RSSSep|12|2007
Crystal Cruises
Posted by Noemi as Cruises, Family, Features, Transport
Another very popular name in the world of cruises is Crystal Cruises. They have actually been voted as the World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line for 12 years in a row! This award is given out by Travel + Leisure Magazine which asks its subscribers to vote for their cruise line of choice. That in itself should be a testament to the quality you will be getting with Crystal Cruises.
Of course, quality tends to come at a high price, doesn’t it? Well, if you compare their fees to other cruise lines, the difference is not that big really. Plus, if you avail of their promos, you might actually end up saving more.
For this year, it is not too late to go cruising with Crystal Cruises. They actually have a couple of specials going on for families. You can choose from the …
Sep|10|2007
Royal Caribbean Cruise
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Carribbean, Cruises, Transport
One of the major cruise companies in the United States, Royal Caribbean International has a good program for children in their family cruises. Realizing that the market for family cruises has grown considerably over the years – and is continuing to grow, actually – this cruise line offers quite an extensive array of activities for families with children.
Onboard, you can be sure that you and your children will have plenty of things to do without them asking every minute “Are we there yet?” They have ice-skating, karaoke, talent shows, bingo tournaments, and a family disco. Of course they have pools – some of which have special features such as the FlowRider, which is a wave simulator. If you are a golfing family, you can even play golf onboard. Rock climbing is also available. Of course, the availability of specific …
Sep|07|2007
More Tips For a Family Cruise
Posted by Noemi as Cruises, Family, Tips, Transport
Though there are quite a number of choices when it comes to cruise lines, you have to realize that not all of them are equal when it comes to family travel. That is why I provided the list of questions that you can ask in a previous post. Here are some more considerations that you may want to go through if you are planning a family cruise.
Look for newer ships
This does not mean that older ships are not seaworthy or anything like that. It is simply the fact that newer ships are bigger and more likely have been designed with families and children in mind.
Look for family-friendly stateroom options
What does this mean? Ask for discounted prices for second cabins and children’s rates. If you can afford it, look for a room with a veranda or at least a space which you and your partner can …
May|23|2007
Best Cruises For Families
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Cruises, Family
Just recently, I wrote about the advantages of going on a cruise for a family vacation. While there are a lot of cruise lines with different destinations to choose from, not all cruise lines are family-friendly. Some, especially the “luxury” cruises, actually discourage kids in favor of the adult’s convenience. To make it easier to search for the best cruise for you, let me give you five cruise lines that are geared towards family.
Before I start, just a quick run-through of the features that define these cruises as “family cruises”. First all of these cruise lines offer age-specific programs that divide kids into age ranges. This is a plus, especially for parents of teens, who only want to hang-out with kids their own age. Some of these programs are supervised by crew members who usually have education degrees, so parents …
May|20|2007
Cruise Happy
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Cruises, Family, Travelogger
It happens every time. You’ve saved up for your vacation. Dreamed about it. But you find yourself getting more stressed just planning your vacation. Everybody’s idea of a perfect vacation are different. Your 6-year old wants to spend her whole summer on the water. Your teenage son only seems to detach himself from his computer if it involves a radical sport. Your teenage daughter’s idea of heaven is living at the mall. And dad wants to make sure all of his kids imbibe some culture this-time-I-mean-it! What do you do with the baby? Where do you take grandma & grandpa? Mommy just wants a day-off from all of them, hopefully while getting a full body scrub.
Sounds impossible? While there are some destinations, like Hawaii, that seems to fit the bill, the problem becomes how to schedule …
Mar|08|2007
Discovering the World through Tours
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Around The World, Cruises, Education, Getaways, Historical, Nature, News, People, Travelogger, Trends
The best way to discover the hidden treasures and beauties that each country is known for is to actually go there first hand. There will be the suitable and famous places such as the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pyramids and Niagara Falls. Most would be seen on the big screen of as reviewed by actual tourists themselves in magazines and tabloids.
But for an adventure to feel accomplished, being there and actually seeing them right in front of them is still something that any tourist who can spare time will surely venture out too. Not all people are blessed with time and the money to go on such tours but if there is one thing to be expected from it, it is that of getting the monetary investment worth the trip. There will be souvenirs available from …
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Feb|22|2007
Traveling for Romance in Hawaii
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Backpacking & Budget, Carribbean, Cruises, Family, Getaways, Islands, Luxurious, People, Resorts, Romantic, Spa, Tips, Trends, United States
Honeymoons and sudden plans to get away from it all is what couples would usually consider. Couples would look at beaches, exotic places or simple but wonderfully natured surroundings rich in heritage and treasure as among their probable stopovers. One such stop would be that of the islands of Hawaii, a known tourist vacation spot that captivates most people looking for leisure and pleasure rolled into one.
Hawaii has a lot to offer. Aside from the usual luau, wonderful sunny beaches and natural habitats, the setting is perfect for couples who put premium in their romantic getaways. With a lot of accommodations and tour packages aimed at pleasing the various demands that couples would look forward to, the island of Hawaii will surely comply with their various demands.
Parks, beaches, hotels and other recreational areas that aim to …
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Feb|10|2007
Embarking on a Luxury Cruise
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Around The World, Asia, Carribbean, Cruises, Europe, Getaways, Islands, Luxurious, United States
Testing out your sea legs and going around the world on a luxury cruise liner should be something worth the time and money for people who value timeout from their usual routine way of living. Going around the world in regions such as Asia, Europe and America can provide the necessary break and recovery towards an appealing tour of the areas chosen. It is no secret that burn outs and a change of scenery in any aspect will always be something to look forward to.
Cruise ships alone can make a difference. The ambiance and experience will surely be something to behold. The world sceneries and places have so much to offer and only the fortunate can really have such opportunities. Embarking alone on the cruise ship is a difference. People can do so much in a luxury cruise that can be …
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Feb|06|2007
The Demand for Quality Caribbean Tours
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Around The World, Carribbean, Cruises, Getaways, Romantic
The word Caribbean is synonymous to tour vacation at its best. The Caribbean attaches itself with various activities such as that of snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming or simple cruises. Exploring the open sea with the sea creatures like sea turtles and the different types of fish species all the more entices people to make it a habit and a must to avail of Caribbean tours once time permits and budget allows.
Cruise tours have become fairly associated with the Caribbean as well. Traveling by sea with various activities in store is what people, particularly couples, would fall for. While going on Caribbean tours has become a level of quality in the world of world tours, such can be attributed to the fact that feedbacks and the expectations have become fairly high and increasing.
Promotional and information campaigns with regards to what …
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Jan|28|2007
Tahoe Activities and Recreation
Posted by Zahir as Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Cruises, Events, Food and Drink, Getaways, Islands, Nature, Romantic
Lake Tahoe is known for being surrounded by magically placed lakes and mountain views to provide the utmost glamour that tourists and town folks would enjoy in Reno, Tahoe. Known to be one of the top tourists destination spots, the other things to do in Lake Tahoe range from the usual boat ride, water skiing and also that of sight-seeing adventures.
Lake Tahoe is a good place for lovers and romantic people. Using the scenery and the crystal lake like waters is a good setting of ambiance that would make the normal person consider it as a dream place to bring their special someone. Propositions and other romantic partners will surely love the setting. Lake Tahoe houses a lot of them; especially in peak seasons of the year where people would rent canoes and join cruise holidays to savor the sweet …
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