Holland America Line

The Bahamas is a nation that is highly dependent on tourism. Hence, the government of the Bahamas has undertaken extensive marketing to attract visitors, to its warm climate, the beauty of the beaches, followed by the diversity of hotel facilities. According to Dean W. Collinwood, "Since the end of world War II, tourism has become the unchallenged engine of the Bahamian economy." (Dean) Ramesh Ramsaran has gone so far as to assert that the industry has "affected every faucet of economic life in…

Single cruises are becoming extremely popular because they are a great way to get away from it all, and to meet new people, and they cater to many interests, and, and....There are several reasons that single cruises are becoming popular-but mostly they are a lot of fun. You can choose from several different lengths of single cruises and several different types of activities and "themes" for your cruise. Although the cruise ship will not have exclusively singles on it, it will have a much larger…

You are getting ready for your much anticipated cruise vacation. The best way to maximize your cruise travel is to have some of these cruise tips about the little things you should know. Many cruisers have questions about phoning home, seasickness, laundry facilities, and photography while on their cruise vacation. These are not big items that should concern you during your cruise travel but helpful hints nonetheless. Phoning home always gives one peace of mind when they are on vacation. It is…

Cruise Tip #1 - Book your next cruise while still aboard the ship. Carnival cruises will many times offer great incentives and discounts when you take advantage of this offer. Many ships will have an agent on board to serve you with significant savings and credits to passengers who take advantage of this great option. You always have the option to alter or cancel the reservation if your plans happen to change. Carnival cruises will allow you to alter the reservation with no penalty if it is done…

Miami is one of the most popular destinations in both Florida and the United States. The cultural hub is home to an ethnically diverse community with an equally diverse set of interests. However, how much do you really know about the city? With that in mind, here we present our list of 15 things you probably didn't know about Miami. Check out part one below, and stay tuned for part two, coming soon! Number Fifteen: It's Home to a Park Named After KC and The Sunshine Band. There's a park in the…

Overview: The Lagoon 560 is an immense vessel that is better suited to a large party, than to a small, intimate gathering or a vacation consisting of only immediate family, but it could still handle that if you need a lot of extra space. The 560 is bigger than life and it glories in the spectacle it creates as it cuts its way through the water. This Lagoon 560 catamaran review will touch on the enormity of the 560, as well as the more mundane aspects of this boat. The 560 was built to impress…

offers customized packages for port excursions, and its reputation is impeccable for luxury and first class experiences all the way. “For the 14th year running, Royal Caribbean International® has been recognized as the Best Cruise Line Overall and the Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean by Travel Weekly readers, with the new Harmony of the Seas® taking the award for Best Ship. Awarded this year by Cruise Critic for three Editors' Picks: Best for Families, Best Entertainment, and Best Suites. Our…

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& plc is the largest global cruise line company and cover more than 50% worldwide share of the cruise line vacation market. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and London, England with majority of operations in North America and Europe. The company’s cruise brand portfolio consists of 11 brands operated geographically in different Target market, which include Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America in North America; P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Ocean Village and The Yachts of…

When thinking about cruise lines the number one thought is Carnival cruise line however Norwegian cruise line is quickly coming up from one of the top spots to rival carnival with their brand publicity. Norwegian is a global company with twenty five different ships that stop at more than four hundred fifty destinations all over the world to offer their customers multiple options as they continue to grow this number. They are credited with the revolution of having flexible cruises that do not…