Cruise and stay is becoming an increasingly popular holiday choice with many. And it’s certainly not hard to see why. You see, by opting for the Cruise and Stay option, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
The world’s leading travel company, Cruises.com has seen a rapid increase in the number of Cruise and Stay bookings over the past year. It would certainly seem that more and more people are cottoning on to the fact that they get two enjoy two holidays – in one – by choosing Cruise and Stay.
Is Cruise and Stay for me?
Well if you’re new to cruising, Cruise and Stay is an option well worth considering. It’s the perfect opportunity to see whether cruising is for you – while still getting to enjoy the traditional beach holiday.
If you’re an experienced cruiser, you should definitely bear Cruise and Stay in mind. It’ll give you the freedom of being able to extend your holiday by spending several days ashore – so you can really get the most out of your cruise experience. And, we’re sure you’ll agree, there’s nothing more frustrating than arriving at fascinating and exciting cities like New York, Venice or Barcelona and then having a quick look around – before having to board your ship again. By going Cruise and Stay, you’ll get time to get a real taste of the destination you visit.
And, if you’re after adding extra variety to your holiday, then Cruise and Stay is also for you. Perhaps you are torn between staying in a hotel or going on a cruise? Well that’s simple! Just spend part of your holiday on a cruise ship and the other part staying in a hotel, in the destination of your choice – problem solved!
Cruise and Stay really is a wonderful option. You get to enjoy the comfort and luxury of a cruise liner at sea, while being able to fully explore on land at the destination of your choice. Just imagine… spending a week relaxing on the beach in say Majorca or the Caribbean, after enjoying a week long holiday on a cruise.
Another bonus of Cruise and Stay is that it can extend your holiday. You could perhaps stay in a hotel for a week or just a few days at a land-based hotel either before or after your cruise. After all, who doesn’t want a longer holiday?
How long do Cruise and Stay Holidays last?
On average, Cruise and Stay holidays last for 14 days. So, to give you an idea, you could stay 6-7 nights at a hotel and then set sail on a cruise for the other 7 days. Cruise and Stay really does offer a wonderful experience as you get to spend time experiencing your desired destination, like Miami, before setting sail on a full board Caribbean cruise on a lavish liner– where you can visit exotic places like San Juan, Puerto Rico and Haiti.
Who offers Cruise and Stay holidays?
A large number of cruise lines offer Cruise and Stay holidays. Thomson Cruises, Seabourn and Celebrity – to name a few – all offer pre-packaged cruise and stay holidays to many sought after destinations including the Caribbean, Red Sea, Mediterranean and Canary Islands. When it comes to Cruise and Stay, the possibilities really are endless.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Friday, 18 November 2011
Brits Escape the Weather This Christmas
Christmas cruises have increased in popularity with 20 per cent of Brits choosing to escape the snow this winter.
North-West based travel firm, Cruise 118 has seen a significant increase in sales during September 2011 with customers booking Christmas cruises.
The significant increase is due to Brits not wanting to spend another Christmas in the snow.
Christmas cruiser, Mary Croft, 54 from Staffordshire said: “The weather last year was so unexpected and so bitterly cold that I couldn’t face another Christmas in the UK.”
Cruise 118 Director James Cole said: “Christmas cruises are definitely becoming the new trend and with places like the Caribbean offering all year round sunshine, it’s no wonder our bookers want to get away from the cold British weather and celebrate Christmas somewhere warmer.”
“The cruise lines really do pull out all the stops during the festive season as well, with Christmas celebrations like you wouldn’t believe. I think our customers like the fact that they don’t have to organise all the food and drink and can celebrate with family and friends, whilst in an exotic destination.”
Cruise 118 Director Mal Barritt said: “The figures really speak for themselves. Christmas abroad is extremely popular and this has helped in the growth of cruise 118 and the cruise industry as a whole.”
It would seem that the cruise industry has not been affected by the credit crunch as the cruise industry on a whole has doubled over the last 10 years with Brits estimated to take a record 2 million cruises by 2014 and 25 per cent of these choosing to take their cruise during winter.
Via: Travel Blog and Travel Pie
Friday, 11 November 2011
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