The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed an official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be mandatory for travelers to navigate airport security within the U.S.
04.01.2025 - 15:35 / insider.com / Cruises
After more than 50 sailings, it's clear that I love cruises and keep coming back for more.
However, even as a cruise enthusiast, there are still some things that drive me nuts about this form of travel.
From pricey upcharges for specialty dining to limited port time, here are my top gripes with modern cruising.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed an official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be mandatory for travelers to navigate airport security within the U.S.
As an unathletic kid, I dreaded "going skiing" because it really meant slogging through ski school while my parents hit the slopes.
Cruises are a lot of fun but can require some planning to ensure everything goes smoothly. Over the past few years, I've been on cruises to places like the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Panama Canal.
Adding hotel stays before and after your cruise might seem like an unnecessary expense, but travel experts suggest these bookends can transform your vacation experience. While cruise vacations already represent a significant investment, the benefits of pre- and post-cruise accommodations often outweigh their costs.
My grandmother was an avid cruiser who went on more than 100 voyages during her retirement. The one cruise she absolutely insisted I do, though, was a Panama Canal crossing.
Two cruise lines are offering flexible cancellation fees to travelers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, which continue to burn a week after they broke out.
As an experienced solo traveler who has visited all 50 states and every major US national park, I'm often asked for recommendations on what to do in popular vacation spots across the country.
Prominent Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli was officially charged with assaulting a police officer on Monday after being arrested over the weekend.
One of the dominant themes in family-friendly cruising is "bigger is better," yet one popular cruise line has chosen to buck that trend with its newest ships. Disney Cruise Line announced Friday that three of its upcoming ships will be smaller than most of the ships in its growing fleet.
For most 8-year-olds, waking up at four in the morning would be an unwelcome experience. But for me, waking up on a frigid March morning in 1998, I was ready to go. It was our first family road trip , and we were headed down to my grandparents' Condo in Marco Island, Florida. And, in what was probably a bid to keep me quiet, my parents had bought me a brand new Gameboy with Pokémon — I was raring to go.
After going on over 25 cruises, I've learned what I really value and dislike on my sailings — especially when it comes to where I sleep.
Having previously visited Greece and enjoyed it, I wanted to explore more of the Adriatic with some friends and family for my 40th birthday.