Most cruise ship crew members don’t have access to passenger restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Even those who have those privileges, like officers, musicians and entertainers, prefer crew-only areas because the prices are lower. Crew Read more…
Over the past year, the airline industry has faced a major crackdown from the U.S. government over policies and practices that have increasingly frustrated consumers. The issues facing airlines began when the Biden administration announced Read more…
As the holiday season recedes into the past and Americans look forward to 2025 and beyond, many people will begin to focus on their finances. Personal finance author Suze Orman hopes people have not spent Read more…
Cruise lines all have subtly different rules, but many of their banned items are the same. All cruise lines, for example, ban weapons of all kinds. Even law enforcement has to leave their weapons at Read more…
While certain cruise hot spots in Europe like Ibiza, Spain and Santorini, Greece are beginning to limit cruise ship arrivals to combat overtourism, sought-after destinations in the Caribbean are taking a different approach. Caribbean island Read more…
These days when a cruise line advertises cruise fares as low as $99, there’s usually a catch. Even if the cruise fare truly is $99 per day, taxes and fees get added on, hiking up Read more…
Homebuyers must consider a few key factors before shopping for a house — including price, location, and timeline. The price point is the most significant of these for most buyers, requiring years of budgeting and Read more…
When you walk around the public spaces on a cruise ship, it’s not uncommon to see people playing all sorts of different games. Some people play cards, while others may have domino sets or games Read more…
For some, the dream of suburban or even rural living could come with many benefits, but it can also expose a glaring disadvantage. Around the same time I entered the third grade, I remember that Read more…
Just because you pay a daily gratuity and get charged an automatic 18% gratuity on everything from drinks to specialty dining does not mean you should not tip in addition to that. The challenge is Read more…