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13 Perks Cruise Lines Quietly Offer Passengers Who Book Their Next Sailing Onboard
It's the last night of the cruise. Your skin is a little pink, your phone is at 4 percent, and a cheerful person at a small desk asks if you'd like to book your
16 Things Repeat Cruisers Never Do on the Last Night Aboard
On the last night of a cruise, the ship looks like one giant party. Meanwhile, the people who have sailed a dozen times are doing something that looks almost bo
13 Rules Multi-Generation Cruise Families Wish They'd Agreed On Before Boarding
On paper, a cruise is the one vacation that promises to keep every age group happy. One price, one ship, a quiet deck chair for grandpa, a waterslide for the te
Common Medications That Are Restricted in Japan and the UAE
Most of us don't think much about the pills in a travel bag. A decongestant, a painkiller and a prescription refill go in with the toothbrush. In Japan and the
5 Barcelona Neighborhoods Where Pickpocketing Is Common – and How to Stay Alert
Barcelona doesn't feel like a risky city when you're in it. The risk of homicide, sexual assault, or armed robbery against visitors is extremely low.[1] The cit
7 Items Airport Security Commonly Confiscates From International Travelers
Airport security rules have been shifting more than usual lately. New scanners have changed what you can carry in some terminals, and airlines have tightened th
The 5 Countries That Ask for Proof of Onward Travel at Entry
Most travelers only think about the flight in. Then a check-in agent or an immigration officer asks a simple question: how are you leaving? That one question ca
Couples, Take Note: 9 Countries Where Tourists Should Avoid Public Affection
A kiss at an airport arrivals gate is one of the most ordinary things in the world. In a handful of countries, though, that same gesture can draw stares, a comp
Hawaii Landmark Gone: Visitors Won’t See This Famous Attraction Again
The Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean.[1] It was one of the most photographed spots on the Big Island's sou
11 Onboard Courtesies Cruise Lines May Offer Repeat Passengers
Cruising back with the same line for a second, fifth, or twentieth time tends to come with quiet little upgrades that first-timers rarely notice. Most of these
8 Countries Where Travel Insurance Is Required for Entry
Most travelers treat insurance as something to sort out the night before a flight, if they think about it at all. For a growing number of destinations, though,
The 7 Countries Where Cash Is Still Preferred Over Cards
Tap-to-pay gets most of the attention these days. Still, a fair number of wealthy, well-connected countries haven't moved as far from banknotes as you might exp
American Airlines Will Let Travelers Pay for Flights With Both Cash and Miles
American Airlines is changing how AAdvantage members can spend their miles. The carrier announced the policy in a memo to customers on a Friday, saying U.S. mem
5 U.S. Cities Tourists Are Starting to Skip for Smaller Nearby Destinations
Americans are still traveling, and by most forecasts they're doing plenty of it. IBISWorld estimates 717 million domestic trips by U.S. residents in 2026[1]. Wh
16 Things Cruise Staff Never Do on Their Own Vacations
Cruise crew seem to live inside a postcard: turquoise water, sunsets on demand, a new port every morning. So you'd expect them to take their own vacations by di
12 Things Hotel Restaurant Hosts Quietly Do for Diners Over 60 Who Eat Early
Walk into a hotel restaurant at 4:45 p.m. and the room looks almost empty. Look closer at the host stand. Before the bar fills and the music climbs, the host is
6 Currency Mistakes Tourists Don't Realize They're Making
Most travelers plan their flights, hotels, and itineraries down to the hour, yet money habits abroad often run on autopilot. A tap of a card, a quick stop at a
15 Things Gate Agents Never Say Out Loud About Passengers Over 60
There's a rumor that somewhere behind the gate podium, agents keep a quiet list of perks for anyone over 60. Early boarding, shorter lines, a little extra patie
14 American Places Travelers Over 60 Say Are Better in the Fall
Picture the classic American vacation: sunscreen, packed beaches, long hot days. Now picture the trip a lot of travelers over 60 quietly prefer instead. A sweat
I've Worked Hotel Front Desks for 12 Years – These 9 Guest Habits Immediately Put Staff Off
Twelve years behind a hotel front desk teaches you a lot about people, mostly in short bursts between check-ins. You start noticing patterns almost immediately,