Posted by young traveller on 03/14/08 in Travel and Leisure
While today you can see Egypt by air or by road, there is really no better way to see it than by boat! Nile river cruises are the hands-down best way to see this beautiful ancient land. When you board a ship that will sail up the Nile, you will realize why many people refuse to see Egypt any other way.
Posted by young traveller on 03/13/08 in Travel and Leisure
Think of a cruise and you’ll probably think of the open waves and enjoying the many benefits of a cruise ship while surrounded by nothing more than ocean on all sides. But a cruise does not always set sail on an ocean. Some of the best cruises the world has to offer are actually river cruises, and what they might lack in distance travelled they certainly make up for in sights to see.
Are River Cruises Shorter Than Normal Cruises?
Posted by young traveller on 03/9/08 in Travel and Leisure
While today you can see Egypt by air or by road, there is really no better way to see it than by boat! Nile river cruises are the hands-down best way to see this beautiful ancient land. When you board a ship that will sail up the Nile, you will realize why many people refuse to see Egypt any other way.
Posted by young traveller on 03/9/08 in Travel and Leisure
Cruise is a relaxing word. You imagine deck chairs, ocean breezes - and no responsibilities. The word lets your thoughts drift at sea - unless you’re my husband.
John feels confined on ships, he feels confined in the tuxedo he’s expected to wear to formal dinners on board and he can’t be conned into feeling fine about it.
When in doubt - or you can’t get your way - compromise. We compromised by sailing on a small ship - eighty passengers, casual dress and one seating for meals with a set menu.
Posted by young traveller on 03/9/08 in Travel and Leisure
A luxury cruise vacation was once the sole preserve of the rich and the famous so a cruise budget was the last thing to consider. You really did used to have to be very wealthy to say bon voyage and sail of on a magical cruise vacation. For the poorer people there was an underclass of cabin down below but the two classes would hardly ever meet on board.
Posted by young traveller on 03/7/08 in Travel and Leisure
Timeshares are costly and very limiting. There are large up front costs and ongoing fees, which can be as much as $400 or $500 a month. Generally, timeshares can be used only once a year, some only every two years, and you can’t always get them when you want them. Most people don’t want to travel to the same place year after year. Because there are so many interesting and exciting destinations around the world, it makes absolutely no sense to invest your money in one destination. You can exchange your timeshare for another location, but this can be extremely difficult. Fortunately there is an exciting alternative that will save you thousands of dollars in the long term.
Posted by young traveller on 03/4/08 in Travel and Leisure
Cruise vacation deals are all the rage right now. You only have to look in your Sunday supplement to find pages of these deals. Maybe now is the time for you to take the plunge and get the cruise vacation deal of your lifetime!
Here are five great reasons that the cruise vacation deal you decide upon might not be quite so extravagant after all.
In fact it might even save you more money than you might believe…
Posted by young traveller on 03/3/08 in Travel and Leisure
Think of a cruise and you’ll probably think of the open waves and enjoying the many benefits of a cruise ship while surrounded by nothing more than ocean on all sides. But a cruise does not always set sail on an ocean. Some of the best cruises the world has to offer are actually river cruises, and what they might lack in distance travelled they certainly make up for in sights to see.
Are River Cruises Shorter Than Normal Cruises?
Posted by young traveller on 02/27/08 in Travel and Leisure
Great for all kinds of people, Hawaiian cruises are the dream come true for many - so what is it about these vacations?
What’s So Special About Cruises Then
Cruises are one of the top vacations of choice for many people, for a multitude of reasons.
Being on the ocean is one of the best ways to unwind and relax, whilst also offering great opportunities to dress up and ‘go posh’ and amaze yourselves! With loads of top quality entertainment, a cuisine choice unsurpassable so close at hand and the gently lull of the waves - what’s not to relax about?
Posted by young traveller on 02/24/08 in Travel and Leisure
Don’t know what it is about going on a cruise that compels some to pack like they were joining a one year expedition to Siberia. But they typically pack twice as much as they need. Showing they are painfully unaware of what to wear on a cruise.
Naturally it helps if you know what to expect. And if you’ve spent time on a cruise ship previously you should be better prepared than someone leaving the dock for the first time. Since from experience you’re aware of what to wear on a cruise. Or at least should know what goes and what doesn’t.
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