From obvious must-see destinations to far-flung once-in-a-lifetime spots, here are eight cruises every traveler should add to their bucket list.
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Jamie Ditaranto is a traveler in a love triangle with writing and photography. Follow the drama on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto. Ditaranto joined SmarterTravel in 2015. She loves ecotourism, cities with history, and discovering local hangouts. Though she likes all the continents equally, she holds a special place in her heart for rainy little islands. Her work has also appeared online at USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and other publications. You can check out her photography on her website. The Handy Item I Always Pack: "My instant camera comes in handy for giving instant gifts to new friends." Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Befriending penguins in Antarctica." Travel Motto: "You have to get the hard places out of the way first." Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "On short flights, the window. For long flights, the aisle." Email Jamie at [email protected].
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
Seasoned travel experts share tips for navigating the dizzying assortment of itineraries, destinations, and ships to choose from.
Kamalame Cay, Fowl Cay, and other Bahamas private islands travelers can visit for a vacation without the crowds.
Avid cruisers seem to break down into two types: Those that gladly sail to the same sunny destinations again and again and those that have a bucket list
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This European railway offers all the beautiful views you want from a dream trip.
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Seven European regions, including Germany's Ruhr Valley, the Balkan Danube, the Main-Danube Canal, the Middle Rhine, the Maritime Seine, Austria's Wachau Valley, and the Tisza in Hungary, and the sites you'll see when you're there, along with the cruise lines that can get you there.
Turning your embarkation point into a mini city break is like a travel twofer.
With in-room artificial intelligence and wearable wallets, smart tech has been a saving grace for an industry built on standardization.
When you just can't decide where to spend your summer vacation - whether it's a family trip, couples getaway, group of friends, or solo - a cruise might be the answer.
Thinking about going on a honeymoon cruise or sailing on a romantic getaway? Here's everything you need to consider before you choose your first cruise.
Short cruises to Cuba and The Bahamas on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival.
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These reader-favorite companies have sleek cruise ship vessels that ply the world's picturesque waterways. From Europe to Asia and beyond, they are Travel + Leisure's readers' picks for river cruise lines.
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Travel + Leisure readers voted for cruise lines that emphasize expedition cruising. These are their favorite small cruise ships for your next travel plans.
Breakfast in Amsterdam, lunch in Paris.
1. The ship matters almost as much as the destination. The Norwegian Breakaway/Oyster Choosing a vacation destination comes with its own set of criteria: | what-i-didnt-know-about-cruising-until-i-cruised
Why we love cruising... I've talked with numerous people who have either never been on a cruise or sadly don't ever have the desire to go on a cruise due to the bad publicity cruise companies have received recently in the media. As far as accidents are concerned, you're certainly more at risk driving or flying to the cruise terminal than you are stepping foot on the cruise ship! Although there's a possibility of something going wrong during your time at sea, just as there is every time you get in your car or board a plane, I think everyone should consider taking at
Check out these common port scams and our tips on how to prevent them, so you can enjoy your next cruise worry-free.
These terminals are worth a visit, even if you aren’t catching a train.
While challenges remain, the industry has bounced back stronger than ever.
The train journey to Machu Picchu just got even more luxurious.
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An expert guide to European canal cruises
All aboard! Take a ride across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
These romantic cruises have everything from candlelit dinners to intimate adventures.
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Our guide to the best luxury cruises for every travel style.
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Including one that's basically a floating Tinder at sea.
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A how-to guide for riding the Indian Railways.
