Explore the highlights and challenges of cruising in 2024 as we assess 10 ships from 7 different cruise lines. Learn how each ...

In January 2024, Malia Obama premiered her directorial debut, the short film The Heart, at the Sundance Film Festival. She ...

Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of Labadee in Haiti even further into 2027 due to safety concerns. The ...

Paramount's "Days of Thunder" sequel is shaping up with Jonathan Levine in negotiations to direct returning star Tom Cruise.

The Port of Lisbon recorded its best June ever for overall cruise activity, both in passenger numbers and ship calls. In June ...

Everything you need to know about sailing with Crystal, named the No. 1 Best Midsize-ship Ocean Cruise Line in the 2026 World’s Best Awards. Fran Golden is an award-winning travel journalist whose ...

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Megan is a travel and food journalist with five years of experience covering everything from Disney Parks and Resorts to local food trends in cities across the country. She has been featured as a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

More people than ever are choosing cruises for vacations, celebrations, and bucket list adventures. In the U.S. alone, nearly 22 million people are expected to book a cruise in 2026, according to ...

Jamie Santillo relies on a power wheelchair to get around. She also loves to travel. Her favorite way to see the world? By cruise ship. Santillo became hooked on cruises several years ago after ...

In this video, I discuss the best cruises and cruise lines for families with kids and options for multi-generational cruising vacations. Key considerations include the best cruise regions to explore ...