Well it’s obviously that time of year again. The kids keep looking at you expectantly. Your partner has that nervous, wary look in the eye. The house is buzzing with excited chatter that seems to erupt only when you’re in the other room and tends to quiet down when your footsteps approach. There is talk of mutiny. You have heard the whispers around the dinner table when everyone thought you were out of range. Read the rest of this entry »

If eating fine food is your pleasure, a cruise vacation and dining at sea is for you!
If you get up early enough, go to bed late enough and catch the elevators on your ship just right – you can eat up to 13 times a day on board. And that does not count 24 hour complementary room service.
Fine cuisine and five star dining has always been a part of the cruise experience. On board, you’ll be treated to more options than ever before. As soon as one serving is ending, somewhere on the ship another is beginning.
Today the on board dining experience rivals almost any land based restaurant. Celebrity Cruise Lines cuisine, for example, is acclaimed by food experts, travel authorities and the most discriminating connoisseurs of all, their passengers.
Whether the succulent, broiled lobster tails and coquilles Saint Jacques served on the finest china or fresh pastas and omelets “made to order” from the buffet, an array of exotic dishes and familiar favorites are yours to enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Cruises are usually thought of as a vacation for adults, but many cruises are excellent for the whole family. Some cruises are even designed as family cruises, complete with entertainment options designed for both adults and children to enjoy together. If you are contemplating a cruise as a family vacation, be sure to check and see what sorts of children’s activities the cruise line offers before you book your cruise. In order to give you a point of reference, here are some of the most common activities for kids that you may encounter on any cruise.

Play Areas Many cruise ships have special play areas with a number of toys, games, and activities that children can enjoy. These play areas are usually staffed by individuals who have special training in youth protection and they also love working with children. This provides your kids with plenty to do, while being supervised by people trained specifically to keep them safe and entertained. Read the rest of this entry »

When thinking of planning holiday breaks or school summer
holidays, parents are often searching for something that would
be great for the entire family. The top family destinations such
as The Grand Canyon or Disney World may come to mind immediately
but when thinking outside of the box, cruising becomes a very
desirable vacation! Most parents wouldn’t think of cruises as a
prime location because in the past, cruises have been mainly
themed for adults or for college kids during their spring break.
However, there are more and more family cruises becoming
available as they become a huge trend for holiday breaks. Read the rest of this entry »