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Articles by Dana Hammond
The ABCs of Cruising
Your quick and easy reference guide to the perfect cruise.
Whatever Floats Your Boat: Different Types of Cruises To Try
There are all kinds of cruises for all types of cruisers. Discover the many different seafaring options available.
Get 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.
Cruising Solo? You’re Not Alone!
Solo travel is changing the cruise industry one passenger at a time.
20 Over-the-Top Things To Do on a Cruise Ship
No doubt, cruise lines have been dreaming big and delivering. These are some of the most incredible activities and attractions at sea.
The Ultimate Voyage: Cruising Around the World
World cruises are one way to check off all your bucket list destinations in one trip, and more cruise lines are getting on board.
Sail Into Pride Month With Celebrity’s Annual Pride Party
Celebrity’s Pride Party at Sea offers a rainbow of activity for the LGBTQ+ community and allies alike.
Debunking Common Cruise Myths
Toss these cruise myths overboard! Don’t let these misconceptions stand between you and a fantastic bon voyage.
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.
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 itRead More
Five Northeast Road Trips for a Fantastic Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a birthday bash for America that everyone’s invited to attend, and some Northeast communities go all out in the name of freedom.
Celebrated Excursions – 10 Picks for Party of the Year
These journey-worthy jamborees provide a chance to experience people and places amid galvanizing gatherings.
A New Age in Cruising: High-Tech and Youth-Oriented Ships
Every year a new flotilla of cruise ships sets sail to decorate the world’s waterways, glowing at night like floating lanterns. But that’s just a hint of the magic at play, because the brightest treats lie within, where you’ll literally find whatever floats your boat. Here’s what’s new this year in the cruising world. RoyalRead More