To Tip or Not to Tip in Europe????

Posted 06/11/08

It's confusing. What's the difference between a tip and "service?" When, where and how much do you tip? Or is Europe getting away from tipping altogether?

Onboard Activities for Kids & Parents

Posted 05/26/08

Here's one conception of families on cruises: Parents doze in poolside loungers while their belligerent kids scare the bejeezus out of other passengers by doing cannonballs off the side of the pool.

Here's another: Kids are checked into designa

The Predictions Are In: Atlantic Hurricane Season 2008

Posted 05/26/08

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released today its official outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season, and the forecast is pretty much in line with predictions issued last month. According to the NOAA, there is a 90 percent chance of a

Genesis Class Ships: Named Oasis and Allure

Posted 05/26/08

The world's newest contenders for biggest-ship-ever, until now known as Royal Caribbean's "Genesis" class, have been awarded their official monikers. Get used to it: The 220,000- ton, 5,400-passenger ships will be called Oasis of the Seas

Norwegian Spirit Smashes into Pier

Posted 05/26/08

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Spirit smashed into a Manhattan pier this morning. No one was hurt in the accident.

Support beams for a parking lot were damaged when the ship hit Pier 90 on the Hudson River while attempting to dock at the adjacen

Travel woes could grow by bagful

Posted 05/25/08

American, the country's biggest airline, said it would begin imposing the $15 one-way charge for the first bag June 15, though observers said it could scrap the latest plan to boost revenue if other airlines fail to follow its lead. Many big carriers,

Marking Memorial Day, Liner Notes Takes a Poignant and Provocative Look at "War and Place"

Posted 05/22/08

Liner Notes, the new literary travel series hosted by Paul Holdengräber, continues to redefine great radio. The newest installment, entitled "War and Place," offers a poignant and provocative global resonance of Memorial Day through the prism of

Princess Cruises Showcases "The Heart of Alaska" with Unique Video Production

Posted 05/22/08

This view from Denali National Park Ranger Patrick Gamman is one of 12 Alaska voices featured in "The Heart of Alaska," a dramatic new video produced by Princess Cruises. This production has already received widespread praise from the film and tra

Do you need travel insurance?

Posted 05/22/08

For years, it was the great unmentionable in the travel transaction: insurance. Travel agents were afraid to bring up the subject of travel insurance for fear of losing the overall deal. It was considered a negative.
Not anymore. Whether it's your t

Celebrity Cruises to Offer First Antarctica Sailings

Posted 05/22/08

When Celebrity Cruises sails its tenth consecutive season in South America next year, the line will celebrate by offering its first-ever Antarctica sailings. The 2,050-guest Celebrity Infinity will sail a total of eight South America sailings in late 2009