BY CLAY LARROY
There is nothing more exciting than travelling. Whether
you are going for a road trip to see something new in your own state, or
heading off to somewhere for the very first time to visit a city you have
always dreamed of, there are some travel
basics that you should know. Travel in the
off seasons from November to April, to avoid crowds,
save money and enjoy temperate weather. In those months, many families with
children cannot travel due to school commitments, making many tourist
attractions much less crowded. This may also result in lower costs for airfare
and hotels. When
you are ready to plan a vacation contact me!
The
rivers and fjords of the world are some of the most sought after small cruise
adventures. Niche-river cruises give participants a close-up view of the
villages and cities lining the banks of the world’s great rivers. In Europe,
cruises on the river waterways of Russia, Germany and France capture the
history, the castles, and the day-to-day lives of the inhabitants. The fjords
of Norway ease through towering green mountains and the deep Scandinavian
waters. Small ships can slip into the wilds of the Amazon and the jungle rivers’
of South America like the Orinoco. American history comes to life on the
Mississippi in authentic steamboats, while on the East Coast of North America,
small ships visit ports from the Florida Keys, to the antebellum ports of
Charleston, South Carolina to the fishing villages of Nova Scotia and
Greenland. On the other side of the world, niche cruise operators and English speaking
guides lead travelers down the endangered Yangtze River in China.
Some
of the most remote and ecologically fascinating destinations on the planet are
open to the niche cruising vessels. Travel to the northern arctic regions of
Greenland, Iceland and Alaska are available, typically accompanied by
naturalists and trained scholars that provide both formal and informal talks
and lectures. The southern boundaries of Argentina and Antarctica are favored
destinations for the small cruise industry. Participants go ashore to the stark
white and rocky landscapes and colonies of penguins that live in a world that
few people ever get to experience. A lucky few each year get to visit the
Galapagos Islands off of Ecuador to see the same exotic wildlife that inspired
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. And in the South Pacific, small tropical
islands and the wonders of New Zealand are on many niche cruise itineraries.
One
of the best aspects of a niche cruise is that you unpack only once. The
destination "comes to you" as you experience the comforts of the
ship. The small ship experience offers a wide variety of amenities. Many ships
have a full array of services and entertainment options such as casinos and
on-board nightclubs. As in all cruising, dining is taken seriously and the
cuisine aboard is almost universally applauded by travelers and travel
magazines. Most programs are all-inclusive, meaning most of your expenditures
like meals, entertainment and planned sightseeing excursions are included in
the cost of your trip. Work with your travel consultant to determine exactly
what is, or is not, included in the cost of various packages as you research
your options.
The
atmosphere aboard a niche cruise vessel tends to be relaxed and informal. The
more intimate setting lends itself to striking up conversations with other
passengers and crew. The vessels tend to have very distinct personalities
reflected in the themes chosen for the itineraries, the destinations, the decor
and meal selections. As you research your options, be sure to cover your
preferences with your travel consultant to ensure that your experience meets
your expectations. This is particularly important with your choice of cabin.
Some ships have all "outside staterooms" while others have both
interior and exterior cabins. On some ships verandas and suites are available.
An experienced travel consultant can best explain the type of cabin options
available to you and can work with the cruise line to obtain suitable
accommodations.
This
year, do something special for yourself and seek out a cruise unlike any you
might have imagined and try a niche cruise!
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