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Floating resorts vs yacht-like vessels: How to pick between big and small cruise ships

Cruise ships range in size from yacht-like vessels to mega-ships that are more like floating resorts. Here's how to know which is right for you

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8 fun things to do with kids in Maui and why now is the time to visit

8 fun things to do with kids in Maui and why now is the time to visit

While Lahaina is still recovering from the 2023 Maui wildfires, this family-friendly Hawaii island has much to offer and is welcoming tourists.

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These 10 best hotels near the Sphere Las Vegas are real showstoppers

These are the best hotels near the Sphere Las Vegas, from the best views to the most convenient commute.

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14 legendary filming locations you can explore in real life

Lights, camera, action! Head to these 14 iconic movie filming locations for an entertaining and immersive vacation.

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'We take care of family': When accessible travel is hard to find, families forge their own paths
Travelers with disabilities are used to facing accessibility challenges. They and their families are used to forging their own paths.
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'Endo has stolen so much': Traveling with endometriosis requires planning
I realized it was crucial to schedule trips around my cycle, I could travel more easily if I made sure to stay home during my period.
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What people with disabilities and their families wish fellow travelers would know and do
USA TODAY has been exploring some of the unique but prevalent challenges faced by travelers with disabilities. Here's what they want you to know.
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'Crawling to my seat': Some travel experiences can be avoided with better technology
Smartphones and technology have alleviated some of the stress of transportation for disabled travelers. Google and Microsoft are among the top apps.
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What cruises are like for plus-size travelers: 'The worst part ... is getting on the flight'
Here's why some plus-size travelers have found cruising to be a largely inclusive way to travel.
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Flying is the hardest part of travel for plus-size passengers: Here's how to make it easier
Plus-size travelers have extra things to consider when flying, from seat width to lavatory sizes, before they even get on a plane.
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'It's a pretty common experience for me to be treated rudely by strangers': Traveling while fat
Before fat people even get to our destination, we have to figure out how we're going to get through the flying part.
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The 'walk of shame' some theme park visitors dread: 'It's like you're climbing the gallows'
Theme park rides clearly state if there are minimum height requirements, but visitors of different body sizes are often left to guess if they'll fit.
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'We take care of family': When accessible travel is hard to find, families forge their own paths
Travelers with disabilities are used to facing accessibility challenges. They and their families are used to forging their own paths.
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'Endo has stolen so much': Traveling with endometriosis requires planning
I realized it was crucial to schedule trips around my cycle, I could travel more easily if I made sure to stay home during my period.
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What people with disabilities and their families wish fellow travelers would know and do
USA TODAY has been exploring some of the unique but prevalent challenges faced by travelers with disabilities. Here's what they want you to know.
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'Crawling to my seat': Some travel experiences can be avoided with better technology
Smartphones and technology have alleviated some of the stress of transportation for disabled travelers. Google and Microsoft are among the top apps.
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What cruises are like for plus-size travelers: 'The worst part ... is getting on the flight'
Here's why some plus-size travelers have found cruising to be a largely inclusive way to travel.
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Flying is the hardest part of travel for plus-size passengers: Here's how to make it easier
Plus-size travelers have extra things to consider when flying, from seat width to lavatory sizes, before they even get on a plane.
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'It's a pretty common experience for me to be treated rudely by strangers': Traveling while fat
Before fat people even get to our destination, we have to figure out how we're going to get through the flying part.
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The 'walk of shame' some theme park visitors dread: 'It's like you're climbing the gallows'
Theme park rides clearly state if there are minimum height requirements, but visitors of different body sizes are often left to guess if they'll fit.
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The top 10 best beaches around the world. See which ranked No. 1.

These are the world's top 10 best beaches according to votes from more than 1,000 travel professionals as part of World's 50 Best Beaches annual list.

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The magical island of Santorini, Greece
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Photos of Boeing airplanes amid federal officials' orders to ground 737 Max 9 jetliners
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Disneyland Resort honors Mexican traditions during fall celebrations, Halloween Time
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A warm hello: The 10 most welcoming cities in 2023
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The Hula O Na Keiki competition fosters the next generation of dancers
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July 4th holiday travel booms with busy airports and crowded highways
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New glass-bottomed bridge in Vietnam offers stunning views for brave adventurers
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The world from above: Powerful aerial photos from the last week
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Need inspiration for your next adventure? Here are some waterfalls you can go chasing.

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The magical island of Santorini, Greece
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U.S. officials ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after an incident which left a gaping hole in the side of an airplane.
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Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort brings familiar characters, fun decor and culture to the parks. Halloween Time runs through October 31, 2023.
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When a destination welcomes its travelers, there's the potential to make lasting memories. These are the top 10 most welcoming world cities in 2023.
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The practice of hula is sacred but was once banned. Hula O Na Keiki is a children's hula competition that proves the art is far from dead.
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The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic.
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Vietnam opened the Long Bach bridge, a 2073-foot long glass-bottomed bridge on April 29, 2022 suspended some 490 feet above a lush, jungle-clad gorge.
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The world from above: a roundup of the most powerful aerial photos taken over the last week.
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From Zimbabwe to Venezuela and California, here are waterfalls from around the world.

Great American Vacation

Floating resorts vs yacht-like vessels: How to pick between big and small cruise ships

8 fun things to do with kids in Maui and why now is the time to visit

8 fun things to do with kids in Maui and why now is the time to visit

These 10 best hotels near the Sphere Las Vegas are real showstoppers

These 10 best hotels near the Sphere Las Vegas are real showstoppers

14 legendary filming locations you can explore in real life

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The top 10 best beaches around the world. See which ranked No. 1.

Alexa Juliana Ard

The magical island of Santorini, Greece

U.S. officials ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after an incident which left a gaping hole in the side of an airplane.

Camille Fine

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort brings familiar characters, fun decor and culture to the parks. Halloween Time runs through October 31, 2023.

Sandy Hooper

When a destination welcomes its travelers, there's the potential to make lasting memories. These are the top 10 most welcoming world cities in 2023.

The practice of hula is sacred but was once banned. Hula O Na Keiki is a children's hula competition that proves the art is far from dead.

Kathleen Wong

The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic.

Vietnam opened the Long Bach bridge, a 2073-foot long glass-bottomed bridge on April 29, 2022 suspended some 490 feet above a lush, jungle-clad gorge.

The world from above: a roundup of the most powerful aerial photos taken over the last week.

Camille Fine

From Zimbabwe to Venezuela and California, here are waterfalls from around the world.