Cruising is hardly a high-risk family vacation. Over a million children set sail each year and while the vast majority return unscathed, mishaps large and small do happen. A little forethought and some common sense precautions can go a long way in avoiding oopsies and illnesses that can give you ...

We’re knee-deep into this year’s hurricane season (officially June 1 to November 30), and it’s a doozy. It seems every time you turn on the news there’s another storm heading across the Atlantic in all its swirling fury. Seeing images of Ike’s destruction doesn’t exactly beckon one to bundle the ...

Cruise vacations offer endless amusement for parents, kids

A cruise is like an all-inclusive resort/theme park on water, and several cruise lines cater to families well. Everything is taken care of for you (including the kids!). In fact, cruise vacations are so easy, undemanding and laissez-faire, even the destinations come to ...

Cruise holiday can be a relaxing treat for pregnant travelers

If you’re a first-time cruiser, being pregnant might not be the best time to head out on the high seas. Some people are more prone to seasickness than others, and now’s probably not the best time to find out if you’re ...