Author: Nathan Diller, USA TODAY

Following the end of the CDC’s COVID-19 cruise ship program, cruise lines are changing their protocols.

While monkeypox cases are spreading, one health expert said travelers need not be concerned.

The seven-day “Game of Thrones” voyage will sail along the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, beginning and ending in the city of Split on the Adriatic Sea.

Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day will return in September, giving guests free access to museums, zoos and cultural centers all over the country.

Cruises are popular with swingers. Some meet up on regular sailings, while specialty cruises cater to those in the lifestyle.

The agency announced the change on Monday.

Royal Caribbean Group received approval to acquire a Crystal Cruises ship and will protect the deposits of customers who had bookings.

Airlines are required to compensate passengers for delayed or lost bags.

Those looking to take advantage of cruise sailing deals should book now, said one travel agent.

While occupancy is bouncing back, guest satisfaction is down, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study.