If your ship departs from San Juan, stay in Puerto Rico for a few nights before or after your cruise. Puerto Rico is an excellent destination for those seeking culture, eco-adventures, shopping, history, and maybe a little nightlife. The island's amenity-filled resorts are great as well.

Princess Cruises offers popular Alaska cruisetours designed just for families. These Alaska cruise and land excursion combinations offer many experiences that are appealing to families, such as learning about dog mushing, gold panning, interactive tours of Denali National Park, and more.

Credit cards can be one of the safest ways to pay for items while you are traveling. If you are counting on using credit cards for the bulk of your purchases on your trip, there are a few things you should know. Here are some tips for making sure your credit cards are ready for travel.

Cruises are such a good choice for multigenerational family reunion vacations, even if the ages range from infants to great-grandparents. One of the most common issues is deciding which cruise line will best suit your group and provide something for every age group. Here's a good approach.

Mediterranean cruise vacations are generating lots of interest among family travelers. Careful planning is the key to enjoying a successful European family vacation of this type. Here are answers to five of the most common questions about planning a Mediterranean family cruise.

Girlfriend getaways are growing in popularity with today's travelers. These types of trips are a great chance for women to relax and reconnect - and cruising is often a top vacation choice. Here are seven planning tips to help make your girlfriends getaway cruise a "let's do it again" success.

Short cruises are perfect for today's cash-crunched vacationers. These 3- to 5-day sailings depart from a wide variety of U.S. and European ports, making them easily accessible. When planning a short cruise, it's important to pick the ship and itinerary that best fits your needs and interests.

If you’re planning a family Mediterranean cruise, the most important thing for parents to remember about planning family shore excursions is: don’t overdo it. The Mediterranean is a fantastic place for a family cruise vacation if you go with the proper expectations, budget and frame of mind.

Norwegian Cruise Line shows off an exciting array of features on the Norwegian Breakaway. The ship’s hallmarks include an oceanfront boardwalk lined with restaurants and lounges, a massive waterpark, top Broadway-style shows, and the line's largest facilities dedicated to youth and teen programs.

Kids - get ready to get slimed! Families can now play like a Norwegian on the Norwegian Gem - the newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship to welcome Nickelodeon. Parents and kids cruising on the Gem can have fun with SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora the Explorer, Diego, and enjoy new Nickelodeon experiences.