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The Disney Fantasy makes its way down the Ems River after leaving the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenberg, Germany. (Fabian Bimme, Reuters)

Disney about to get hands on Fantasy | Video

Disney Cruise Line is about to officially grow its fleet to four ships on Thursday when it gets delivery of the new Disney Fantasy.  Read More...

Travel off-the-beaten path in Maui

A scenic drive around the top of the West Maui Mountains leads to the Nakalele Blowhole. (Carol Pucci, Seattle Times, MCT)

Senior Travel: Great deals on positioning cruises

You can take an 11-night trip on the Norwegian Epic from Miami to Barcelona for $699 per person. (Norwegian Cruise Line)

Ed Perkins on Travel: Senior Travel: Great deals on positioning cruises

If you've ever wanted to get a great deal on a cruise, now is the time. The big cruise agencies are quoting rates as low as $32 per person per day on transatlantic "positioning" cruises. That translates to as low as $419 per person for a...  Read More...

The Frugal Traveler: Bermuda on a budget

Blue waters off the coast of East Whale Bay in Southampton Parish, Bermuda. (David Dat Nguyen, Chicago Tribune)

The Frugal Traveler: Bermuda on a budget

With direct flights from a number of cities and a unique blend of European and Caribbean-style charm, Bermuda beckons its fair share of visitors. Here's how to experience the destination on a budget.  Read More...

Princess Cruises offers up summer sales for Europe and Alaska

The new-look Grand Princess is among the ships sailing Europe this summer. (Princess Cruises)

Princess Cruises offers up summer sales for Europe and Alaska

Princess Cruises today began offering deals on cruises this year to Europe and Alaska with what they dub the Sizzlin' Summer sale.  Read More...

For some of the best food, head to the theme parks

From left, Mythos at Universal Orlando, Boma at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Via Napoli at Epcot. (Universal, Walt Disney Co.)

For some of the best food, head to the theme parks | Video

Some people love theme parks for the rides. Some for the shows. And while you can lay down some serious cash for not-so-haute cuisine like churros and turkey legs, there are some who love the parks for the food, and some of the best in...  Read More...

Port Everglades: No more room for weekend cruise ships

People gather at John U. Lloyd State Park in Dania, Florida, to watch the arrival of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas as it pulls into Port Everglades. (Patrick Farrell, Miami Herald, MCT)

Port Everglades: No more room for weekend cruise ships

In the tussle for bragging rights as the world's busiest cruise port, score one for the Port of Miami.  Read More...

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The Carnival Liberty (Carnival Cruise Lines)

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