A highlight of my first cruise took place on land. During a stop in Plymouth, England, on a Holland America Line sailing, I walked to the Plymouth Gin Distillery. The hourlong outing included an ...

Travelers can pick their excursion on 80% of Globus tours in North America and Europe. The company expanded excursion choice after seeing an uptick of travelers who want a say in their itinerary.

For most people, the first consideration in choosing a cruise is "where is it going?" There are now more than 500 different ports of call worldwide, and when the ship arrives most cruisers want to see ...