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• Don't Fall for These Cruise Port Rip-Offs
  April 23, 2012 3:31 pm
  Taking a cruise this summer? Don't max out on overpriced excursions! Ed Perkins finds ways you can save on your summertime cruise. read more
• How to Get an Unbelievable Deal on Your Springtime Cruise
  February 10, 2012 9:40 am
  Cruise lines run repositioning cruises only twice each year, so now is the perfect time to book a cheap, relaxing, and sea-worthy vacation. Ed Perkins finds cruises from just $419 per person. read more
• Cruising in 2011: What to Expect
  December 30, 2010 9:11 am
  From a la carte pricing to surcharges, travel expert Ed Perkins forecasts cruising in 2011. read more
• Holiday Travel 2010: Deals Are Still Out There
  November 22, 2010 3:56 pm
  Don't let cost worries force you to stay home this holiday season. Even if you haven't already made your holiday travel plans, deals on seats, rooms, and packages are still out there. read more
• An Affordable Alternative to Shore Excursions
  October 13, 2010 9:28 am
  Besides baking to a crisp on a free beach all day, what else is available to cruise passengers who want something that's both affordable and entertaining? Resort passes. read more
• Deal or No Deal? How to Decide!
  July 30, 2010 12:00 am
  Ultimately, the best judge of a "good" deal is going to be you. But, there are some important benchmarks you can use to help you determine the value of a given deal. read more
• When to Book a Summer Cruise
  June 9, 2010 4:28 pm
  Our Deal Detective gives a reader the tools for booking a summer cruise. It's not too late in the season to save. read more
• Avoiding Cruise Port Rip-offs
  June 8, 2010 9:53 am
  Cruise are a good deal, but not if you get sucked into spending excessive amounts of money while in port. Ed Perkins shares his top tips for staying on budget. read more
• Top 10 Must-Pack Items for an Alaska Cruise
  May 11, 2010 12:00 am
  Alaska cruises certainly aren't anything like a day at the beach. So when it comes to packing, what ends up in your luggage likely won't resemble the bikinis and Hawaiian shirts you'd choose for a tropical getaway. read more
• Norwegian Cruise Lines Reaches Out to Single Travelers
  January 29, 2010 12:00 am
  Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Epic includes 128 studios designed for single occupancy. But are these small cabins worth the price tag? read more
• Top 10 Europe Cruise Ports
  August 6, 2009 3:32 pm
  Europe's top cruise ports have the ability to amaze and astound with their treasures. From Barcelona to Brugge, Paris to Rome, sail away in splendor after a ramble at one of these majestic cities. read more
• Is That Cruise Deal Too Good to be True?
  April 20, 2009 2:59 pm
  Whether you get them by email, see them online, or see them in the newspaper, cruise deals these days are pretty enticing. But are they for real? Ed Perkins says they are ... with some caveats. read more
• Ten Great Ways to Recession-Proof Your Vacation
  March 18, 2009 8:20 am
  With bad economic news surfacing nearly every day, you might be thinking of cutting your vacation budget altogether. But a vacation doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's how to plan a trip in light of the new economic reality. read more
• The Best New Shore Tours of 2009
  February 26, 2009 9:22 am
  Cooking lessons, fighter jets, and drag races are just a few of the new options available to cruisers. We've got the scoop on the year's top new shore tours. read more
• Try Something New in 2009
  January 30, 2009 2:47 pm
  Leave your comfort zone behind and consider these possible travel resolutions over the coming months. read more