For most of us the opportunity to take a "vacation" comes once a year or even twice. You pack your family and the dog into Ye Olde Faithful and do the routine run to Des Moines or Wichita or Whatever! The destinations may differ from year to year, but the "vacation" comes with the standard features: motels all booked up, Junior realizes he wanted to go to summer camp after all, Baby's got the runs, and Suzie is crying over her first pimple! But sometimes, grudgingly rare sometimes, you want something special, really special. You got the directorship over Bill Grady, or maybe Helena has come back to you. Whatever the reason, you don't want to take a "vacation". You want a vacation, the genuine article, the real thing! OK, this is when you listen to that little voice in your head whispering with all the force of a Chinese-made 2 billion watt PMPO handheld MP3 player: "Cruise! Cruise!" You decide it can't be Tom, so you book yourself and the family (Ruff can stay with Mrs. Doherty) onto a fabulous magical vacation aboard the cruise ship "Mirabile Dictu". You don't know what it means but you also know that the father-in-law won't either!
The fare is all-inclusive and you don't have to pay any other vacation-related charge while on board. There are two reasonable exceptions: the drinks you consume on board and extra excursions that you make when the ship docks at a port. Apart from these two exceptions, all your meals, entertainment and many other activities all come in the price of the ticket. This is a big relief for many tourists who don't like unexpected expenses while vacationing.
Cruise ship operators are actually large scale event managers. The whole cruise is a single extended theme-based event. Maybe it is a "Rockin' Roller" cruise where modern music is the main attraction. Or it could be a "Balmy Bonhomie" cruise meant for families, alumni groups, and groups belonging to particular social clubs. The whole cruise is 'dressed up' in the theme from the attendants, the entertainment shows, the activities, to the ship itself. You quickly slip into the mood of the theme and the enjoyment begins!
Depending on the cruise ship and the vacation plan you choose, you have many ways to relax or enjoy yourself. If it's relaxation you want, then you can slip into a pool, or sit by the pool, or drape yourself over a deckchair. There are activities galore on board the cruise liner, designed for every type of passenger. You won't miss anything that you get on land, except the smog, the noise, and the traffic! You want a massage? There's an excellent spa with a professionally trained masseur in attendance. A beauty salon is available if you wish to have a facial or have your hair done. Round-the-clock restaurants are there whenever you feel peckish. Evening entertainment in the form of musicals and theatricals are provided with big stars as an attraction.
One of the big hassles of vacationing is the problem of catering for very young children (bless them!). Anyway, on a cruise ship you will find babysitting services, special camps, teen clubs for your children to amuse themselves safely, under supervision while you and your spouse and the older children find your own form of entertainment. It's an ideal situation!
Let's talk money. You'll be pleasantly surprised that contrary to general opinion, these cruises do not require you to have an oil well in Texas to afford one! The cruise operators design the whole cruise in a very professional manner, taking the advice of financial and business experts. So they have "packages" or "plans" which are designed to suit every budget. The packages vary in two different aspects: tour duration, and accommodation. A three-day cruise will be appreciably cheaper than a fortnighter. Similarly, an interior room will be less expensive than a stateroom. Just to put things in perspective, a 'small' room on one of these cruise ships is as large as a large hotel room, so you're not exactly going to get cramps in that 'small' room!
So whether it's just the two of you, or whether it's the whole family, a cruise on a luxury cruise liner is going to be an experience that will last you a lifetime! So come on! Put your name down for the "Hawaiian Holiday" cruise and you'll come back wearing a smile and a lei!
The fare is all-inclusive and you don't have to pay any other vacation-related charge while on board. There are two reasonable exceptions: the drinks you consume on board and extra excursions that you make when the ship docks at a port. Apart from these two exceptions, all your meals, entertainment and many other activities all come in the price of the ticket. This is a big relief for many tourists who don't like unexpected expenses while vacationing.
Cruise ship operators are actually large scale event managers. The whole cruise is a single extended theme-based event. Maybe it is a "Rockin' Roller" cruise where modern music is the main attraction. Or it could be a "Balmy Bonhomie" cruise meant for families, alumni groups, and groups belonging to particular social clubs. The whole cruise is 'dressed up' in the theme from the attendants, the entertainment shows, the activities, to the ship itself. You quickly slip into the mood of the theme and the enjoyment begins!
Depending on the cruise ship and the vacation plan you choose, you have many ways to relax or enjoy yourself. If it's relaxation you want, then you can slip into a pool, or sit by the pool, or drape yourself over a deckchair. There are activities galore on board the cruise liner, designed for every type of passenger. You won't miss anything that you get on land, except the smog, the noise, and the traffic! You want a massage? There's an excellent spa with a professionally trained masseur in attendance. A beauty salon is available if you wish to have a facial or have your hair done. Round-the-clock restaurants are there whenever you feel peckish. Evening entertainment in the form of musicals and theatricals are provided with big stars as an attraction.
One of the big hassles of vacationing is the problem of catering for very young children (bless them!). Anyway, on a cruise ship you will find babysitting services, special camps, teen clubs for your children to amuse themselves safely, under supervision while you and your spouse and the older children find your own form of entertainment. It's an ideal situation!
Let's talk money. You'll be pleasantly surprised that contrary to general opinion, these cruises do not require you to have an oil well in Texas to afford one! The cruise operators design the whole cruise in a very professional manner, taking the advice of financial and business experts. So they have "packages" or "plans" which are designed to suit every budget. The packages vary in two different aspects: tour duration, and accommodation. A three-day cruise will be appreciably cheaper than a fortnighter. Similarly, an interior room will be less expensive than a stateroom. Just to put things in perspective, a 'small' room on one of these cruise ships is as large as a large hotel room, so you're not exactly going to get cramps in that 'small' room!
So whether it's just the two of you, or whether it's the whole family, a cruise on a luxury cruise liner is going to be an experience that will last you a lifetime! So come on! Put your name down for the "Hawaiian Holiday" cruise and you'll come back wearing a smile and a lei!
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For a trip the entire family will love you need to consider a Disney cruise vacation. Or if you want something a little more scenic, Alaska cruise excursions might just be what you want. Go to www.Discount-Cruise-Deals.com for a look at all your cruise options.
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