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Tips on Ships: Everything You Need to Know About Cruise Gratuities
What to expect—and what to budget—when it comes to tipping on the high seas
You Can Now Cruise the Galápagos Islands on Princess Grace’s Honeymoon Yacht
The yacht used for the honeymoon of Hollywood star–turned–princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco after their wedding in 1956 has been repurposed to give cruisers the…
Act Fast for Two Deep Cruise Discounts: One for Singles, One for Companions
Cruise companies are unlocking deep discounts for the year ahead. Two big new promotions have surfaced today—one of them will be on offer until March 1st, but the other is available…
4 New Hotels That Have Opened By Miami's Downtown Cruise Port
Miami's beautiful beaches tend to hog the attention when it comes to Miami #vacationgoals. That love is well-deserved, but a handful of new hotels in downtown Miami, a few miles across…
Best Vacations for Seniors: Ideas for Travelers of Retirement Age and Older
Travel tops the to-do lists of most people of retirement age and older, according to the AARP—a group that ought to know. “Research after research has shown that it’s the number-one…
What's the TCM Classic Cruise Like? Like the Most Fun I've Had at Sea in Years
It was evident that this cruise wouldn’t be like any other when someone’s phone rang in the middle of the pre-departure lifeboat drill—and it was Elton John calling on FaceTime. “He…
Bar Harbor, Maine, Votes to Limit Cruise Passengers, Setting Stage for a Fight
Amid all the U.S. election news earlier this month, you might have missed a development that could have a significant impact on travelers. Voters in the picturesque town of Bar…
Pat Boone Secretly Forced South Africa to Suspend Apartheid for His Concerts
The 88-year-old singer and movie star discusses taking a stand early in his career.
Mexico City’s Island of the Dolls Is the Creepiest Place on Earth
We've covered our share of scary places over the years: haunted hotels, overgrown cemeteries, the house that inspired The Conjuring, Nevada's Clown Motel, literally any airplane…
How Fast Is the USA's New Online Passport Renewal System? I Tested It.
How long does it take to renew a standard U.S. passport using the State Department's new all-digital process? And is it as miserable as mailing an application?
Getting Around in Coastal British Columbia: Ferries, Seaplanes, and Boat Tours
On British Columbia's Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, getting from point A to point B is an adventure.
Frommer's Will Be Aboard the TCM Classic Cruise on the Disney Dream, Nov. 12–17
For many of us, movies and entertainment play a central role in inspiring us about where to go. Some of the greatest vacations we've had came after we saw a place on screen and were…
Norwegian Prima Review: Real Photos, Plus Real Tips for the Ship's Pitfalls
The Norwegian Prima began sailing in the summer of 2022 as the newest style of vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. In time, this ship's style will dominate NCL's newest…
The Disney Wish Cruise Ship: Our Photos and an Honest Review
The Disney Wish is the fifth custom-built ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet, joining the smaller Disney Magic (1998), Disney Wonder (1999), Disney Dream (2011), and Disney…
The Orient Express of the Fjords? Upgraded Cruises Coming to Norway’s Coast
Hurtigruten Norway, the ferry/cruise line/shipping service that has been schlepping local Norwegians, international tourists, and cargo along the coast of Norway since 1893, is…
9 Ways You Can Save Money on Summer Travel in 2022
Hard truth: Even if you follow every money-saving tip I'm about to give you in this article, you're still likely to spend more on your 2022 summer vacation than you did in 2021—and…
Cruise Lines Are Now So Understaffed They're Turning Customers Away and Cutting Services
In early 2020, the problem with cruises was people were forbidden to get off them. But now that Covid is more manageable, cruises have a new problem: People can't get on them.Travel…
A Tech Solution to Make Cruising with Food Allergies Safer, Simpler
In what appears to be an industry first, Carnival Cruise Line will be offering customized menus based on food allergies using touch-screen tablets at all dining venues on all…
What Are Viking's New Expedition Ships Like? A Tour of the Viking Octantis
Since the 1960s, so-called "expedition cruises" have taken tourists to some of the most remote and exciting places on earth—the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Galapagos Islands most…
Celebrity Cruises Is Running a Jaw-Dropping Sale—but Not for Long
Inflation seems to be driving up prices for all types of travel but one: cruises. Case in point: Celebrity Cruises is selling weeklong Alaskan and Caribbean sailings starting at just…
Why Alaska’s Epic—and Affordable—Ferry System Will Be Harder to Use This Summer
Though many travelers think of Alaska as a destination best seen by cruise ship, there are many other ways to visit the so-called Last Frontier. There are even other ways to see the…
The Best Travel Gift Cards: Just the Ticket When You Need Presents for Travelers
Forget socks or toasters. Giving the gift of travel ensures that lifelong memories will be made. Here are some of our favorite gift certificates and gift cards that were designed…
The CDC Drops Its Safety Warning: Go Ahead and Cruise!
Lifting two years of warnings about the dangers of cruising in the age of Covid-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped its risk advisory for cruise…
Cruise Virginia’s Longest River the 18th-Century Way
A historical means of transporting crops along the James River in Virginia will soon be used to cart tourists along the same waterway. Starting Friday, April 1, the James River Batteau…
What's Better for Alaska Cruises: Round-Trips or One-Way Voyages?
Cruise lines permit passengers on Alaska journeys to end their voyages in the state to continue touring. Should you—or should you get off where you began?