cruises

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Trend alert: River cruises

Smaller, more intimate and much easier for many to deal with than the mega-boats currently sailing the Caribbean, river cruises...

How-To

How to plan a family cruise

Planning a family cruise can be stressful. However, if you've ever been on a cruise, you'll know that it's one of the best ways to...

Travel

5 Ways to save money on a cruise

When thinking of affordable vacations, cruises usually come to mind. Though the cruise itself is usually incredibly affordable, all...

Travel

Checking In: Cruise ship suites

Some of the world’s most luxurious accommodations aren’t hotel rooms or sprawling villas. In fact, they’re not on land at all. The...

Family Travel

Planning a cruise for the family

A cruise can be a fabulous choice for a family vacation. When booking your trip, look for a cruise line with creative kids'...

Family Activities

A magical family adventure on Disney Cruise Line

October was a big month in our household. We finalized our son's adoption (our fourth adoption from foster care) and the next day,...

Family Activities

Making Disney memories: Cruising out of Galveston

Recently, Disney Cruise Line added Galveston, Texas as a port of departure — fabulous news for Texas moms like me. And soon, our...

Travel

Ships ahoy: Your guide to the perfect cruise vacation

If you’ve never been on a cruise and still equate cruise vacations with childhood memories of the cheesy antics on The Love Boat ,...

Family Travel

5 Best cruises for teens

With on-board entertainment and the ability to sightsee without hopping hotels, more families are opting for cruises for their...

Adventure Travel

Carnival Splendor fire strands passengers off Mexican coast

Guests aboard a Carnival Splendor cruise ship got more than they bargained for Monday when a fire broke out in the engine room. Read...