Maine’s largest city, Portland, is a popular port of call for cruise ships sailing on New England/Canada itineraries. This historic waterfront city is a gem, offering so much to see and experience. If you’re visiting Portland on your vacation, here are five top things to do while you’re there.

If you’re flying to your embarkation port for a cruise to Mexico, consider packing light. Traveling with just carry-on luggage can help avoid lost or delayed baggage problems caused by flight problems. Here's a detailed carry-on only packing list for a Mexico cruise plus some helpful packing tips.

Flight cancellations and delays are a major source of travel stress. Today’s flights tend to be very full, so it can be hard to be re-routed if problems occur. If you’re booking flights for an upcoming trip, here are seven tips that will help you avoid travel difficulties and arrive on time.

Travelers often drive to their vacation destination, whether it's a land-based holiday or a cruise embarkation point. Costs can mount up on driving trips and overnight stays, however, so it's important to plan ahead. Here are seven money-saving tips that will help cut costs on your next trip.

While vacationers often seek out Mediterranean cruises when heading to Europe, Norwegian Fjords cruises are increasingly being added to travel bucket lists. Norway is a stunning destination with some of the best scenery on the planet. Here are ten great reasons to take a Norwegian Fjords cruise.

Located on Grand Bahama Island, Freeport is a popular cruise port of call. Grand Bahama Island features beautiful white sand beaches, three national parks, a wide variety of water sports and much more. If your next cruise is heading to Freeport, here are seven great things to do there.

Hurricane season officially lasts from June 1 to November 30. Vacationers can find some great cruise bargains during these months, but it's important to be aware of the potential pitfalls and consider your options carefully. Here's what to know before planning or taking a hurricane season cruise.

Family vacations are even more exciting when everyone gets together at sea. To meet the expectations of this changing vacation market, today's top cruise ships must offer a wide variety of programs and amenities for every interest and age group. That way, everyone can find their own brand of fun.

Some cruise vacationers are adding another "must do" activity to their list: visiting Pandora - The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World. Combining Disney with a cruise is easy to do, either by sailing out of Port Canaveral or visiting on an excursion. Here are five tips for planning your trip.

For today’s active travelers, exploration and adventure is a key part of their best vacations. Small ship cruises can be a great way to take an active adventure vacation in some of the world's most pristine destinations. Check out these seven reasons to take a small ship cruise adventure vacation.