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Making Magic in the Med with the Mouse

'Is this ship more fun for kids or adults?' my son asked me one day. The answer was an obtuse and emphatic, 'yes.' We could all have our cake and eat it too.

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Find the Way to Anywhere with the Ultimate Timetables

Whether you're looking for a train in Paris or Paraguay, or even -- heaven forbid! -- a bus, the ultimate tool is published monthly by a crew of inveterate trainspotters in the UK: the…

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Ship Review: Celebrity's Mercury -- Still a Looker, Ten Years On

Last month I returned to my first cruising ship for the first time in ten years. How would it feel to come 'home' after all those years? Would what seemed so grand in 1997 be just…

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How Big Can a Ship Get Before Sinking?

Ever marvel at how exactly ships float? It seems impossible, considering today's cruise ships are gigantic steel-encased cities carrying thousands of passengers, crew, and everything…

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Traveling With or Without Your Pets (and Without Guilt)

Having trouble deciding if your domestic summer vacation will include your best friend this year? There are literally dozens of websites dedicated to the fine art of traveling with…

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Must-Have Summer Spa Treatments

After a long and dry winter, no matter what your body is calling for, these spa treatments have got the answer.

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Hop-a-long to Honduras for Diving, Rainforests and Mayan Marvels

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The Inside Scoop on Doing the Med with the Mouse this Summer

Ten things you need to know before joining the Disney Magic for its first season in Europe.

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A June Round-Up of New Ships and New Ports

There's hardly a month that goes by without word that at least one cruise line has debuted or ordered a brand-new ship. Sometimes the hubbub is even greater -- like this week, when one…

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Great Lakes Cruises End, Other North American Trips Begin

Great Lakes Cruising expands to new U.S. and Canadian ports, even as the MV Columbus leaves the new world for Genoa.

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Dine, Drink and (Almost) Sleep Under the New York City Sky

New YorkÂ?s hotels offer some exceptional places to get outdoors and either take in the view or wine, dine and unwind under the warm summer skies.

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Sleep Like a King, Pay Like a Commoner In New York's Royal Boroughs

Everybody wants to come to New York. But fewer people want to pay Manhattan hotel rates. When all the Manhattan options bust your budget, head out to the royal boroughs: Kings and…

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Overnight and Overland, Port Experiences Get Serious

Sure the idea of a cruise appeals to you -- the convenience, the security and all those cushy amenities -- but you may be worried about the port experience. Can you possibly really see…

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Packing for Alaska; Or, How's the Weather Up There?

The Alaska cruise season is underway, and if you're anything like my wife -- all set to take her first Alaska cruise this very week -- there's one big question distressing your soul:…

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5 Rail Pairs for Day-Tripping Globetrotters

In Europe high-speed trains and historical legacies make for a wide range of quick getaways, and here in the US, Amtrak has a few tricks up its sleeve, too.

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Skip the Vacation Gridlock with Amtrak's Hot New Codes for Summer

Nationwide discount codes are back, lowering the price of rail travel everywhere from Sacramento to South Beach. And as usual, we've got the scoop for you to help you plan your spring…

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Book the Balearics for Beaches and Nightlife

Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca make up Spain's Balearic Islands, one of the most popular beach destinations in the world -- and they're known as much for their nightlife as their golden…

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Stranded at Sea with Just the Shirt on My Back: A Lost Luggage Saga

I dodged the bullet for ten years as a professional travel writer, but it had to happen eventually: I was about to board a ship for several days at sea, and my luggage was nowhere to…

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How Old is Your Cruiseship? Does it Matter?

What does it take to keep a vessel ship shape for as long as possible? To find out, we had a chat with a leading Norwegian ship architect and expert.

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Backpacking, Buses and More Cheap Ways to See Europe

For college students, the summer starts early and ends earlier. But that -- along with many breaks throughout the year -- is the perk of higher education. Now is the time to plan your…

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How to Skywalk Above the Grand Canyon

Anyone willing to pay $75 can gaze into the Canyon as none have done before -- but will this destroy the national park?

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Ports of Call: From Favorite Excursions to Lousy Layovers

There are those that take a cruise mainly because of the ports it stops at. The rest of you just want to be on a ship. In the spirit of going somewhere, we decided to have a little…

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10 Wishes for the Cruise Ship of the Future

What if I were asked to come up with some improvements to the standard cruise template? What would I add to make the cruise experience just a little snazzier, hipper, and more…

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One Europe, One Train Ticket: Rail Service Takes a Step Forward

First they got rid of the money, all those francs and deutschmarks. Now you're going to be able to buy a train ticket from Paris to Vienna -- with unified timetables, signage and…

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People Pods Escape Japan, Spread to Mainland Asia, Europe and the United States

Save some money, but don't forget to duck your head: Japanese capsule hotels are providing budget beds in Malaysia, and New York and London are next.