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Let Your Cares Float Away on a Cruise
If you've never cruised before, it's time you discovered the joy of a worry-free vacation.
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Cruisng today is hip again. Gourmet meals are included in the price of your cruise as well as traditional cruise perks like evening entertainment, onboard activities with the cruise director's staff, parties, fitness classes and more. But the true luxury of cruising is the ability to visit multiple locations without the hassle of packing and unpacking your luggage or running to make flight connections.
Since most cruises have at least one day at sea, cruises are a great compromise for couples who want to combine seeing new destinations with time for traditional relaxation by the pool. Popular cruise routes include the Caribbean, Bermuda , Hawaii , Mexico , Alaska , and the Mediterranean . Many upscale cruise lines also offer South American and Polynesian cruises.
A cruise ship is a floating resort with pools, spa, gym, gourmet restaurants, bars, nightclubs and more. Some of the new mega ships even have ice-skating rinks, bowling alleys, surfing simulators, and rock climbing walls.
Honeymoon and Anniversary Cruising
Many cruise lines offer Sunday and Monday departures, which is convenient if you have the standard Saturday wedding. Enjoy a gourmet dinner at a table for two, try your luck in the casino, or relax during a couples massage at the spa. Watch the sun set from your private balcony, loaf by the pool, or dance the night away to a live band. Want a special memento of your trip? Pose for a formal portrait with the ship's photographer. Shop Honeymoon Cruises from Expedia*
Family Cruising
Want both family togetherness AND alone time to reconnect as a couple? Cruises are the perfect option. While mom and dad relax, kids make friends by participating in children's programs designed just for them. Have a baby? Most cruise lines offer babysitting services. They'll even provide you with a beeper in case baby needs you…so you can enjoy a completely worry-free evening. Want an updated family portrait? You can get it taken onboard, and it will cost less than posing in a traditional studio. Shop family Cruises from Carnival and Expedia
Cruises: A Cheaper Way to See Europe
Given the currency exchange rate, cruises are one of the cheapest ways to tour Europe. With only one day in port in each city, you won't get to explore in-depth, but cruising is an ideal way to “sample” the top cities in Europe without the hassle of packing and repacking your bags as you move about. Travel Tip: to save money and time, consider a Mediterranean cruise which departs from Barcelona rather than Rome. Cruises advertised as departing from Rome actually depart from Civitavecchia which is over an hour from Rome. You'll spend at least $300 on transportation to the port from Rome, but the port in Barcelona is accessible via subway or by a $10 cab ride. Shop European Cruises from Carnival Cruise Lines and Expedia
Get Back to Nature: Alaska
Nature-lovers flock to Alaska for the breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and gorgeous glaciers. Most Alaska cruises sail from Vancouver B.C. or Seattle and pass through the Inside Passage with an additional day sailing Glacier Bay National Park. Take a helicopter or floatplane tour of glaciers and fjords. Kayak in wilderness preserves. Spot eagles, whales, bears and more on a wildlife watching tour. Cruises to Alaska sail from early May to mid-September. June, July and August have the warmest weather (around 75 degrees), but you'll find the best deals in May and September when the weather is still comfortable (around 50 degrees). Shop Alaska Cruises from CruiseDirect*
Beach Cruises
Looking for relaxation? A beach cruise to Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico or Hawaii is an ideal choice. The Caribbean is the most popular cruise location, and it's easy to see why. The beautiful beaches, duty-free shopping and warm weather make a Caribbean cruise the ideal vacation for couples and families looking for an affordable getaway. Cruises to the Caribbean and Bermuda depart from both the Northeast (New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk) and the South (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, New Orleans), so they're an ideal choice for East coasters who want to cruise close to home. If you've always wanted to visit all the Hawaiian Islands, a cruise is a great way to island hop. In addition to being an economical option, who wouldn't prefer to spend time on the beach instead of waiting in airport security lines? Shop for all Beach Cruises from CruiseDirect*
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Norwegian Cruise Line- Freestyle Cruising
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is known for Freestyle Cruising. Unlike traditional cruises, you have no set dinner seating or table. With Freestyle Cruising, you can dine where you want, when you want, and with whomever you want. You can pick from a wide-selection of restaurants- including a gourmet French bistro, Sushi and Hibachi, or a traditional steakhouse. And you can ditch the tuxedo since there's no dress code onboard. Shop Norwegian Cruise Lines through Expedia*
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