The Different Kinds Of Cruise Vacations

When choosing a cruise, and cruise line, there are many factors to keep in mind, especially if this is your first time. Before making any selections, be sure you know how much time you have available, the general area, or region, you want to cruise, what your budget is and, if needed, have your passport ready to go. If you have not tried to get a passport since 9/11, this may be the most time-consuming part of all, and I suggest starting that now.

Posted on March 12, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Best Cruise Lines

ROYAL CARIBBEAN LINE is a perfect choice for the average first-time cruiser because it attracts the middle-class passenger regarding their age, education, culture interests, and bank accounts. Passengers are young but they don’t party to an excessive degree - there are children, but not an overwhelming number, activities are many and varied. Royal Caribbean offers a huge number of sailings, including cruises to Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, Europe.

Posted on March 3, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Leave The Steamer Trunk At Home When You Cruise!

There are really no ‘dress codes’ on cruise ships but more like guidelines to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this writer is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula which is take the number of cruise days and multiply by 5. How else could one possibly pack 35 pairs of shoes for a one week voyage?

But seriously, less is often more on a cruise. The style of ship you have selected usually dictates the way that passengers dress. The shorter and less expensive cruises skew toward very casual and the longer cruises on luxury ships tend to be more formal.

Posted on February 22, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Baby Boomers Discover Cruises

Are Baby Boomers that much different from other cruise passengers? According to many cruise line executives this one group of guests has probably created more changes in cruise ship programming than any other travelers since Noah’s Ark. The same group that made cell phones, BMW’s and flat screen TV’s a cultural phenomena is having a strong impact of how cruise lines go to market.

At a recent industry conference sponsored by Cruise Lines International Association, Marketing Chairman Dan Hanrahan (who is also president of Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises) pointed out that the lifestyle and interests of baby boomers has led to some unique new experiences on board for all passengers.

Posted on February 20, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Best Cruise Lines

ROYAL CARIBBEAN LINE is a perfect choice for the average first-time cruiser because it attracts the middle-class passenger regarding their age, education, culture interests, and bank accounts. Passengers are young but they don’t party to an excessive degree - there are children, but not an overwhelming number, activities are many and varied. Royal Caribbean offers a huge number of sailings, including cruises to Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, Europe.

Posted on February 18, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Baby Boomers Discover Cruises

Are Baby Boomers that much different from other cruise passengers? According to many cruise line executives this one group of guests has probably created more changes in cruise ship programming than any other travelers since Noah’s Ark. The same group that made cell phones, BMW’s and flat screen TV’s a cultural phenomena is having a strong impact of how cruise lines go to market.

At a recent industry conference sponsored by Cruise Lines International Association, Marketing Chairman Dan Hanrahan (who is also president of Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises) pointed out that the lifestyle and interests of baby boomers has led to some unique new experiences on board for all passengers.

Posted on February 13, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

European Cruise Vacations Advice And Ideas

Discover a New World of Cruising With European River Cruises

For those who have cruised to every tropical island, the Panama Canal, and even Alaska, should take heart that there are places that are available to cruise that are new and exciting. You can find new treasures when you decide to try European river cruises.

If you love cruises and feel that you have experienced everything that the cruise lines have to offer, you can think again. European river cruises are a great way to have a holiday during the off seasons for tropical cruises, where you can discover the history and charm that abound on European river cruises.

Posted on February 9, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

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