Aruba — Dutch flavor in the Caribbean

A gleaming white sand beach that rims the azure sea is set off by an explosion of scarlet, purple and other vivid colors of lush tropical foliage. Nearby, stretches of rocks and pebbly soil interspersed with cactus comprise a very different bleak, desert-like terrain....

Caribbean cruises: US citizens should get a passport!

Many vacationers these days are reserving space on winter cruises in the warm waters of the Caribbean. For more than a few, it will be their first trip out of the US, and I’ve been asked in numerous emails recently if it’s necessary to get a passport for...

Cruiselines — Hidden fees and unbundled services

Like many infrequent air travelers, new cruise passengers are often unaware of hidden cruise fees. They only hear how cruises include everything from the stateroom, to meals and beverages, to the fabulous on-board entertainment. When one purchases an online cruise...