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Can't Afford That Luxury Cruise Vacation - Think Again

By: Robert Michael

If you've long had a hankering for a cruise vacation but didn't
think you could afford it - think again.

Especially now with the travel industry struggling mightily to
survive in the aftermath of Nine Eleven, bargains are out
there. It just might take a little looking.

What you want to look for is a cruise travel package. Here is
where the best bargains are found.

Once you know who's going to be traveling with you, look for
theme cruise packages. Some are designed for honeymooners, some
for families, some for baby boomers, some for seniors, some for
gay and lesbian cruisers.

Try for a port as close to your home as possible - or if not
close, look for the least expensive to reach by plane, train or
car. Book your cruise way ahead of time if you can. Many
packages offer early bird discounts.

You can also try a last minute vacation package if you have
that kind of flexibility and you just might find a great deal
here. If cruise lines are getting ready to head out soon and
they're not full it's costly to them. If someone cancels their
trip they're left with empty berths. They'll gladly offer you a
top-notch rate to fill the spot that was going empty - and
unpaid - otherwise.

Find yourself a travel agent whose only job is to book cruises.
This agent and this agency will know all there is to know about
the best discounts available. Make sure you ask about fax
discounts - the little known last minute offers that are faxed
to travel agency offices by cruise lines on a regular basis. If
you find yourself a really reputable travel agent she or he will
let you book early and then should there be a last minute
discount will allow you that fare and refund you the
difference.

If you're really an adventurous spirit and you don't mind being
a little unconventional you can actually book yourself aboard a
freighter. China is one common freighter destination - and
their freighters typically accept passengers. You'll usually
have about three weeks to three months of ocean travel on these
boats at under $130 per day. Keep in mind, however, that you
won't find any scheduled activities on these. They don't plan
entertainment for their passengers - just berths and meals.
It's not the place for a family vacation if family means
children.

There are several sites that can help with your search for a
discounted cruise vacation. http://FreighterWorld.com, for
example, is the home of the world's largest travel agency for
freighter travel, Freighter World Cruises Inc., of Pasadena CA.
Their freighters travel the globe, offering a quiet, sun-laden
vacation with outside cabins that are comfortably furnished.
Most freighters also offer a nice lounge and library, and a
pleasant deck and small pool. Via Freighter World Cruises you
can visit the South Pacific or the Orient, Australia, New
Zealand, Europe, South America and the Mediterranean.

If you've long had a hankering for a cruise vacation but didn't
think you could afford it - think again.

Especially now with the travel industry struggling mightily to
survive in the aftermath of Nine Eleven, bargains are out
there. It just might take a little looking.

What you want to look for is a cruise travel package. Here is
where the best bargains are found.

Once you know who's going to be traveling with you, look for
theme cruise packages. Some are designed for honeymooners, some
for families, some for baby boomers, some for seniors, some for
gay and lesbian cruisers.

Try for a port as close to your home as possible - or if not
close, look for the least expensive to reach by plane, train or
car. Book your cruise way ahead of time if you can. Many
packages offer early bird discounts.

You can also try a last minute vacation package if you have
that kind of flexibility and you just might find a great deal
here. If cruise lines are getting ready to head out soon and
they're not full it's costly to them. If someone cancels their
trip they're left with empty berths. They'll gladly offer you a
top-notch rate to fill the spot that was going empty - and
unpaid - otherwise.

Find yourself a travel agent whose only job is to book cruises.
This agent and this agency will know all there is to know about
the best discounts available. Make sure you ask about fax
discounts - the little known last minute offers that are faxed
to travel agency offices by cruise lines on a regular basis. If
you find yourself a really reputable travel agent she or he will
let you book early and then should there be a last minute
discount will allow you that fare and refund you the
difference.

If you're really an adventurous spirit and you don't mind being
a little unconventional you can actually book yourself aboard a
freighter. China is one common freighter destination - and
their freighters typically accept passengers. You'll usually
have about three weeks to three months of ocean travel on these
boats at under $130 per day. Keep in mind, however, that you
won't find any scheduled activities on these. They don't plan
entertainment for their passengers - just berths and meals.
It's not the place for a family vacation if family means
children.

There are several sites that can help with your search for a
discounted cruise vacation. http://FreighterWorld.com, for
example, is the home of the world's largest travel agency for
freighter travel, Freighter World Cruises Inc., of Pasadena CA.
Their freighters travel the globe, offering a quiet, sun-laden
vacation with outside cabins that are comfortably furnished.
Most freighters also offer a nice lounge and library, and a
pleasant deck and small pool. Via Freighter World Cruises you
can visit the South Pacific or the Orient, Australia, New
Zealand, Europe, South America and the Mediterranean.

Article Source: http://www.travelarticlesexpress.com

Robert Michael is a writer for Relax Cruises which is an excellent place to find cruises links, resources and articles. For more information go to: www.relaxcruises.com



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