Home Based Travel Agent - May 2008 - (Page 49) Carnival Waterworks is a highlight of a voyage with the cruise line; younger guests enjoy the Fun@Sea “Squok Club” program on a Costa Cruise Lines’ ship (below) Next, cruise ships offer tremendous facilities for kids of all ages, with many lines cultivating programs that target different age segments from youngsters to tweens. Kids’ programs also give parents some personal time of their own. It’s as easy as dropping the kiddies off and picking them back up a few hours later; call it daycare at sea (without the cost). Fun for the entire family Of course, the kids will probably be persuaded to have their parents extend that personal time. These aren’t your father’s cruise ships. From Carnival to Royal Caribbean and all other lines in between, the facilities and activities that are packed onto cruise ships today are top-notch. From waterslides that twist and turn, to skating rinks with real ice, to bowling alleys and wave machines, cruise ships aren’t just modes of transportation: They are floating wonderlands that appeal to kids and grown-ups alike, not to mention an adult’s inner child. Above all else, a cruise vacation is one of the surest values out there in the vacation market. With the specter of an unsettled economy affecting family spending and causing most to rethink finances, vacations sometimes can be the proverbial “odd man out.” However, in these trying times, vacations are now being viewed more as necessity than bonus. That said, travelers look to be smart when deciding on a vacation option. When you can take an entire family of four on a weeklong vacation for under $2,000, the choice to take a cruise becomes clearer. Cruises provide a bevy of activities, options and opportunities reminiscent of any type of vacation, HB but at a fraction of the cost. M AY 2008 Home-BasedTravelAgent 49
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