Columbus, OH

Cruises for seniors aren’t that different from cruises for younger generations. Senior cruisers want a memorable experience with cultural enrichment, sophisticated dining, a bit of low-impact adventure and bucket list destinations. Like everyone else, seniors want cruise deals, too. That may mean deals on cruises for single seniors or...

8 Best Cruises for Seniors

MSC Cruises has just released a series of exclusive new excursions available only to those guests who travel in the MSC Yacht Club. The Yacht Club is an exclusive suites-only enclave, whose guests enjoy a large number of perks, including their own restaurant, butler, lounge and rooftop sun deck – and now more than 90 carefully curated shore excursions in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Northern Europe – with more to come in other regions later this year.

I Tried an MSC Cruises Yacht Club Exclusive Shore Excursion. Here’s What It’s Like

While the number of cruise ships entering drydock during the summer season is usually slim, this summer has seen plenty of refurbishment projects. From major conversion works to regular maintenance and class inspections, Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key cruise ship drydocks taking place between June and August.

Key Cruise Ship Drydocks This Summer

Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas has many types of cabins and suites, and I booked the inaugural sailing in a Crown Loft Suite with my family. Suites are never cheap, but they do come with perks that help make the cost more palatable. They're a luxury, and not about necessarily the best value you can find.

I stayed in a two-story suite on Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship. It's pricey, but the second bathroom and perks are worth the cost

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A recent online discussion about how ice cream is served on Carnival Cruise Line ships has sparked conversation among passengers and the cruise line itself. The debate which was picked up by news outlets was started by a passenger who questioned why Carnival requires passengers to serve their own soft serve ice cream, unlike other cruise lines where crew members handle the process.

Carnival Cruise Line Defends Self-Serve Ice Cream Policy After Passenger Speaks Out

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

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They’re comfy enough for long-haul flights, too.

10 Wrinkle-free Everlane Styles You Can Wear Straight From Summer to Fall, From $40

The only way to know a place is to know its people.

I Sold My House in the U.S. and Retired in France — Here's What I Learned Along the Way

This Country Has the Most Clean Beaches in the World — and They're All Gorgeous

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Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, is full of beaches and thrilling slides, according to BI's reporter.

I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It wasn't for me, but I can see why cruise-goers love it.

After visiting 30 tropical islands, some of my favorites have been Bora Bora, St. Barts, Curaçao, Barbados, and St. Martin.

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the top 5 I'd visit again.

Alaska State

Tulsa, OK

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A family of nine found themselves stranded in Alaska after a mix-up with a local tour operator caused them to miss their scheduled cruise departure.What was intended to be a memorable trip of a lifetime might now be recalled for very different reasons as the Gault family faced hefty costs to make their way back to Tulsa, Oklahoma, when the ship containing their clothes, passports and medication sailed off from Ketchikan port without them.The family, comprising two parents, six children and a 78-year old grandmother, were also hit with an immediate fine of almost $9,000, working out at $971 per...

Family of nine left stranded in remote Alaska after cruise ship departed without them

Thousands of cruise ship passengers turned the charming Greek island of Santorini into standing-room-only hell Wednesday, proving once again it really is the worst way to travel. Suggested Reading. 'Twister' Remains The Greatest Car Commercial Of All Time. Santorini is probably what you imagine when you picture Greece in your...

Locals Told To Stay Home As 11,000 Cruise Ship Tourists Descend On Small Island

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

There's a plan B when visiting La Paz, Bolivia.

This City Was Just Named the Least Walkable Destination in the World — but There's One Other Epic Way to Get Around

Amtrak Has 30% Off Fall Tickets Right Now — When to Book

Big Sky, MT

Big Sky, Montana, is an all-seasons destination. Here's how to plan the ideal visit based on your travel interests.

This Small Montana Town Is Built for Adventure Travelers Who Also Love Luxury — With Upscale Hotels, Chic Speakeasies, and Loads of Outdoor Activities

The new accommodations are part of the property's first renovation since it opened in 1970.

This Remote Resort in the Pacific Northwest Added 12 Mirror Cabins — With Outdoor Soaking Tubs, a Riverfront Sauna, and 360-degree Views

You Can Score a Free Ticket to Bermuda for a Guest With This Airline's Latest Promotion — What to Know

Technically speaking, cruise ships are just floating hotels that have the added benefit of taking you to all sorts of fun places. They've got all the amenities, activities, and room setups you'd expect, making them a home away from home where you can veg out for days or weeks. There's not much a hotel can offer that a cruise ship can't — except for an Olympic-sized pool, because that might tip the whole thing over. That's just one of the unsettling reasons why you may want to avoid taking a cruise.

The Unsettling Reason Why Cruise Ship Pools Are So Small

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This Classic Cruise Ship Has Everything From  Black-tie Galas to Fjord Kayaking Excursions – Read Our Review

Cunard's new Queen Anne is based out of Southampton, with plans to sail much of Europe — including the fjords of...

This Classic Cruise Ship Has Everything From Black-tie Galas to Fjord Kayaking Excursions – Read Our Review

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