Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

First novel by Christene "Cookie" Meyers. "Lilian's Last Dance"

More than five decades after Little Big Man transformed the Western movie genre, Christine "Cookie" Myers returned to celebrate the film's enduring legacy. As a 20-year-old cast member during production and a featured speaker at the Little Big Man Symposium, she shared behind-the-scenes memories of one of Montana's most influential films.

If you think cruising means giant ships, thousands of passengers and international ports, American Cruise Lines offers another way to travel. Its small ships and riverboats explore America's rivers, coastlines and waterways, bringing travelers closer to historic towns, beautiful scenery, local culture and some of the country's most memorable destinations.

Make your journey fun, safe and smooth sailing when you're traveling with four-footed pals

Not every cruise is right for every traveler. From large resort-style ships to intimate luxury vessels, choosing the right cruise line can make the difference between a good vacation and an unforgettable one. Here's how to decide which cruise line, ship, and itinerary best fits the way you like to travel.

THE SUMMER of 1968 was a memorable one for this reporter. I was not yet 20, but that year I fell in love with my writing professor, traveled to Europe with a girlfriend, covered the Miss America pageant, joined a women's rights protest, interviewed Playboy Bunnies and danced with Diane Keaton on the stage of "Hair."