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When you’re a kid, summer seems endless, with epic sun-soaked afternoons that feel like full days unto themselves. But parents know how fleeting time can be and how quickly their children grow up before their eyes and set off on their own. (Pass the tissues, please.) That’s why it’s important to make the most of…
We’ve all taken a personality test at this point — whether it’s a quick Buzzfeed quiz that tells us our secret cereal identity or a more in-depth character analysis. People want to know more about who they are. And when it comes to travel, your personality can be a crucial component in planning your next…
A cruise is a great vacation for couples, but it’s also a fantastic option for families, as the same great value proposition applies to multiple generations. Plus, what parent wouldn’t appreciate the convenience of unpacking their family once and having their hotel (or ship, in this case) travel to several destinations with plenty of food…
The bad news: There are a number of mistakes you might make as a first-time cruiser, calling blatant attention to yourself on board. The good news: Avoiding any embarrassment or inconvenience is simple. After all, no one wants to be that person. All you need to do is consider these seven faux pas and their…
As ocean cruise ships get larger — and become packed with even more over-the-top amenities — river cruises offer a more intimate alternative to see the world by sea. Here are some of our favorite river cruises around the world. After all, we believe it should be about both the journey and the destination, don’t…
The age when a blackjack table, late-night buffet, and after-hours bar were considered cutting-edge attractions on a cruise are long gone. These days, cruise ships are more like floating cities, decked out with movie theaters, outdoor pools, swanky shops and restaurants, rides galore, and other over-the-top amenities. Some vessels are upping the amenity ante even…
So, you’ve finally decided to test the waters and embark on your first cruise, huh? You’ve made a very wise travel decision, but there are still a number of things to consider before you actually set sail and, in many cases, initially place a booking. Have no fear, however, because we’ve got you covered with…
If you’re sailing off to the Caribbean on a cruise, there’s a good chance you’ll be departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale—it’s the second busiest cruise port in the world, with more than 3.8 million cruise passengers embarking here during the 2016 fiscal year. Unless you happen to live nearby, you’ll have to fly…
The beach at Abaka Bay Resort, on Ile-a-Vache. In Mumbai, travelers can take tours of the Dharavi slums. Guidebooks for Rio de Janeiro have been recommending guided walks through the mountainside favelas for years now. And every day in northern Thailand, busloads of tourists from Chiang Mai roll into villages inhabited by Kayan tribespeople, where…