This month's destination features the cruise line private islands.Imagine yourself on your own tropical isle, lounging on a hammock, soft sand at your feet, gentle ocean breezes fanning you as you bask in the warmth of the Caribbean sun. Well, alright, maybe not just your own, but, cruise lines have claimed remote, and often uninhabited islands and carved a piece of paradise into the landscape, reserves exclusively for your personal pleasure. Scattered throughout the Caribbean, these private destinations offer beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery and an impressive array of water activities.
Family cruising is becoming the vacation of memories for everyone. Grandparents, parents and children can all find something they like about cruising. It is a great way to celebrate the special moments in your family's life. A cruise is a great vacation together and has something for everyone. It is not too late to find a cruise this summer. Rates for cruises in 2009 are just coming out. They are typically at their lowest one year out from sailing and will only increase as you get closer to the sailing date
Port Hole Readers Choice Award named Disney Cruise Line as the top Family-Oriented Cruise Line. Please read our friend Bettye McLaurin's review on her experience on Disney. She's tried other cruise lines, but always comes back to Disney. She is a true believer in the "Disney Magic".
This edition of our newsletter features our very first Perry Golf Trip Of The Month article. Since 1999 Perry Golf has operated a variety of exclusive small-ship golf cruises, frequently among the British Isles and typically highlighted by attendance to the British Open or the Ryder Cup. They have recently expanded their selection of "Golf Cruising by Perry Golf" programs.
For the first time, Perry Golf will be coming to North America in 2009 with a golf cruise of the Great Lakes and the Canadian Maritime Provinces on board the Clelia II. The seven night Great Lakes voyage will sail each of the five lakes for five rounds of outstanding play. For the non-golfer, tour highlights include Niagara Falls, Detroit and Greenfield Village, a remarkable assemblage of restorations saluting the American past, the heritage town of Owen Sound, old port town of Harbor Springs, and wine tastings at Chateau Grand Traverse.
Cruise Lines offer private islands on many of their Caribbean itineraries where passengers have a day at the beach. Passengers can enjoy island activities in a less crowded setting. Cruise Lines have purchased or leased facilities, which are reserved for their exclusive use.
How to make Hot Cruising Trends work for your Family
Before deciding to book your next vacation, it's a good idea to involve the whole family!Nowadays some ships are larger than life! And the new mega ships are a great choice for family travel and family reunions- WHY? Because larger ships mean more space, more space means lots and lots of room for activities. Read more...
Kids on Board...
Cruises are the perfect family vacations. Large cruise ships cater to all ages and many offer interesting and/or educational age oriented children's and teen's programs and activities.
Here are the top 5 Family Friendly Cruise Lines - all of them offer amazing children programs and activities from toddlers to teenagers. Read more...
GOLF SPECIAL: Trip of the month with Cruise Cruise Planners & Perry Golf
The voyage aboard the Clelia II, cruises these scenic waters to discover spans of pristine splendor and outstanding golf courses situated at superb locations. Golfers will revel in such world-class venues as the Rees Jones Course at Grand Niagara Resort. Join Cruise Planners on a fabulous trip and golf adventure in 2009!
Mike and Diana of Cruise Planners are experienced cruisers who have a passion for the industry. Many agencies promise discount cruise travel but few can match our expertise and concern for your cruise vacation. We take the time to get to know you in order to match you up with the cruise that best suits your needs. Contact us today to make your cruise travel dreams a reality! It's best to book early so if you're looking for great rates and the best cabin locations, please register on our website so we can send you all the information you need to join the fun, get secret sales, special promotional rates, new ship announcements and special ports of call information.
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New 130,000-ton Carnival Dream to be based at Port Canaveral!
Published April 23, 2008
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that the new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream - the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed - will be based at Port Canaveral, Fla., beginning in fall 2009. Details on the ship's itinerary will be provided at a later date.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the 3,652-passenger Carnival Dream is the first in a new class of ship for the line with a unique interior design, sleek hull and distinctive profile, along with a host of innovative facilities and features which will be released in the coming months.
The deployment of the Carnival Dream to Port Canaveral continues the line's 18-year relationship with the Canaveral Port Authority, the longest tenure of any cruise line there.
In addition to the Carnival Dream, the line has two other "Fun Ships" scheduled to enter service - the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, set to debut in Europe July 2, 2008, and the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, slated for delivery in June 2011.
Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 "Fun Ships" operating three- to 18-day voyages to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe and South America.
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Condé Nast Traveler Cruise Poll 2008!
Published April, 2008
European cruises as a safeguard against the weak dollar. Shipboard spas expand and pamper like never before. And cabin décor goes warm and sophisticated. Read on for these and other cruise trends for 2008.