With the stresses of work, family schedules, finances and kids, most couples need the occasional break – a romantic retreat to rekindle their romance, invigorate their relationship and give them time to simply relax. If you’re looking for the perfect romantic getaway that combines worry-free planning, all-inclusive budgeting and romantic sparkle, cruise travel is a great option.
To learn about how to book the best romantic cruise for you and your loved one, keep reading for great tips on everything from what to look for in a cruise ship to how to get the best deals for your spouse.
Opt For a Cruise with an Age Limit
The last thing you want on your romantic getaway is to be surrounded by toddlers on their way to a puppet show at the children’s pool. So, book a cruise with an enforced age limit.
Most cruise lines offer cruises that restrict boarding to both individuals 25 and older or married individuals 21 and older. The bulk of these cruises are specifically targeted toward couples and will offer amenities like increased room service, couples’ massages, formal dining and couples’ activities.
If you’re unable to find a cruise with an age limit that’s right for you, most ships offer areas, including pools that are adults-only.
Stay Away From “Singles” Cruises
In contrast to couples’ cruises, some cruise lines offer cruise vacations that are specifically for single travelers or the ‘spring break’ party crowd. Unless you want to spend your romantic getaway immersed in loud dance music and terrible pick up lines, you’re going to want to stay away from these options.
Pick a Boat Size That Works For You
A larger boat may have more passengers and a less intimate “feel,” but it also allows for greater anonymity while on-board ship and a larger range of facilities. When choosing a ship, think about what’s important for you in terms of privacy and boat size.
Book for Your Interests
If you plan on actually leaving your cabin, book a cruise that appeals to your interests. If you both love wine tasting, then opt for a cruise that includes shore-side wine tours and nightly wine tasting. If you’re into adventure travel, look for something that offers scuba diving alongside rock climbing and spelunking.
Remember, for almost every interest, there’s a cruise that caters to it, so you should be able to find just about any specialty you desire.
Get the Balcony
As tempting as it may be to book an inside cabin for a discount, know that the space is small and often windowless. If this cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime romantic treat, it’s time to splurge and opt for a cabin with a romantic balcony. When you’re watching the stars go by from bed, you’ll be thankful.
How to Get Great Couples’ Deals
Booking as a couple gives you an advantage. You can often look for “companion” rates that apply to either cabin bookings or air fare to your port. Many cruise lines and some air carriers offer a companion discount for couples traveling together.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009Cruises For Kids – Fun For The Whole Family
Saturday, October 31st, 2009For a long time vacation cruises have been considered mainly for adults and couples, but the cruise lines of today are rapidly changing all of that. Today, virtually all of the major cruise lines make cruises available that would be fun and enjoyable by all in the family, including kids. They offer a little something for everyone, so there is no reason that anyone in the family would ever be bored on one of these floating vacations. Let see what cruises for kids has to offer for your family.
The cruise line activity list for kids varies from one cruise to another, but they often include fun activities like pizza parties, water slides, miniature golf, video arcades, lots of games, magic shows, sports, science projects, art classes, and a lot more. All of this is of course, in addition to the swimming pools and jacuzzis on board that kids just seem to love.
Basically, on cruises for kids there is plenty to keep them happy and involved for as long as they want to be. In fact, there are even shore excursions that are often arranged for certain age groups to help them have fun at the ports of call that the ship visits.
All of this fun can often free up parents to be able to actually enjoy their vacation time too without having to constantly come up with things to keep the kids busy and involved. That means more alone time for them in activities that appeal more to them, and each cruise line makes sure that there is plenty of adult fun to be had too.
Many cruise lines even offer both private and group babysitting as an alternative for parents whose children are at least six months old. But all of them that feature cruises with kids have age specific entertainment and programs where kids can get to know others their own age and make friends while under the constant supervision of trained professionals. And of course, parents can keep a watchful eye on their kids as often as they like to make sure that everything is going well.
So if you have tried all of the other vacation ideas or just want to experience something completely different why not consider cruises with kids that let you take your whole family with you and make sure that everyone will have plenty of fun and good times?
