cruises

Can't Afford a Vacation Now? Sears Offers Getaways on Layaway

Store layaway programs made a comeback last holiday season, with gift-buyers flocking back to installment payment plans. Now, Sears is expanding the concept by letting consumers put vacations on layaway, too.

Is Travel Insurance a Smart Bet for Your Vacation?

Hurricane Irene's swath through the Caribbean this week probably left many of the no-longer paradise-bound wondering: Should I have taken out travel insurance? At the peak of hurricane season, even experts who usually shun the coverage say you should consider the policies.

Debt-Free Holidays: Seven Ways to Travel More Cheaply

Tour the Norwegian Epic's new single cabins for solo cruises

Norwegian Epic cruise ship unveils single cabins for solo vacationers

Celebrity Cruise's outbreaks part of a major spike in onboard stomach illnesses

Massucci's Take: Priceline's stock travels skyward on strong summer season

Ship of fools: Shore excursions can sink your cruise

More vacation sellers are offering layaway, but you don't need to go there

The cruise lines drop fuel surcharges while the airlines won't give your money back

New from Uncle Sam: a passport that fits in your wallet

Velvet Elvis overboard: Junky cruise ship art is now returnable