These are the times when it seems as if you hold the fate of the world in your hands. So what will it be? How can you possibly choose between tropical beaches and Mickey Mouse? Last year was a disaster and you know that you only have one more year to redeem yourself before the decision making is taken out of your hands forever. You can feel the weight of defeat pressing down on your shoulders. How can you possibly please everyone? Someone is bound to rebel; there’s just no way around it.

Where in the world are you going to take your family on vacation? The choices are obvious. The kids want to go to Disney Land, and your partner is not opposed. There are golf courses nearby, right? You would really love to lounge on a brilliant, white tropical beach, cool drink in hand. Maybe tour ancient ruins and see a little bit of the world. There is always Vegas and the strip. And you have been talking about a casino vacation for quite sometime. The options are endless, but you can’t possibly book the vacation of everyone’s dreams on your budget and during your timeframe; can you?

Actually there is a way that you can do everything on your family’s vacation wish list without breaking the bank and taking the next six months off of work. The answer lies in a floating hotel paradise, otherwise called a cruise ship.

If you book a cruise vacation with a popular cruise line such as Princess Cruise Lines, you will be able to squeeze a whole lot of vacation into a small time frame. And there’s no repacking and traveling from destination to destination as is required in many multi-faceted vacations. All you have to do is board, unpack, and let the vacation of a lifetime unfurl before your very eyes.

One of the main reasons that people decide to spend their vacation this way is that they can do so much in a small time amount of time. On just one, one-week trip, it is possible to enjoy fine dining and entertainment nightly, try your luck at casino gambling, lie on the beach for hours, tour great ancient ruins, golf on world-famous greens, shop in the open markets of the world, and give the kids an amazing vacation that will blow the amusement park right out of the water.

In addition to all of this, you never have to unpack. Your luxurious, floating palace will provide you with all of the amenities of a five-star hotel plus some. There will be several restaurants to choose from, (Plus 24 hour room service!) and on-board activities that will keep you entertained and make you wish that you never had to leave the ship. But you will be able to leave the ship if you choose, and believe me, you’ll want to. The shore excursions offer you fabulous adventures at exotic locales.

Maybe, just maybe, you will be able to rouse yourself from sunning on the decks just long enough to dip your toes into the sapphire waters of the Caribbean. Or you might trade an afternoon of on-board spa treatments for a breathtaking, underwater view of a nearby coral reef. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it?

Cruises are also very affordable if you book in advance and know where to look for great deals. Granted, the price tag per head might seem a little hefty at first. But after you take into consideration the cost of flying to the numerous locations that your cruise will visit, hotel accommodations once you get there, money for food and entertainment, and added costs for each activity that you do, a cruise is a great deal.

When you book a cruise for the family, the only cost that you pay is the price of the cruise ticket. Meals and entertainment are included as well as many amenities aboard ship. In many cases, the cost of the cruise also includes excursions and scheduled activities at exotic ports. The truth of the matter is this: If you paid for each individual item that is included in a cruise package, you would have to cancel your next five vacations to pay for it.

Regardless of the latest media frenzy, cruises are also extremely safe. Sadly, many hot tourist locations all over the world are home to ruthless thieves that are just waiting to prey on an unsuspecting traveler. A cruise ship can shelter you from crime by providing you with a safe haven and vehicle of travel while at the same time providing you with a support group to travel with while docked. As you can imagine, touring the local markets with a large group of people is much safer than going it alone.

So why take a cruise? Because there is no other vacation that can encompass so many different activities and please the whole family like a voyage with Princess Cruise Lines can. It’s inexpensive and it is safe. So, if you want to book a dream vacation that will please the whole family, maybe you should think about taking a cruise this year. I can hear the warm, pristine beaches calling, can you? Oh, and I think I saw a martini at the bar with your name on it.

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In reality, most couples don’t get married at sea, or on the
actual cruise ship. In order to do this, you need to find a
cruise line that has a wedding department and someone (often the
captain) to perform a legal ceremony. Not all captains have the
legal right to marry couples, so check this ahead of time if
your heart is set on an ocean bound ceremony.

For most couples, getting married just before you leave the
port or at another port of call along the way is a great
compromise that can be done on any cruise line. There are a few
things you’ll need to put in place ahead of time . . . often the
cruise line will help you out with this. For example, you will
need to decide where you will have the wedding ceremony
performed, since most cruises have more than one stop.

In order to get married in a foreign port of call, you will
need to have the right paperwork. Some states actually allow you
to use their marriage license abroad, so make sure you check
this ahead of time. Otherwise, you will need to find out what
paperwork is required for the port of your choice. This will be
reviewed upon arrival in the port, even if you plan to marry
aboard the ship.

Other options for cruise ship marriages include tying the knot
on the beach or at a local church. This will require additional
arrangements, but if you really want a wedding to remember, it
can really be worth the extra effort. Getting married in a
foreign country may require other specifics like placing a
notice in the local newspaper, before you are allowed to have a
formal ceremony. This can take time, so make sure you are aware
of all regulations and requirements ahead of time and if you
won’t be able to complete them in time, pick another location
for your cruise wedding.

One thing is for sure, you can’t just throw together a last
minute cruise ship wedding. You will need time to plan it,
particularly if you want to invite friends and family, since the
paperwork doesn’t happen overnight. Different countries have
different rules as to who can be married and what is required.
Also, keep in mind that if you are married aboard a cruise ship,
your wedding license may be issued by the ship’s mother country
of origin or registration, which is usually outside the US. You
will want to ensure that this is acceptable in your home
country, otherwise it will be necessary to conduct another
wedding once you return.

Having your wedding on a cruise can be a wonderful experience,
if you have prepared correctly. Enjoy a romantic wedding aboard
the ship or on a beach and then continue with your honeymoon . .
. that part is already taken care of! Just remember that you
need to take time to plan everything out, just like with any
other wedding arrangements. Set it up ahead of time and enjoy!

One of the biggest differences in family cruises is that there
is always something planned for the family, or children to do
that the family has the option of participating in. This allows
the family to spend time together but not get bored with no
activities planned. Even when you are not actively
participating, family cruises have many things to offer. They
almost always have a pool that is filled with kid-toys and is
very kid-friendly. They also have many other activities
including a game room, an arcade room, a media room, and other
activities for the kids.

All of the activity onboard the cruise will also allow parents
the time to enjoy each other and the cruise without their
children. The activities are always supervised and parents will
be able to roam around the ship, play a hand at cards in one of
the casinos, or enjoy a romantic date night in one of the
wonderful restaurants onboard! Meet back up with the rest of the
family to enjoy a wonderful game of bowling or skating!

If you are thinking about taking a cruise for your school
summer holidays, there are many to choose from but you must know
what to look for when you are comparing cruise companies. Be
sure to ask if it is a family cruise. The last thing you want on
your family vacation is ending up on the same cruise as rowdy
college kids away on their Spring Break! Ask what type of
activities they have planned for the children, and for the
adults, while staying on the ship. They should be able to name
four activities each for both children and adults to ensure that
your child, and yourselves will get bored while on the cruise.

Also ask how many activities will be planned on-shore. Most
often cruise ships won’t remain on the open sea the entire time
that they are away for. Cruising into ports and touring
different cities can add a lot to the quality of trip you end up
with. It can also be a great learning opportunity for everybody.
How many stops you will want to make depends on the length of
your trip so keep this in mind when booking your holiday breaks.

Also ask if the travel agency offers any package deals. Often
groups such as families will qualify for a group discount, or a
family discount. If the agency doesn’t provide any, find another
agency that will. Not only are family packages very convenient
but they are often an all-inclusive deal. This means that you
pay the money before you go and then you’re not left worrying
about change while aboard the cruise!