Was a True Crime Cruise Worth It?

Plus, 99 hacks to support your budget (and travel).

For my 15th birthday, I hosted a ‘20s themed murder mystery party. Friends arrived in flapper dresses, tailored suits, and suspenders, while the “killer” donned a pair of elbow-high gloves—the clue that would eventually give them away. I meticulously planned for weeks, finding deep joy in watching friends solve the case.

Nearly a decade later, Serial pre…