If you want to get banned from flying in the United States, there's a federal system for that. The TSA maintains the No Fly List, which is used by the Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight program and airlines to decide who can board commercial aircraft. It's comprehensive, it's shared across…
Disney Cruise Line is betting big on the Asian market. To drum up excitement for its largest ship to date, the Disney Adventure, the company orchestrated something unprecedented: a massive, multi-month takeover of Singapore's Sentosa Island from June 24 to September 20, 2026. What's Happening on Sentosa Island? Sentosa Island…
Let's be honest - most cruise travel warnings are stuff you tune out pretty fast. Don't leave your drink unattended. Watch for pickpockets. Stay with the group. Don't wear flashy jewelry. Yeah, yeah. But every so often, something happens that's worth actually paying attention to, and what went down in…
July 4, 2026 is not just another Fourth of July. America is turning 250, and the cruise lines are all handling it a little differently. Some are going big. Some are keeping it classy. Some are tossing in a few standard holiday activities and calling it a day. And a…
Royal Caribbean operates the largest cruise fleet in the world, with 29 active ships as of June 2026, On one end, you have Grandeur of the Seas, which entered service in 1996. On the other, you have the new Icon-class giants that look like someone challenged a shipyard to build…
Our 7-Day Disney Magic Alaskan sailing is coming to a conclusion. The final day is spent at sea en route to Vancouver, with a day to relax and enjoy some of the activities offered around the ship. Let's dive in, not literally though - that would be cold without a…
Holland America Line satisfies a very specific niche in the cruise world, and honestly, it’s one of the reasons I like them so much. HAL is upscale without pretending it’s a luxury line, calm without being boring, and more focused on ports, food, service, and actual cruising than on zip…
Disney Cruise Line has one of the most fiercely loyal fan bases in cruising. People who love Disney cruises tend to really love them, and I get it. You get the characters, the rotational dining, ships that are kept looking sharp despite their age, and service that makes a lot…
Here's the honest truth about picking a Carnival ship: it matters a lot more than most people think. Carnival has nearly 30 ships out there, ranging from fresh-out-of-the-shipyard megaships packed with every bell, whistle, roller coaster, and possible way to separate you from a few extra dollars, to ships that…
Think Europe is only a summer cruise destination? Think again. If you are tired of the sweltering heat, packed piazzas, and shoulder-to-shoulder museum tours, it is time to look at the off-season. Holland America Line just announced their new year-round Europe program on the beautiful Nieuw Statendam, and it is…
