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“That’s HUGE!” I exclaimed when I spotted the enormous cruise ship. And let me tell you, finding it was not hard. It seemed to be a mile long, dominating most of the Florida harbor! Excitement rose in my body, pushing through my throat, so consequently, I let out a cry of glee! “Come on, Eli!” mom told me, already walking to security with the rest of my family. “I’m coming!” I shouted, running to her, my bag bouncing in my grip. “Put your bags here and we’ll deliver them to your rooms!” a…

Meta Description: Discover underrated yachting destinations around the world and learn why these places are well worth a visit on your next yacht charter holiday. Underrated Yachting Destinations Across the Globe You Must Visit When talking about luxury cruises, Ibiza, Sicily, Mallorca, the Whitsunday Islands, Monte Carlo, and Santorini are some of the famous destinations that will surely be mentioned. Undoubtedly, these places have earned their reputation as famous sailing spots. But there…

According to Cater (2007, p. 6), the increase of interest in the global marine environment had meant that the growth rate of marine tourism exceeded that of most of the rest of the tourism industry. As stated by Orams (as cited in Cater, 2007, p. 7), "Coastal and marine tourism includes those recreational activities which involve travel away from one's place of residence which have as their host or focus the marine environment and/or the coastal zone." This is the case for Indonesia, Thailand,…

Nha Trang Things To Do Diving in Vietnam The popularity of Vietnam as a tourist destination is growing rapidly and with it comes a dive infrastructure that is opening the doors to a multitude of dive sites along its long eastern coastline. Considering the length of Vietnam's coastline it does come as somewhat of a surprise that most of the diving is based in Nha Trang. Da Nang may develop as a diving destination but currently there is only one operator. Diving in general can be very good with…

263 feet and a tonnage of 1693 tons. On the first of March 1878, the vessel ‘Loch Ard’ departed from England to Port Philipp in Melbourne under the command of Captain George Gibb. Moreover, the ship carried seventeen crew, thirty-seven passengers and a mixed cargos. On the first of June 1873, as the ship was approaching Melbourne, the passengers and crew were busy preparing to celebrate the end of the three month journey. Unfortunately, the captain…

Teddy is determined to reach enlightenment, so he meditates constantly and refuses to buy into American culture and the materialistic society that comes along with it. Teddy and his family are on a cruise ship, returning from Europe where Teddy had met with some prestigious universities. On the ship, Teddy meets and has a conversation with a man named Bob Nicholson. They talk a lot about religion, and Teddy shares his beliefs…

Cuba Vacations for Families When to go. Although May to October is tempting as it is the lower season and deals to Cuba are plenty, it is also the hurricane season, avoid Xmas and New Years as everything is at a premium and there are no real deals to be had. January to April is the optimum time to travel as you avoid holiday traffic, the rainy season and the prices are still very affordable. Where to go. There are many resort areas in Cuba but for families, I would recommend Varadero or…

If I got a ticket in my hand. It would be for a Royal Caribbean Liberty of The Seas Cruise. Given this ticket in my hand I would use it for these purposes. It would be a new experience since I've never been on a cruise or traveled a lot in my life. This cruise will take me to these places like Isla Roatan, Honduras; Belize City Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Costa Maya, Mexico. I would adventure and see many things in these…

was then we saw the cruise ship we were about to board after months of waiting. The Carnival Triumph looked massive as it was visible from miles away. The thirteen deck ship is a eight hundred nighty-three foot long. We could not wait to explore all of its wonders. Arriving to the port there so was much commotion. People were scrambling to make sure they do not leave any luggage behind. Mothers were trying to keep their children from running away in curiosity of the ship, and others speeding…

first time. Cruises continue to be popular with travelers because they offer many of the amenities luxury hotels offer, all while floating from destination to destination. You have the option of choosing a mega ship carrying thousands of passengers or you can choose a smaller ship carrying fewer people. The choice is yours. I love that I can take part in as many of the activities I can fit into a day or do nothing at all. I can drop my kids off in the kids club for a few hours and…