Few things are as hands-off as a holiday on a cruise ship. It's a time when you leave your troubles and worries at home, and kick back in the middle of the ocean with a cocktail in your hand.

tables set in the buffet dining room on a cruise ship - Solarisys/Shutterstock One of the most exciting parts of taking a cruise is the food. Since cruises are generally all-inclusive, you can enjoy ...

The now common phrase dates back to a 19th century ship captain whose American flag traveled the world Al Messerschmidt/Getty The American flag got its nickname "Old Glory" from 19th-century sea ...