Top Cruise Destination: The Caribbean

• Author: Adi
• Filed under: Weekend Gateways, More Cruises, Cruises, Caribbean & Mexico, Vacation Destination
• Date: Jun 20,2008

Recent survey result mentioned that Caribbean is still the top cruise destination for American cruise ship travelers, regardless its higher price and shorter itineraries. Another survey by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) also found 43% of their respondents choose Caribbean as main destination for Cruise travels. Among tops others are Alaska, Europe and Mediterranean (Greek Islands).

The rising of fuel cost these days deeply impact Cruise industry. This can be seen by increment of surcharge price and also changes in itinerary to cut out some destination port. But this doesn’t seem to stop the vacationers to travel Caribbean by cruise ships.

Talking about the best Cruise Line services, then you can’t miss Royal Caribbean. Think about staying in the first rate resort hotels with excellent fine dining, show, cultural events, movies, dancing, etc… while floating to your destinations. It’s one of the largest and most innovative cruise ships on entire cruise industry.

You can always consider Celebrity Cruises service, as this line is also top rated cruise lines on the industry that offers highest quality food, services and entertainment. This line ensures that there is at least one staff standby for every two guests onboard.

Apart from two previous cruise services, Norwegian Cruise Line offers The Freestyle Cruising Experience where you can eat anytime and whatever you want, and even wear whatever you want. Its unique services allow you to stay away from traditional cruise into personal and customize itineraries that fit your need.

Whatever cruise line that you’re choosing, make sure to experience the Caribbean islands Top Destination.

Cruising the Best 3 Greek Island: Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos

• Author: Adi
• Filed under: US Weekend Getaways, More Cruises, Cruises, Europan Destinations
• Date: Jun 3,2008

If you’re looking for the best place for cruising along the Greek Islands, then you’ll soon find 3 islands: Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos. Each island has its own uniqueness and gives something for everyone. Greek Island Cruises are best visited on late springs, early summer or autumn.

Santorini – a small but Wonderful and spectacular island located in southern Aegean Sea. It’s an ancient volcanic caldera formed at 1500 B.C., made it a spectacular physical beauty island. Archeological sites from Minoan era like Fira, Oia, Pyrgos and Therasia are other main attractions of this island.

Rhodes – is another island with wonderful beaches and extremely popular among European tourists along with many its historical sites. Well known as the home of the Knights of St.John who fled Jerusalem in 13^th Century. Get 45-minutes bus rides to go to ancient village of Lindos to witness spectacular acropolis overlook the old city and sea horizons.

Mykonos – Different with 2 previous islands of Santorini and Rhodes, Mykonos more well known as the party island, especially in July and August. You could not find any ancient city or archeological sites in this island, but this Island has charming streets lined with artist’s shop and cafes.

You might ask what cruise ships sail to the wonderful Greek isles? Well, there’re many large cruise lines that sailing to Greek including Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princes and Celebrity Cruise Line. Or if you prefer the mid-to-small sized cruise lines, you could also consider Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, etc. With so many alternatives, it’s a good idea to start booking and packing for your wonderful Greek Island Cruises now.