According to Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, travelers are customizing their vacation experiences, people are using social media to document their getaways, families are traveling more together and cruise lines are introducing creative ways to entertain guests.

The Cayman Islands’ government this week approved a detailed outline of the country’s long-discussed project to create permanent cruise ship piers in Grand Cayman, and issued the report for public review.

Port Everglades and public officials welcomed Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess to the South Florida cruise port and presented Captain Tony Draper with traditional plaques and keys to Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood.