A junior suite, four Southern Caribbean ports, and an honest take on the ship itself. Our review of Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas.

Pastel buildings, island-made sea salt, and the best shore diving on the planet. Our easygoing cruise day in Bonaire.

Wild rock formations, a volcanic black-sand beach, and that famously perfect Caribbean weather. How we spent one happy day in Aruba.

The nation’s oldest city in two days: cobblestone streets, a college that looks like a castle, and the Fountain of Youth. Here is our St. Augustine plan.

A shaded, easy riverside walk that is perfect when the Georgia heat is winning. Here is what to expect on the Oconee River Greenway in Milledgeville, plus tips for hot days.

A UNESCO old town, the original Blue Curacao, and a floating bridge that swings open over the water. How we made the most of a day in Willemstad, even after our excursion got canceled.

A walled city straight out of a storybook, a hilltop fortress, and plazas full of color. Our cruise port day in Cartagena, heat and all.

Underground waterfalls, a railway that climbs straight up a mountain, and a riverfront made for wandering. Here is how to spend three great days in Chattanooga.

Four days on the Strip with shows, food, and a desert day trip to Hoover Dam. Our first-timer’s guide to Las Vegas, with one honest update: the Mirage closed in 2024.

A 600-foot waterfall, a top-tier zoo, the world’s tiniest park, and a bookstore the size of a city block. Our quirky, kid-friendly Portland weekend.

Sea turtles, historic ruins, and a campground just across from the beach. Our 48-hour guide to Jekyll Island, Georgia.

A 178-step lighthouse, an old coastal fort, and a beach day just minutes from Savannah. Our easy day-trip guide to Tybee Island.

World-class museums, a skyscraper skydeck, deep dish, and The Bean. Here is how we spent three unforgettable days in Chicago.

A restored historic train winding through the Cascade foothills, just minutes from Mount Rainier. Here is what the ride is like, and how to catch the best views.