On a cruise ship, you share common areas with hundreds — or, more often, thousands — of people. It’s important to know these spaces are clean and safe. In the 1970s, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program to ensure cleanliness on cruises. The goal of the program is…

When you’re reuniting with a loved one or landing at a destination you’ve always wanted to visit, the airport can be a place of great joy. But when you miss your connecting flight, it can be quite the opposite. It’s possible to miss a connecting flight for a variety of reasons, from things that are…

When it comes to fall cruises, Canada and New England sailings tend to snag most of the glory. It might seem hard to beat the experience of cruising up the New England coast to Canada, witnessing the fire-hued leaves, sampling plates of fresh lobster and spotting majestic whales. However, beyond fall foliage itineraries, plenty of…

When Away offered a suitcase from its new Softside collection in July, I was excited to use it for a birthday trip to Canada later that month. But when a global tech outage forced me to cancel my trip, I found myself putting the suitcase back in my closet. Fortunately, it wasn’t long until I…

Known for its rich musical heritage and southern charm, Nashville is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. Whether you’re a country music fan or a foodie looking to indulge in some mouthwatering barbecue, this city has something for everyone. As a popular weekend destination (and bachelor/bachelorette hotspot), there are a lot of hotels…