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How to See Rome on Your Own from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

With only one day in Rome, a reader asks if it is realistic to skip the cruise excursion and see the most popular sights on her own.

What to do when visiting Murano Italy, where Venetian glass is created. This island is the most popular day trip from Venice.

Cave tubing in Belize is the #1 cruise ship excursion. Get budget tips for planning your own trip and find out what to expect.

TOP ARTICLE Our essential itinerary for the best of Amsterdam in one day – canals, museums, restaurants and more.

We’ve listed the best things to do in Kotor Montenegro, from inside the walls to Kotor Bay, and more.

What can you do in Roseau, Dominica, when your husband is in meetings for a week and you don’t want to leave town without him?

What to do in one day in Burano island, known for Venetian lace and rainbow-hued houses. Real life day trip itinerary with video and photos.

If you have only one day in Dubrovnik, you can see more than just the walled city. Here are a few ideas for your next trip.

Cruisers and travelers will find that Rome’s port has attractions of its own. Discover what to see in Civitavecchia.

Don’t let its inhospitable name fool you: It’s worth spending at least one day in Split, one of Croatia’s most popular tourist destinations.

Enjoy this one day Nafplion itinerary and see the town on your own terms to avoid a cruise excursion to see a nearby site with the hordes.

To see many of its highlights with one day in port, here’s a do-it-yourself itinerary for one day in Corfu, also known as Kerkyra, Greece.

Planning a Mediterranean cruise? Here are 10 top Adriatic cruise ports you will want to visit, along the coastline between Rome and Athens.

Advice and tips for first time cruisers: choosing a cruise and itinerary, get a bargain, what to pack, and how to maximize your experience.