Cruise Lines and the Holidays: Sandcastles vs Snowmen
November 08, 2005
Ah, the holidays. You and the family gathered ?round the palm tree, Grand Dad relaxing on the hammock, and?no, it isn?t jingle bells?it?s the sound of calypso drums playing a festive tune. Yes, with the vacations offered by the cruise lines, people can put a new spin on the holidays.
But don?t wait any longer, unless you want you and your family to be left out in the cold! It?s already the beginning of November; there aren?t many shopping days left to reserve a cabin on your favorite cruise line for your Christmas or Hanukkah family celebration.
Still, if you hurry, you should still be able to pick from a wide assortment of cruise ships and cruise lines. According to CLIA, there will be no less than 150 ships of its member cruise lines decorated in tinsel, Christmas lights, mistletoe, and menorahs. That?s a lot of holiday cheer from which to choose.
Of course, the only difference between taking a cruise line?s vacation over the holidays and making the 3 hour drive to your parents? house is that instead of a white, snow covered lawn outside your window, you have crystal blue 80 degree water. But if you afraid you won?t be able to experience the traditional spirit of things, remember that you?ll still be able to catch ?It?s a Wonderful Life? and ?A Christmas Story,? as well as your favorite college football teams battling it out on the gridiron on the televisions in your staterooms or perhaps even in the onboard theaters.
One of the most revered luxury cruise lines, Crystal Cruises gives guests the chance to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year?s Eve during the holidays. The only question is?besides what to get your husband?do you want to go to the Mexican Riviera or the Caribbean. Holland America gives guests the opportunity to celebrate in Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, or?just because some people are all about the ?let it snow, let it snow, let it snow??Antarctica. Of course, no matter what destination you visit, the weather outside will definitely not be frightful.
Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up for the holiday season (perhaps you?ve noticed their television commercials in which miniature cruise ships are wrapped like Christmas presents) with decorations, food, and lots of entertainment. Norwegian Cruise Line is also getting into the spirit of things with caroling onboard and Roman Catholic and Protestant Christmas Eve services.
Of course, what would be a holiday cruise without the food! If you thought that the cruise lines pulled out all the stops on their cuisine already, wait until you see the spreads that they have for the holidays! And best of all, you don?t have to spend 7 hours making sure the turkey doesn?t burn.
To book your holiday cruise on any of the cruise lines mentioned above, or on a cruise line that wasn?t, call Cruise Network at 1-888-267-1232. We promise: you?ll get exactly what?s on your wish list.
