Cruises

Now when I think traveling I typically don't think of cruises. They aren't the first thing that comes to mind for me because I think about destination. For me it is about a place and its landscapes and the people and traditions and culture. All of those things make traveling more exciting for me!

I find that there is a difference between traveling to explore and experience the world and vacationing to get away from your world for a little while.

Both I think are fabulous, but very different. I think a great way to get away and go on a vacation is a cruise. I myself have never gone on a cruise, but while working for Collette this summer I did some research on cruise lines and the packages they offer. It was the first time I really looked into them and I have to say they looked like a lot of fun!

Some of the more economy friendly companies are Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines. If you go to their websites you can look at their itineraries and all of the fun excursions possible too. I would like to do a Caribbean cruise myself but they have ones that go all around Europe, South America, Australia, Mexico, the Panama canal and many others as well. But I think so of the Tropical destinations look great!

The websites are really helpful and interactive too. You can look at everything from pricing and room location on the ship to the land and shore excursions to the actual layout of the different ships. Some cool excursions in the Caribbean cruises are things like beaches, walking tours, snorkeling, and dolphin swims.

And I love checking out the different rooms and entertainment they have right on the boat. Nightclubs, pools, bars, casinos and ice rinks?! It's incredible!

Something to definitely look into. I think cruises had a reputation for being something old people do but with ships like that there is something for everyone!