When my twin sister and I turned 15 we were presented with two options for celebration. We could of gone the quinceanera route (big party, frilly pink dresses, lots of presents, you get the idea) or take a trip. Always having been a slave to my wanderlust, my sister and I opted for the trip. Seven years ago my sister, bestfriend, and I (pictured above) departed for our first ever trip to Mexico. Four cruises later (including one that lasted 100 days and encompassed the globe) I would say I have become rather savvy at sea travel. Here are few things you may want to keep in mind before booking you're next cruise.
Book from a Cruise wholesaler: Some people think that booking through a travel agent or directly from the cruise line will save money. Not true. Cruise lines will usually give better rates to wholesalers than they do direct customers because they buy in bulk and the line wants to stay competitive. Look for deals on cruises.com, ecruising.travel, and cruisedeals.com.
Request the second dinner seating: This will give you more time for your excursions while your at port and more time to get ready for your meals while your at sea. No one wants to have to leave the pool early to change for a 6 o'clock seating.
Rent A Car: For roughly the same price of one shore excursion, you can rent a car and explore as much of the Islands as you like with out having to worry about reliable transportation. This is an especially good idea of those traveling with families. Check out Hertz, Orbitz, and Nationalcar.com for international car rental.
Bring a Bio Band: $12 will buy you a nifty little bracelet and serious piece of mind. A Bio Band is worn around your wrist and prevents sea sickness. Trust me, you don't want a sudden bout of turbulent waters to keep you in bed for the rest of the day!
Book from a Cruise wholesaler: Some people think that booking through a travel agent or directly from the cruise line will save money. Not true. Cruise lines will usually give better rates to wholesalers than they do direct customers because they buy in bulk and the line wants to stay competitive. Look for deals on cruises.com, ecruising.travel, and cruisedeals.com.
Request the second dinner seating: This will give you more time for your excursions while your at port and more time to get ready for your meals while your at sea. No one wants to have to leave the pool early to change for a 6 o'clock seating.
Rent A Car: For roughly the same price of one shore excursion, you can rent a car and explore as much of the Islands as you like with out having to worry about reliable transportation. This is an especially good idea of those traveling with families. Check out Hertz, Orbitz, and Nationalcar.com for international car rental.
Bring a Bio Band: $12 will buy you a nifty little bracelet and serious piece of mind. A Bio Band is worn around your wrist and prevents sea sickness. Trust me, you don't want a sudden bout of turbulent waters to keep you in bed for the rest of the day!
3 comments:
What is a quinceanera?
A quinceanera is a Latin American coming of age ceremony held on a girls 15 birthday. Its kind of like a batmitzvah only you get to skip all the torah study and go straight to the party.
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