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A new luxury line with a familiar name woos cruisers whose vacations were sunk

A lifeline is coming today for Crystal Cruises customers who lost money during the line’s collapse in 2022. The new owner of the brand will offer them an opportunity to get their money back in the form of credits for future cruises. In an exclusive interview this week, A&K Travel Group CEO Cristina Levis told …

River cruise packing list: What to pack when traveling by riverboat

You booked your river cruise, and the departure date approaches. Now you’re panicking about what to pack. You want to pack light, given you won’t have much space in your cabin to store bulky suitcases. However, you also want to be prepared with the right clothing and gear for changeable weather on the river, visits …

Escape the City: 10 Unique Places to Visit Near Oklahoma City 

Discover exciting day trip destinations just outside Oklahoma City. Explore natural wonders, historic sites, and outdoor adventures with our top picks.

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Skip the flight, take the ship: Last-minute cruises to Europe on sale for $499

Are you thinking about a trip to Europe in the next few months? If you have time to spare, you might consider getting there by ship instead of plane. While fares for flights to Europe are sky-high right now, the cost of some transatlantic cruises to Europe scheduled for April, May and June are at …

Delta introducing in-flight meals for kids: Here’s which airlines offer child meals

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Flying with kids can be, for lack of a better word, turbulent. They may get bored, scared, overexcited, overtired, hungry or all of the above. All of these inflight bumps can be smoothed out with a bit of clever planning and …

Discovering Duluth: 10 Unique Things to Do in Duluth, MN

Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth, MN has plenty to offer both new residents and longtime locals. From exploring the city’s historic buildings and museums to hiking in Jay Cooke State Park or skiing at Spirit Mountain, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy in Duluth. Whether you’re looking for apartments for rent …

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Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Club loyalty program: Everything you need to know

Among the best-known cruise brands, Disney Cruise Line has one of the most modest loyalty programs — even after a recent upgrade that brought an all-new tier. Unlike the programs of such cruise operators as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, the Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club, as it’s called, doesn’t offer members over-the-top perks such as …

My first cruise to the Galapagos: The good, the bad and the absolutely adorable

Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip from Hurtigruten Expeditions to sail on Santa Cruz II. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. I’m fresh off a Galapagos cruise, but you wouldn’t know it. I have no sunburn to speak of, I wasn’t eaten alive …

10 mistakes to avoid when booking your cruise

Booking a cruise can be confusing, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned cruiser. With so many details to consider, it’s surprisingly easy to make a mistake. Booking errors can range from small details (oops, I selected the wrong sail date!) to the big picture (choosing the wrong cruise line or ship for your preferred …

What to Know About Building a Houseboat

Building a Houseboat: Step-By-Step Guide

You can’t be lily-livered to want to build a houseboat, a self-propelled boat with a cabin. It will take a lot of time and more than a few doubloons. Houseboat kits are a thing, and an alternative to building your own boat is buying a used houseboat and modifying it. This piece will help you […]

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