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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10 Great Trips and Tips for Traveling with Teens
Curious and active, teens can be great travelers, especially when they're involved in the decision-making and given plenty of downtime for relaxing and bonding. But you may need some help getting started, depending on what you and your teen are interested in—outdoor adventures, lounging by the sea, gorging on local culture, or gorging on local cuisine. Here are some ideas for putting together a vacation that everyone in the family will cherish for years to come.
Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam: a Cruise for Music Lovers
Our after-dinner stroll on Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam landed us in the middle of a lively indoor street bash.
Family Cruising: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Cruise Vacations with Kids
It’s such a family-friendly formula: boatloads of food, entertainment, and enough activities for children and teens. That’s why cruising has been a mainstay of group getaways for more than four decades—it solves so many logistical problems for families who want to vacation together.
Oceania Insignia: A Foodie’s Delight
Deciding whether to order a second lobster and filet mignon sandwich…
Why Families Love the Carnival Horizon
The Carnival Horizon, the line's newest ship, launched in April…
Come Aboard the Horizon for the Belly Laughs
When I crave belly laughs each night to blow away the blahs,…
Best Multigenerational Trips: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
Multigenerational trips are a rising travel trend, and that makes…
The Carnival Horizon: Complete Photo Tour of Carnival Cruise Line’s Megaship
Carnival Cruise Line’s second Vista-class vessel Horizon debuted…