Escape The Cool Weather With A Cruise Vacation To The Southern Caribbean
There comes a time in every snowy, bitterly cold
, sun-starved winter season that even the hardiest optimists want to crawl under the covers and stay there until the first signs of warm weather. This year, instead of hibernating in a cocoon of blankets, consider booking a relaxing cruise to the southern Caribbean to recharge your batteries and remind you how exciting life away from the nearest heating vent can be.Deciding on the Cruise for You
Finding the cruise that fits into both your schedule and budget can be a frustrating task, especially if its your fist time. However, organizing your getaway need not be such a headache as long as you can decide upon a few factors:
Length: Cruises come in all shapes and sizes, from five-hour jaunts to month-long commitments, but most travelers choose something in between. The most popular trips last 5 days, 7 days or 2 weeks.
When to Travel: Sailing dates are available for nearly every date imaginable, but not all dates are priced equally. Caribbean cruising high seasons are winter and summer, with prices nearly doubling for all cabins around the winter holidays. In general, winter rates for a five-day cruise begin at $300 per person for the most modest lodgings an inside cabin with no window and smaller quarters and can reach up to $1500 or more for spacious suites featuring lots of windows and a private balcony.
Destination: Choosing the Southern Caribbean as your destination is a wise choice because of its popularity among cruise lines; more ships going where you want to go means more chances at finding a trip that fits.
On Board Activities
The activities available on cruise ships can vary depending on how large the ship itself is and what type of cruise you decide to take. For instance, family cruises will feature extensive programs for both kids and families, affording parents both time alone to enjoy themselves and fun opportunities to spend time as a family. Some ships also feature their own special touches like ice skating rinks and rock climbing walls, but in general, most cruises put their own twists on classic amenities including:
First rate spas where passengers can get massages, luxurious facials and maybe some more interesting offerings like acupuncture or aromatherapy
Musicals and Broadway-style shows sure to thrill any audience with world-class talent and offerings
Swimming pools and water parks from surf parks to wave pools and amazing water slides
A plethora of dining options where you may be tempted to spend an inordinate amount of your time expect to find a whole range of fare from indulgent fine dining to options for guests with special diets.
Ports of Call
The Southern Caribbean is one of the worlds most popular cruise destinations owing to its nearly perfect climate, crystal clear waters and pristine white sands beaches, but especially for the number and incredible variety of diverse and fascinating ports concentrated in a relatively small area. For example, a typical seven-day cruise departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico can visit ports in Aruba, Curacao, Dominica and St. Thomas before heading back to its home port.
Calls at port are passengers opportunities to experience a world where snow only exists on mountain peaks and relaxation is a way of life. Stays in port can last anywhere from a few hours up to a few days, depending on the sort of cruise youve booked, and on shore activities range anywhere from lazing on white sanded beaches after a hike through the jungle to haggling with the locals for some remarkable souvenirs. Berthing on a cruise ship gives you the added bonus of having an ever-present relaxing, safe and secure (albeit floating) haven to escape to when you need a break.
Some other popular and exciting opportunities when you go ashore include:
Snorkeling and SCUBA diving: whether its your first time with a snorkel or youre a veteran diver, guided classes and expeditions to breathtaking locations below the waves are available year-round at most Southern Caribbean locations
White sand beaches: while on shore, cruise crew staff can help you book a private beachside cabana for the day or the night where you can sip drinks in the sand under the palms.
Island adventure tours: many islands of the Southern Caribbean offer visitors the chance to tour their unique geographic marvels. You can see Arubas untamed coast on an off-road jeep safari or explore the mangrove trees on a guided kayaking excursion.
If you can find a moment amid the adventure, fun and relaxation, pick up a pen and drop a line to your poor shivering friends and relatives up north. Because after all, theres no shame in gloating over your perfect vacation.
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