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The colorful island of Cozumel is laid back, peaceful, and has…

13 Best Things to Do in St. Croix
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a beautiful…

10 Best Beaches in Grenada
The Caribbean island nation of Grenada consists of three islands—Grenada,…

13 Best Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos ( “The Capes”) is a dramatic region of mountains,…

Summer in Alaska: 14 Unforgettable Experiences
Summer in Alaska is glorious. This is the prime season to view…

10 Best Beaches in the Riviera Maya
The beaches in the Riviera Maya and Cozumel—sugar-soft strands…

The Essential Guide to Cruising With Kids
Oh, the places you’ll go and the experiences you’ll have…

12 Fun Things to Do With Kids in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale long ago shed its spring break zaniness to become…

12 Things to Do in Puerto Rico With Kids
Puerto Rico dazzles families with its unique mix of attractions.…

Whether to Cruise — or Not
We miss cruising. My husband and I board big and small ships with friends or relatives every year. Sailing gives us interesting ports plus time together and apart without the hosting duties of cooking and cleaning. When Azamara canceled our August 2020 Norway voyage because of COVID-19, we understood. Our spirits sank until we saw their 2021 deals. Then we booked another exciting voyage — two weeks exploring the Black Sea in April 2021.

A longtime cruise reviewer answers the question: What will it take for you to cruise again?
In over 30 years of covering the cruise industry, I’ve taken…

Explore Croatia on a Cruise
Videos of waterfalls, woodlands and glistening lakes in Croatia's national parks filled the large screen, the landscape serving as background to master Croatian cellist Ana Rucner, who performed live in front of the tableaux. When she launched into an allegro movement of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," her bow dancing across the strings, the video flashed to a fiddler in a mountain village playing the same piece, his movements mirroring hers.
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