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16 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Memory-Making Adventures

Pack your bags, because 2026 is going to be a great year for travel!

Gen Z Is Changing the Travel Game—Here’s What You Can Learn from Them

Younger travelers are tossing the guidebooks and reshaping the future of travel on their own terms


9 Things That Really Wowed Me on the Largest Cruise Ship in the World, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the...

Find out what it's really like to sail on the largest cruise ship in the world


I Sailed on the Disney Destiny Preview Cruise—Here Are All the Top Don’t-Miss Villain Moments

While Disney is known for its heroes, there's something so irresistible about a dastardly villain


The Best Time to Visit France for Outstanding Food and Fantastic Weather

Pack your bags and say oui! to a perfectly timed French vacation

10 Best Kidulting Trips for the Most Fun You’ve Had in Years

All the activities you loved as a kid are making a comeback—and these are the best places to indulge your...


Cruise Workers Are Forbidden from Breaking This Surprising Rule on Board

A veteran crew member explains the policy passengers rarely hear about, plus what really happens when someone ignores it

These Are the Best—And Worst—Times for Avoiding Labor Day Weekend Traffic

Make sure to plan ahead for your Labor Day weekend road trip



Here’s the Simple Trick to Cooling Off Your Car as Quickly as Possible

Hint: It's not the A/C alone—it's how you use it


Carnival Cruise Line Announces a Huge Beverage Change—And Fans Are Divided

This Carnival Cruise drink menu shake-up is making waves

The Best Time to Visit St. Thomas for Snorkeling, Sailing and Sun

This expert guide will help you find the best time to visit St. Thomas, along with plenty of fun things...


These Are the Best—And Worst—Times for Avoiding 4th of July Traffic

You'll want to plan your Independence Day getaway accordingly


The Gross Reason Why You Should Never Get a Slushie from a Gas Station

Head straight for the cooler of bottled drinks instead. Trust us.


You Should Avoid This Type of Food on a Cruise—Here’s Why

This choice could mean the difference between enjoying your cruise on deck or from behind your cabin door


Using Your Cellphone on Cruise Ships Just Got Easier—Here’s What to Know

Using your cell phone on a cruise can cost you more than the actual cruise. These two new options may...

Carnival Cruise Line Charges for This Popular Snack—And Passengers Have Thoughts

It's a beloved staple, it used to be free, and now it's sparking debate at sea


This Is the Dirtiest Part of a Cruise Ship, According to the CDC

This germy spot will make you need the bad kind of R&R—rest and recuperation


Cruising to Mexico Is About to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why

Another hidden cruise cost? This one's mandatory.


Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua Offers All the Fun of a Megaship on a More Manageable Scale

Big on features, light on overwhelm—NCL's Aqua proves you don't need to go massive to have an unforgettable cruise with...


I’ve Been on Two of the Biggest Cruise Ships in the World—Here’s the One I Would Be Most...

In the battle of megaships, MSC's brand-new World America competes head-to-head with Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. See which...


This Surprising Cruise Feature Is Disappearing from Ships Around the Globe—Here’s What You Nee...

One once-cherished cruise ritual is fading fast—and it could change your next vacation in unexpected ways


Carnival Cruise Line Is Suddenly Charging for These Popular Beverages—And Passengers Are Fuming

Putting the squeeze on this basic drink may have you rethinking how you quench your thirst on your next cruise


Is This New Cruise-Tipping Trend a Huge Etiquette Faux Pas?

It’s definitely been making waves among travelers and crew members!


The Ultimate Guide to the Best Time to Visit Amsterdam: Best Seasonal Attractions

Looking to visit Amsterdam in 2025 and beyond? Here's expert insight on the best time to visit Amsterdam, plus fun...

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12 Surprising Items Not to Pack for Your Next Cruise—They Might Be Banned

If you don't want to miss the boat, leave this cruise contraband at home


Here’s What to Do in New Jersey When You Only Have a Weekend

Visiting the Garden State? Here's what to do in New Jersey, from the state's best-kept secrets and hidden gems to...


Don’t Make This Expensive Mistake on Your Next Cruise

One simple setting on your phone could cost you thousands of dollars at sea


Carnival Cruise Line Is the First to Ban This Controversial Item on All Sailings

Some passengers are rejoicing, while others are upset by this change


How to Score a Cruise Upgrade—For Free!

Discover a dozen ways to enhance your vacation without spending an extra penny


New Study: This U.S. State Has the Worst Drivers—See Where Your State Ranks

Bad drivers exist in every state, but you'll find more of them in this place than anywhere else in America