, our best advice for…

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Which Cruise Line Charges the Most for Drinks? Which One's Cheapest?

When we grab a sensational cruise fare, most of us assume we've saved a bundle. But you may be surprised to learn that often, the least expensive cruise lines get some of that money…

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The Meanest Roads in America: More Public Highways Bleeding Tourists with Cashless Tolls

They're the meanest roads in America.If you haven't taken a road trip vacation in the last few years, you're in for a rude shock. More states are implementing what's called "cashless…

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! A Fond Farewell to the Jerks that Make Travel Intolerable

It's all I really want to say in my final 'That's Ridiculous!' column. Don't. Be. A. Jerk.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: A Long, Bumpy Ride to Denied-Boarding Compensation

After being denied boarding on an overbooked flight, this passenger dug into federal regulations to reveal that passenger rights are never a sure thing.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Hotel Guests That Want It All and the Hotels That Pander to Them

The email I received from a guest at a budget motel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., made me want to throw up my hands and shout. Problem is, I can't figure out who is being more ridiculous…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Want Better Airline Service? Power Up Your Smartphone

New Internet-based technologies that some travel companies are embracing promise an almost instant response. If you carry a smartphone, these tools can lead to a better experience --…

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That's Ridiculous! The Irrational Passengers Irrational Airlines Carry

The problem with air travel, both from a passenger and an airline perspective, is that we've disengaged our brains almost completely from the process.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Are Hidden Hotel Fees About to Check Out?

In a surprise move, the Federal Trade Commission recently warned 22 hotel operators that their online reservation sites may violate the law by displaying a 'deceptively low' estimate…