At some point, almost every traveler suffers from seasickness or some other form of motion sickness. Mal de mer, as the French call it, is so common on cruise ships that some lines dispense anti-nausea pills free of charge. Remember, your vulnerability to seasickness is not a reflection of your fortitude or machismo. Even actor [...]

Once upon a time, I was talked into taking a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise in the Caribbean. Much to my surprise, it included toga parties and nude beaches. It was, shall we say, an epic mismatch.
Not surprisingly, being sure you and your ship are a good fit lands at the top of cruise experts’ tips list. [...]

Before you go, treat your body well before you fly. Get a good night’s sleep, stay hydrated, exercise, and stay sober.
Try to take care of as many travel details as possible before you leave so that flight day is stress and anxiety free.
If you love listening to music as you rest, try noise cancellation headsets. [...]

Independent Traveler 9 December 2008
Between commissions, credit card surcharges, ATM fees and other expenses, you’ll almost always have to pay a little extra for the privilege of exchanging one currency for another. How can you minimize these expenses and get the best exchange rate when traveling in a foreign country? Read on to learn how [...]