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Feed Subscription‘Gray divorce’: Why are more seniors separating?
Psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig writes about the phenomenon of older couples divorcing
Read More »All aboard for private train travel
With Amtrak on pace to set another ridership record this year, it appears millions of Americans are reserving seats on the nation’s rolling stock. Some are going a step further and reserving entire cars.
Read More »Three North American luxury hotels celebrate 100 years in 2012
Travelers looking forward to a little luxury in the coming months may want to look backward instead. From Boston to Beverly Hills, iconic hotels are celebrating their 100th anniversaries with historic tours, special events and package deals.
Read More »Study: Women are sexiest when wearing…
Yup, the song is right: New research has suggested that when ladies wear red, it signals "sexual intent" to men.
Read More »Cruisers can now find cheaper shore excursions
Cruise lovers who hate being stuck with the expensive shore excursions offered by their cruise line can now find better value alternatives, thanks to a website launching today: Viator Shore Excursions.
Read More »Sweet and toxic: Is sugar really ‘poison’?
How could something so sweet be so bad for you? That’s exactly the point.
Read More »What are the 25 best cities for walking?
Even though putting one foot in front of the other is the easiest form of exercise there is, it's still hard to find the motivation to bypass the car and head out on foot in your everyday life. Here are 25 cities to get started.
Read More »First divorce expo in U.S. aims to ‘empower’ attendees
Ending a marriage can be a harrowing process. One mother-daughter team is putting on an expo, bringing together about a hundred professionals who deal with divorce and life after divorce, from legal experts to makeup specialists.
Read More »Cruise industry leaders renew emphasis on safety
In their first major gathering since the deadly Costa Concordia disaster, cruise industry leaders on Tuesday defended their overall safety record and said they were confident of better days ahead.
Read More »5 great reasons to kick your soda habit
There is nothing about soda that's good for you, and these disturbing facts about what it does to your body (besides packing on the pounds) just might make you want cease consumption.
Read More »After cruise ship fire, Costa switches ships in Europe
In the wake of an engine room fire that crippled Costa Allegra and sidelined the ship indefinitely as it undergoes repairs, Costa Cruises has announced that it will be redeploying the Red Sea-based Costa Voyager to cover for the out-of-service vessel.
Read More »6 ways to save money on a cruise
Cruising can be an affordable vacation option if you know how to avoid getting nickeled-and-dimed on board.
Read More »Secrets to the 10 most popular cruise ports
According to CruiseCompete.com's annual report, nine of the 10 most popular cruise ports in the world are in the Caribbean (or close enough to count).
Read More »12 tips from the world’s best cruisers
Keep an eye on your towel, don't get nailed by roaming charges on your cell and pick a cabin that's not under the disco.
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