I took a 7-day cruise with carry-on luggage and a backpack. See everything on my packing list and how I organized it all.

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Business Insider's reporter shares her packing list for a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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We paid $9,000 for the cheapest room on an ultra-luxury Caribbean cruise. See inside our ship and 302-square-foot suite.

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When planning a multigenerational trip to the Caribbean during the busy holiday season, our family settled on an ultra-luxury cruise.

David Morris

My first trip to Puerto Rico with my kids was great — but it could've been even better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes

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My family had a great trip to Puerto Rico despite making a few simple planning and budgeting mistakes.

Jamie Davis Smith

The US is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit after a lethal strike on a boat it says was smuggling drugs

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A screenshot from a video of a US strike on a vessel.
The US killed six men when it fired at the vessel off the coast of Venezuela on October 14, 2025.

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'Our 6-day honeymoon turned into a 14-day trip': A week after Venezuela strikes caused travel chaos, some vacationers are still stranded

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Meghan Lescinskas and her husband
Meghan Lescinskas and her husband

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My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

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Author David Morris smiling next to plane
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

David Morris

Is it safe to travel to the Caribbean right now? Everything you need to know, according to the US State Department

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Boats in the waters of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
The Caribbean offers hundreds of tourist destinations across its many islands and coasts.

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Maps show the scale of the Caribbean air travel chaos — and how airlines are adding extra flights to rescue passengers

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American Airlines added 43 extra flights, including some on a Boeing 777-300, the largest plane in its fleet.

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Thousands of travelers stranded as US strikes on Venezuela push airlines out of Caribbean airspace

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An aerial view of the eastern shore of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico has put incentives in place to attract mainland Americans and other foreigners to stay long-term.

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I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

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Mariette, wearing a red dress and sunglasses, walks along a pier on a cloudy day. The ocean is a beautiful turquoise color.
After visiting 20 Caribbean islands, I've observed some common mistakes from first-time visitors.

Mariette Williams

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