On a cruise, get over the mistaken notion you're on Noah's Ark, where people are already paired two by two. Cruising offers unparalleled opportunities for singles — as well as couples and families — to find friends and make new travel companions.

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It's easy to lose your stuff when you're traveling. Perhaps the most legendary story of loss is that of celebrated musician Yo-Yo Ma, who left a $2.5 million cello in the trunk of a New York City taxicab (In case you're curious, he got it back four hours later). Unfortunately, when it comes to lost baggage and belongings, the outcomes aren't always happily ever after. Here are 10 simple tips on how to avoid lost baggage when you travel and how to increase the odds of retrieving it if you do:

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When you check into a hotel and hear the melodic words, "We've upgraded your room," it's natural to feel like you've struck pay dirt. Being assigned to a room with an ocean view or to an exceptionally spacious suite is a perk that can make any trip even more enjoyable. Life Goes Strong asked some industry experts and veteran travelers for advice on how to enhance the odds of snagging a coveted hotel room upgrade. Here are their tips:

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As secular Jews, we never missed a Passover celebration when our two sets of parents were alive. But one of the perils of becoming adult orphans is that along with the loss of caregiving responsibilities, your newfound freedom makes it easy to lose sight of the traditions handed down by generations.

In the excitement of scheduling our 10-day Mediterranean cruise, we didn't even realize this would be our first Passover at sea - away from terra firma, family, and friends.

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