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An Asia cruise is a voyage of discovery, an experience of the cultural extravaganza of Asian civilizations. Asia is the biggest continent with the longest coastline and the highest mountains in the world, the Himalayas. To explore the true majesty of its magnificent past, to experience the magnanimity of its religion and its people, embark on an Asia cruise. You will never, ever forget the experience.
An Asia cruise takes you to the opulence of Singapore and Hong Kong, definitely worth a look. The jungle temple in Thailand, the Konark temple of India, or the peaceful eyes of Buddha in Vietnam redefine the faith and religion of believers and non-believers alike. The graceful dance forms of India, the Japanese tea ceremony or Chinese theatre, all have enormous cultural significance that are part and parcel of the region’s tradition. You become a mute spectator of such enormous cultural and traditional fervour entwined in every walk of life, so similar to each other yet very distinct in their own right.
The Asia cruise travels on the Malaysian, Vietnamese and Thai seas. You can splurge yourself on pretty gifts from the fabulous shopping arcades of Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong. Be a part of a unique shopping experience with unbelievable discounts and promotional offers. Come to the Indian Hollywood, Bollywood, know what wholesome entertainment can be by watching a Hindi film.
Let your Asia cruise be a medium to explore enchanting cultures and original landscapes with their own unique fervour and flavour. You can go on a Far East and South Pacific cruise, a South East Asia cruise or an Asia and Middle East cruise. Every cruise has its own tale to tell, its own mystery to unfold.
After you have chosen an Asia cruise, you can expect quiet elegance and no over-the-top gimmicks. You can do your own thing at your own pace as if you were in a private villa. If you like to mind your own business you can jog a while, swim a leisurely lap or read a nice novel. You can take part in some activity, join exercise classes, get a soothing massage or enjoy a sauna. Some cruises even offer helicopter sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and nature walks. You can find spas, health clubs and even wedding chapels on your cruise ship. Special children's play areas and centres are found with lots of games and entertainment.
The cruise people often invite guest speakers to share anecdotes, mostly about the region you are sailing, giving you interesting insights. Most cruises provide excellent service: every guest gets personalised attention; dedicated and observant staff look after you well. You can find any information you require from the staff, like where to find souvenirs, where to shop for local handicrafts or where to find the best restaurants.
Asia cruises have special entertainment areas offering fine entertainment, from special themed events, hilarious comedies and melodious musicals to exquisite dance performances that leave you spellbound.
And spellbound and mesmerised you will be when your Asia cruise journey ends. Surely and truly, you will be a transformed person if you take the experience to your heart.
| ©2005 Colin Hartness. All rights reserved. |
The Bahamas is arguably the most popular cruise destination for U.S. travelers, and is especially popular with first-time cruisers from the U.S. Only 75 km from mainland USA, the outer islands that make up the group can be reached within a matter of hours. This makes the Bahamas an excellent choice of location for a short Bahamas cruise break of two, three or four nights away from home.
Some 700 islands make up the archipelago of the Bahamas, of which only around 50 are inhabited. Cruise lines generally focus on just two Bahamian ports - Nassau and Freeport.
Nassau is Bahamas' capital, and is located on the
island of New Providence. It is
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Know first that canal and waterway cruising is not a holiday that will please everyone. If you like playing tennis and golf all day, if your idea of happiness is lying beside a pool looking at the young ladies in their miniature bikinis, if you must absolutely be able to enjoy a hectic night life every day of your holiday – then a canal cruising holiday is most certainly not for you.
On the other hand, if you don't mind gliding peacefully through some
of the most beautiful country in the world at a speed of around 7 km
an hour, seeing parts of the countryside that other
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The traditional view of cruises has been that they're for couples who are getting away for romance and adventure. More recently people have also begun thinking about cruises as a way for singles to meet each other and have a great time as well. But even that is a limited view of cruising. The reality is that there are cruise packages available today for everybody - if you like to travel and are looking for a unique vacation opportunity, a cruise offers more diversity and choice than any other kind vacation out there!
A classic Mediterranean cruise visits major port cities located on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, Monaco, Greece and Turkey and the islands of Malta, Crete and Sicily. Some cruises also include stops in Egypt. The Mediterranean cruise season is April to November when the weather is generally sunny and mild. Many cruise lines sail the Mediterranean and while there is most likely a cruise that appeals to any style and budget, we’ll focus on luxury cruises here.
Radisson Seven Seas is a luxury carrier in the small cruise
line category. As such, a small number of passengers (only 198
to
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A carnival cruise is one of the best-loved types of cruise in the world. It offers a heady mix of onboard entertainment, pampering and relaxation, all within the plush surroundings of a cruise ship as it sails from port to port. The cruise ship caters for every taste, making carnival cruises equally suitable for those who want to laze endlessly by the pool, to people who are looking for a full-on party atmosphere.
Sports activities are widely available on a carnival cruise.
Volleyball, basketball, table tennis and even golf can be played
on board the cruise ship. You will always have
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