Cruises
More than ever, in these tough economic times people need to take vacations to escape their worries for a week or two and just relax. It isn’t easy with money so tight, but one corner of the travel market offers up some of the best getaway bargains around -- I'm talking about the cruise industry. Think about it for a moment. Where else can you pay one price and receive transportation to exotic ports, eat all you care to eat, play golf, tennis, visit a casino, catch a movie, or any other dozens of activities, all on the way? Cruises offer an all for one price unparalleled to any other travel deals today.
Depending on where you live, the only travel expense you’ll incur besides your cruise ticket is the cost of transportation to and from the port, and with hundreds of ports throughout the United States and the world, that won’t add much to your trip. In most instances, you can drive the short distance to the port, catch your ship, and you’re off on the adventure of a lifetime.
There are the usual cruises through the Caribbean, to Mexico, the Bahamas and Bermuda. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, you might consider a cruise in Alaska, or any number of specialty cruises offered within the United States.
With air prices a bit lower, you might consider taking an overseas cruise. Of course, those cruises will cost considerably more because of airfare. However, when you figure in the fact that you won’t be paying extra for rooms, food, entertainment, taxis, car rentals, or any of the other extras that go along with a traditional vacation, you may just be able to afford going anywhere in the world while spending a lot less.