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Carnival Issues Port of Galveston Update on Hurricane Harvey

Port of Galveston is closed. For those planning to cruise this weekend or if you have friends or family scheduled to cruise from Port of Galveston, Carnival has been very [...]

Hurricane Harvey Churns Toward Texas Coast

Live updates on Hurricane Harvey with Port of Galveston link As of Friday morning, Category 2 Hurricane Harvey continues to gain strength in its progress towards the mid-Texas coast. As [...]

15 Tips for Booking Online Vacation Rentals

Price matters but off-season can bring some great rates in expensive cities. This is in Rome. Not all vacation rentals online are equal...so bring soap! Vacations rentals are [...]

Lessons I’ve Learned from Traveling Solo

Traveling solo wasn’t something I set out to do. It just happened. I was only 12 years old when I ventured out on my own aboard the Santa Fe Super [...]

12 Things I Like About Holland America Koningsdam – Plus Bonus Tip!

On a recent 13-night transatlantic crossing aboard Holland America Koningsdam, I had a chance to really get to know this new vessel stem to stern, top to bottom. It’s also [...]

Ride Amtrak’s Historic Great Dome Car This Autumn

Nostalgic Great Dome Car returns Encore please! Against a background of brilliant fall foliage, Amtrak's Great Dome car will once again return to its Downeaster route. A big hit in [...]

Valletta, Malta Wins Third Place in Western Med Cruise Ports

A UNESCO-protected port, Valletta, Malta won third place on the Top-Rated Western Mediterranean Cruise Destinations in Cruise Critic’s 2017 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. The awards are given based entirely on consumer feedback submitted [...]

6 More Misunderstood Facts About Travel in Italy

The wonderful front desk staff at Hotel Barocco in Rome. Be aware of these long-time myths before your travel in Italy. In the land of amore, pizza, art and [...]

11 Misunderstood Facts and Myth-busters About Travel in Italy

View of the Grand Canal in Venice from the Academia Bridge It's easy to believe all of these, until you experience it yourself. Everyone loves Italy, right? It’s [...]

When a Hotel in Paris Just Won’t Do, a CroisiEurope Seine River Cruise is Perfect

CroisiEurope Seine Princess docks a 10-15 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower. Three days and nights in Paris on a floating hotel. If you think it's too expensive to [...]