The Independent Traveler, Inc.

The Independent Traveler, Inc., a publisher of online travel resources and travel forums, produces three popular travel sites: Cruise Critic, Family Vacation Critic and IndependentTraveler.com. The company’s largest site, Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com) is a comprehensive cruise resource featuring cruise reviews, deals, news and advice on all aspects of planning a cruise. Cruise Critic’s popular online forum hosts the world's largest cruise community where travelers share their passion for cruising and connect with other cruisers. Family Vacation Critic (www.familyvacationcritic.com), is dedicated to helping parents to plan the best family vacations by providing reviews of family-friendly hotels, resorts, destinations and attractions. The site also features vacation ideas, family travel deals, advice for traveling with kids, and an online forum for family travelers. The Independent Traveler, launched in 1990 as the first travel forum on AOL, was created as a place for travelers from all over the world to share travel experiences and advice. Today the company's first site, IndependentTraveler.com, continues to provide inspiring travel ideas, practical travel advice, travel deals and trip reviews written by travelers.