Sailing away from our port of embarkation, I join my fellow cruisers on deck to wave goodbye to Barcelona. As we gracefully float by a Disney ship docked at the next berth, its passengers wave happily ...

There are plenty of reasons to book a cruise, from onboard entertainment to beautiful ports of call. But sometimes, the greatest pleasures in life -- and cruising -- are also the simplest. According ...

As much as a dreamy summer getaway on the Mediterranean or in the long summer days of Scandinavia has its appeal, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves summarized the problems with traveling to Europe ...

Rick Steves has built a business around his love of travel. Particularly travel to Europe. It’s hard not to run into Steves’ work: He hosts a TV show on PBS, produces a radio show, writes a travel ...

August is vacation time in Europe. Entire towns seem to shut down as locals head to seaside escapes, eager to enjoy unforgettable beaches and the culture that comes with them. Let’s close our ...