Catch Train and more with VH1 tune cruise

VH1'S BEST MUSIC CRUISE EVER

Las Vegas may be surrendering itself to the MTV crowd for spring break this year, but VH1 is taking to the seas. The television channel's four-night "Best Cruise Ever" runs April 28-May 2 from Tampa, Fla., to Cozumel, Mexico, aboard the Carnival Inspiration. Passengers will get unlimited access to concerts by Train, Lifehouse, Colbie Caillat and Dix Hills native Ryan Star, among others. The itinerary includes a port day in Cozumel, where snorkeling and sunning on the beach are popular pastimes.

Inside cabins on the Inspiration are priced from $799 (double occupancy) plus $199 in taxes and fees.

Details at 877-379-9180 or vh1bestcruiseever.com.

FREE AIRLINE MILES

Calling all American Airlines frequent fliers -- the airline is promoting its Facebook page by offering free miles to Facebook members who "like" their AAdvantage page. Now through March 31, go to facebook.com/AAdvantage and click on "Mystery Miles." Enter your frequent-flier number and you'll randomly earn 100 to 100,000 miles.

TRAVEL APPS

Travelers heading to Austin for SXSW music festival can nab a free download of Lonely Planet's new iPhone city guide from iTunes March 9-15. The app includes maps and hundreds of picks for restaurants, attractions and activities.

Those heading overseas should check out Rick Steves' comprehensive (and free) Audio Europe app, which organizes the travel expert's vast collection of travel tips and cultural highlights in top destinations throughout Italy, France and the United Kingdom, among other countries. Of particular interest: 25 self-guided audio walking tours, which empower travelers to roam through museums, historic neighborhoods and landmarks with Steves narrating.

Audio Europe is also available on iTunes.