Cruising 101

cruising 101

If you're thinking of taking a cruise, there are a lot of options to consider, from the cruise line and style to the destinations, vacation length and types of on-board amenities. Cruising is a fun (and economical) way to see several places in a relatively short amount of time without having to unpack and repack every day. While some "hard-core" travelers may scoff at cruises, don't knock it till you've tried it. Choose your cruise line This is probably the single most important task when planning a cruise. Choose the wrong cruise line, or even more specifically, the wrong ship,

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Cruises Becoming Top Multigenerational Travel Choice

Cruises Becoming Top Multigenerational Travel Choice

Among the hottest trends in travel is family travel, but multigenerational trips — which span three generations of a family — are quickly gaining popularity. Last year, 32 percent of vacationing U.S. grandparents took their grandchildren along. In a recent study, Preferred Hotel Group found that 40 percent of U.S. leisure travelers — about 21 million of them — took a multigenerational trip in the previous 12 months. The study also found that nearly eight in 10 multigenerational travelers plan “milestone vacations,” with half planning around a life event like a birthday, anniversary, reunion or wedding. There are many reasons

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