Thursday, September 25, 2008

Tips on Planning a Cruise Vacation

If you are seeking for a vacation filled with nothing but relaxation, relaxation and relaxation, then a vacation on a cruise ship may not be a bad idea. Well, when it comes to enjoying a relaxing vacation, I would say a vacation on a cruise would be the best as your hotel, your transportation, restaurants, nightclub and even shopping centers travel with you, plus you see multiple destinations without the pain of packing and unpacking. So, if you are going on a cruise, here are some tips and tricks that will help you enjoy a more comfortable and hassle-free vacation.

• Plan your travel in such a way that you reach the destination from where your cruise starts, a day ahead. This way even if you experience travel pitfalls like delayed flights or even worse, you don’t have to worry about missing your ship.
• Avoid the cabins close to the Laundry and the elevator, unless you don’t mind dealing with crowds waiting for the elevator or to do their laundry and sometimes it even gets very noisy.
• No doubt, you will find the shore excursions operated by locals much cheaper than cruise lines excursions, but it is always encourage that you take the cruise lines excursions or stick with those companies that the cruise line recommends.
• Pack your clothes depending on the destination. Don’t forget your passport. Do bring along a formal outfit.

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