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Dana Hammond
Articles by Dana Hammond
Getting to Know Northeast Cruise Departure Ports
Leave the stress of flying behind and sail round-trip to destinations in the Caribbean, New England, Canada and more, straight out of Boston, New York or New Jersey.
Paradise Perfected on Cruise Lines’ Private Islands
Have your boarding pass handy – cruise ships are the only way to visit these exotic islands.
Cruise Ships With Waterslides That Thrill
Check out these bucket-list worthy waterslides guaranteed to make your jaw drop … and your heart rate soar.
Inside Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Cruises’ Latest Ship
The fresh, fashionable and forward-thinking vessel surprises guests at every turn with elegant touches and opulent spaces.
The Traditions and Towns of the Triple Crown Races
From the celebratory flowers to the signature cocktails, get acquainted with the racetrack customs and hometown highlights of each of the Triple Crown races.

CityScape: Nashville
From honky-tonks to hallowed stages, Nashville, Tenn., buzzes to a musical soundtrack.

Shipshape Tips for Your First Cruise
First cruise? Our best advice is not to hesitate to hop on board! We dispel old cliches and introduce you to a whole new world at sea.

CityScape: Washington, D.C.
Democracy, monuments, museums, ethnic eats: the nation’s capital delivers all that and more.

Following Fall: An Itinerary for an Extended Leaf-Peeping Season
Dedicated leaf-peepers can chase the seasonal color as autumn somersaults from north to south, linking worthy pit stops to create an extended experience.
Finding Treasures Along Portugal’s River of Gold
Portugal is having a moment. The westernmost country on the European continent, home to explorers who led the Age of Discovery, has been luring world travelers to its own shores of late. I savored that thought as I took a final sip of sweet port wine on the bow of the Viking Torgil as it