The time of your life has arrived when you no longer have to go out to work every day. You are now retired and have more time on your hands to spend how you like. A world of options and opportunities has opened up to you.
Cruises: You have always wanted to travel more but there are so many different types of holiday to choose from. Cruising is one of the most popular and rewarding ways to see the world. So what points should you keep in mind when considering if a cruise is right for you.
Cruises
Value for Your Money
Cruising is a wonderful way to have your cake and eat it. Why choose one vacationy destination when you can go to many different destinations during the same vacation? This provides fantastic value for money.
Even if you choose to stay onboard ship rather than venturing out ashore, you will find that the standard of the vacation aboard a cruise ship is equal to or surpasses the standard that is offered at an all-inclusive land based alternative.
Whichever type or level of room you choose, whether it be a small inside cabin, or a large balcony suite, you will find the accommodations are a good value for your money when compared to many other vacation options.
Health Needs
Not everybody in their retirement has the good fortune to be blessed with fine health.
Cruises offer a way for everyone to enjoy their time away from home, even if they have mobility problems or special health needs.
If you should require it, there is always a doctor on board ship and there is a well equipped medical center. This provides assurances that are difficult to have when choosing other types of vacations.
No Kids
Cruise ships are enjoyed by young and old alike. Should you prefer it, you are often able to choose a cruise which excludes children.
Which Cruiseline?
You can choose from many different cruiselines, all of which offer excellent service. Many people like to try out different cruises to see what each one has to offer. However, many cruise lines offer incentives such as cruising with them often entitles you to additional services.
I cruise often with Royal Caribbean and have Gold Member Status that entitles me to various on-board benefits, as well as Crown & Anchor discount rates.
Destinations
Imagine waking up every morning and looking out of your bedroom window upon a brand new vista. It could be the golden sanded beaches of the beautiful Caribbean Islands or the mountainous crashing glaciers of the Alaskan coastline. Perhaps you will wake-up and find yourself sailing under the Golden Gate bridge. Or you may find yourself looking out over the Sydney opera house. The possibilities are mind-boggling.
If you like the idea of visiting a new place nearly every day then cruising is almost definitely for you.
Comfort
Modern day cruise liners are built for your safety and comfort and many are as luxurious as a five star hotel. Cruise liners offer a smooth and steady way of travelling the seas.
On board, every attention to detail has been considered to make your cruise experience as perfect as possible.
The restaurants provide fine-dining in both formal and informal dining capacities and the menus change nightly. Most ships will have a selection of gourmet restaurants to choose from also.
If you have special dietary needs these can be catered to and there are low-fat alternatives for those people who want to keep to healthy food options.
Entertainment
What could be better than watching a different Broadway show every night in a sumptuous and comfortable theatre a stones throw away from your cabin? If theatre isn’t your thing, then why not try your luck in the onboard casino? Or you can visit one of the many bars on board and simply relax, meet new friends, take part in quizzes or listen to the various live-acts who appear nightly there.
Other Activities
When on as cruise you will definitely never feel bored. Every day there is a list of activities that you can take part in.
For example, you can take ballroom dancing lessons for the first time or you can try your hand at learning Spanish. Wine tasting and cocktail making, bingo games, games around the pool – there really isn’t enough time to experience all the different activities.
When at port, there are many organized trips and excursions that cater to a wide range of interests and activity levels. Or if you want to, you can stroll off the ship at your own pace and explore the port yourself or take a taxi into town.
I often spend at least half of an “at sea” day in the spa. Every ship has one! Massages, facials, and more are right at your fingertips.
The cruise ship provides everything you could ever want. It is a shopping mall, health spa, swimming complex and five-star hotel all combined into one spot.
In conclusion, cruising is the perfect way to enjoy your retirement. With cruising, you can enjoy so many experiences rolled into one. A cruise is not just another vacation. It is a chance to find out more about yourself and life in general while you travel the world.
Cruising gives you a chance to follow your lifetime dreams and you enter a world of limitless possibilities.
Retirement? Your life has only just begun. But this time it is pure fun!
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