Honeymooning on a Cruise Ship
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Each year, thousands of couples make the decision to get married. If you are planning on becoming one of those individuals, then it is likely that you and your new spouse will plan a honeymoon. When it comes to selecting a honeymoon destination, you have a number of options to choose from.
Honeymoons are often thought of as vacations. In a way, the only difference between a family vacation and a honeymoon is romance and the lack of children. Honeymoons are supposed to a fun, exciting, memorable, but private time. Instead of vacationing with the whole family, a honeymoon often only involves the bride and groom.
Recommendations to Remain Healthy on a Cruise Line
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Along with the glamor and fun associated with cruise travel comes a real need to be aware of your personal health and safety. If you’re concerned about health and safety issues on board a cruise ship, keep reading for great tips on how to stay well during your next cruise vacation.
1. Check a Boat’s Report Card
The Vessel Sanitation Program operates through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their job is to inspect ships regularly. They look for cleanliness issues, food storage facilities, food preparation methods, water sanitation, hygiene, pest control and a ship’s disease prevention methods.
After the Vessel Sanitation Program inspects a ship, they issue a report card. That report card is then made available on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention web site. So, before you book your next cruise, research and read your proposed ship’s report card and check their score.
2. Visit Your Doctor Before You Depart
Make an appointment with your family doctor at least a few weeks before you’re scheduled to depart. Be sure you have all necessary vaccinations that will be required, an extra supply of your medication and, if you have specific health problems, a copy of your medical chart.
For cruise vacationers who need a yellow fever vaccination, you may want to plan farther in advance to book a vaccination at a local public health or travel clinic.
3. Be Diligent About Germs
Remember that a cruise ship is an enclosed space holding a lot of people. Germs and disease can spread quickly on board a ship, so take precautions like always keep your shoes or a pair of flip-flops on at all times, use hand sanitizer regularly (carry some in your pocket) and wash your hands often.
4. Watch What You Eat and Drink
Cruise ships are typically safe for water and food, but if you’re planning on any shore excursions, only drink bottled water and try to only eat at reputable and “safe” restaurants. You don’t want your cruise adventure tarnished by a bout of food poisoning.
5. Put Your Children’s Safety First
If you’re booking a cruise with your children, even a “kid’s cruise,” always be aware of the cruise line’s policies regarding child safety. Ask them about how they screen their child care employees, whether or not all crew are required to have first aid certification and – even if you’re cruising with the best – always be aware of where your children are on board at all times.
Destination: Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Awarded 2008’s “Best Cruise Line: Caribbean” “Best Cruise Ship Overall” “Best Cruise Line Overall” and “Best Sales and Service” – Royal Caribbean is one of the most well known cruise lines in the industry. Whether you are new to the cruise liner or a veteran with several cruises under your belt, you are sure to enjoy the amenities available onboard any Royal Caribbean Cruise Liner. Royal Caribbean ships host a variety of casinos, bars and restaurants as well as other day time amenities like spas, gyms and pools. Royal Caribbean truly offers it’s passengers a way to see the world, at sea in luxury and style.
With cruises to over 100 destinations, Royal Caribbean doesn’t just offer cruises to tropical island destinations, they also have Liners going to place like Alaska, Southeast Asia and New Zealand. These specialty lines are part of their CruiseTours destinations.
Made popular by the fact that their cruise ships are very family friendly, Royal Caribbean cruises also cater to the 30-something, Generation Y and Millenials. So whether you want to take a family cruise to Canada, a Spring Break cruise to Jamaica, or a Honeymoon cruise to Hawaii, Royal Caribbean has something perfect for you!
You can find package deals that start as low as $300 per person (based on 4 person occupancy) but it’s best to check with a Travel Agent or RoyalCaribbean.com to find their latest steals.
Spring Break 2009: Bahamas Cruise
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A cruise to the Bahamas is the perfect way to spend your Spring Break vacation. Spring break cruises have become so popular – that many cruise lines have ships just for Spring breakers! Bahamas spring break cruise ships frequently leave from the coast of Florida, so you would need to factor this into your overall trip coast. But overall, the price of a Bahamas spring break cruise is usually very affordable. You can find spring break package deals for as low as $300 per person for a week long cruise into the Bahamas.