Take A Fantasy Cruise On Your Next Vacation

By Ned Dagostino

Come vacation time and you're thinking: 'What do we do this time? Where do we go?' A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxation, taking a break from everyday hassles and tensions. No doubt you do get a break from 'everyday' tensions and hassles. But in practical terms, you're actually exchanging one set of hassles for another, and I don't need to elucidate what I mean! You know that much better than I do! Well, now get a real vacation for the whole family and yourself. Book yourself and the family onto a luxury cruise ship and you'll leave all your troubles and cares behind! Fact!

The fare is all-inclusive and you don't have to pay any other vacation-related charge while on board. There are two reasonable exceptions: the drinks you consume on board and extra excursions that you make when the ship docks at a port. Apart from these two exceptions, all your meals, entertainment and many other activities all come in the price of the ticket. This is a big relief for many tourists who don't like unexpected expenses while vacationing.

The cruise ship is a luxury liner with every facility on board for your enjoyment. The rooms are all well-appointed, with extremely courteous and efficient room-service. There is a party atmosphere on most of these cruises because that is what you want, don't you? Merriment, relaxation, recreation, rest, entertainment and a feeling of having left it all behind (your troubles, that is). The scenic beauty of the balmy ocean, the fantastic breeze playing through your hair, and the thought of Bill Grady doing the annual reports makes it feel a little bit like heaven.

You have so many avenues of amusement, entertainment or just plain ol' fashioned relaxation open to you! Swimming pools, covered promenades, courts for games like shuffleboard and squash, reading rooms, beauty salons, spas, gyms, you name it and a courteous attendant will direct you to it. All these facilities are of the highest standard, and nothing short of luxurious. The evening entertainment is usually in the form of events performed on a grand scale by professional troupes. Some of the special guest artistes are specially flown in every day for the evening's entertainment. After all, they're called luxury cruise ships!

But what about the kids? Special camps are organized for children, covering a lot of interests, from computers to BeyBlade. They are happy as larks! And the baby? Baby can be put into the onboard baby-sitting service whenever you and the wife want some quality time for yourselves.

Now you must be thinking: "Dollars! Big dollars!" Not really. Yes, a cruise is going to cost you more than an ordinary "vacation" would. But if you factor in the luxury, the ambience, the service, the whole experience, you will agree that it is money well-spent. Besides, there are many packages for you to choose from. These packages are priced according to the accommodation mainly. They range from deluxe staterooms and suites to comfortable interior accommodation. So you can pick the package that suits your budget, and there is one that will. So now you can afford that cruise after all!

Take a vacation, maybe a short three-day cruise around the Bahamas, and luxuriate in first class service, entertainment, and relaxation! Oh, and don't forget to send Bill Grady a 'Wish You Were Here' postcard from Honolulu! On second thoughts, forget him!

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