If you travel to popular vacation spots around the United States, then there is a good chance you’ve run into resort fees.These fees have boomed in popularity in recent years among hotels, much to the dismay of travelers. Headed to …
On a vivid day in early March, I am paddling a kayak through a rising tide on the Golfo Dulce, the body of water that runs along the remote Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica. Before me is the mouth …
Disney Cruise Line has hooked another award. The readers of Travel + Leisure agree that Disney Cruise Line is the “World’s Best.” They have chosen Disney as the No. 1 Ocean Cruise Line among those carrying 2,200 passengers or more as part of the …
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Advice abounds on what to pack for a cruise, but few passengers know what should always be left at home. With this invaluable list, preparing for your trip will feel as stress-free as the sail ahead. Related: Making Any of …
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Tropical Storm Barry is expected to hit the coast of Louisiana Saturday, prompting travel disruptions across the region. According to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center, the center of the storm will approach the central or southeastern coast …
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For my first trip to Alaska, four years ago, I packed several jackets, though I’m quite certain that none had lapels. So whereas packing for that trip was all about being prepared for the weather conditions I expected to encounter …
Oceania Cruises unveiled a new portal dedicated solely to travel agents. Called the Travel Advisor Center, it has four main function areas. The cruise planning section is where the booking engine is located. Agents can also add payments, make restaurant …
American Cruise Lines has added Michael Weldon, Mary Grimes and Mena Tuccinardi to its sales force. Michael Weldon has come onboard as American’s new regional director for trade sales, Mary Grimes as the new business development manager for the Southwest region, …
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“The forecast was so bad local ferry captains stayed in port, but the Viking Sky skipper, with local navigators, ploughed on south. “A 220-metre-long ocean-going ship like Viking Sky can cope with bad weather, but the captain could not have …
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Note: Carnival Valor docked Thursday in Mobile as a result of Tropical Storm Barry. In our opinion, Carnival Glory (scheduled to dock in New Orleans on Sunday) is likely to see a schedule change due to the storm. We have …
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