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TRAVEL CENTRAL Knows HONEYMOONS
As if
planning your dream wedding wasn’t daunting enough, there is yet the
honeymoon to consider. Whether you make your travel arrangements by
yourself, or work with a travel agent, the first BIG QUESTION you will
want to ask when planning a honeymoon is: “Do you want an ALL-INCLUSIVE
RESORT or a CRUISE?”
Both options offer a wonderful experience that will make your trip special, however, there are some important factors you will and to consider before deciding on an ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT or a CRUISE.
ALL INCLUSIVES:
You’ll find most true all-inclusives in the Caribbean and Mexico, especially
Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Aruba, the Dominican Republic and Barbados, as well
as the Bahamas.
All-Inclusives have become extremely popular honeymoon destinations because everything is paid before departure. Everything can be about choice. There is plenty of opportunity to try new things because they are all included in the package. Couples can be as active, or as relaxed, as they want. There is no waiting in line, no time schedule. Do what you want, when you want.
The most important point to remember when considering an all inclusive resort is that you want to be sure you know what is REALLY included. These are questions you will want to ask when planning your honeymoon:
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Is all your food included - 24 hours a day?
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Are all of your drinks included, whether you want bottled water, soda, beer frozen drinks, top shelf liquor or bottles of champagne?
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Are water sports, such as snorkeling and wind surfing, included?
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Are land sports, such as golf and tennis, included?
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Are spa services included?
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Are taxes and tips included? These can be an unexpected and costly expense.
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Are transfers included? Some resorts offer shuttles between the airport and the resort, while others resorts may not include this item. Or may offer the hotel strip transfer, which stops at other resorts along the way.
CRUISING:
Cruising offers a great opportunity to see a variety of destinations in one
trip, but they should not be confused with the ALL-INCLUSIVE.
CRUISES emphasize an abundance and quality dining experiences which is included in the cruise package. You’ll find lavish buffets as well as elaborate 5-course dinners in the main restaurant, a pool-side grill with burgers and pizza throughout the day. Many of the new ships offer specialty restaurants with a surcharge of about $25 per person.
But remember that drinks, including soda and bottled water, are additional and cost from $3 to $9 per drink. Wine with dinner is additional. .
By NIGHT, cruises offer wonderful ENTERTAINMENT including a great broadway style show or entertainer, plenty of dancing and music, a movie theater all at no cost. When sailing in international water, they open their full-service casinos, complete with gaming tables as well as slots with plenty of opportunity to donate your money.
By DAY, the ship is docked at a destination or a private island. It is recommended that you purchase a TOUR – which includes transportation and a guide who will provide information about the destination. It is also an added element of security – not only for safety, but to ensure that you are returned to the ship prior to sail away. Tours may cost about $30 to $100 per person.
TIPPING is not included. When you purchase your cruise, tips are not included in the package. Tips are automatically added to your shipboard account at the rate of about $10 per day per person.
PORT CHARGES & TAXES are usually priced in addition to the cost of the cruise. When you see a cruise advertised for $599 per person, just be aware that you’ll be paying an additional $100-$200 for port charges & taxes.
While most cruises continue to depart from Florida for Eastern & Western Caribbean sailings, or from San Juan for Southern Caribbean sailings, there is an increased number of ships departing from New York harbor year round. This is great for the person who is reluctant to fly. It also eliminates the additional cost of airfare to Florida or San Juan.
Other popular cruise destinations include Mexico, the Mediterranean and Hawaii. Cruises help control some of the costs of these destinations because food and transportation are included in the package.
And, then, of course there is the GREAT LAND, ALASKA. This is a summer destination. Cruises are available from May to September .Mid-June to mid-August offers a peak experience. All cruise lines sail in Alaska, some with more indepth itineraries than others. You should consider a cruisetour, if you want to experience mainland Alaska including Denali Park.
HURRICANE SEASON: Whether you choose all inclusive or cruising, and will be traveling July through October, you may want to consider St. Lucia or Aruba, the Pacific coast of Mexico, Hawaii or the South Pacific to avoid hurricanes. The Caribbean and the Gulf Coast of Mexico will offer substantially lower rates during the fall season, but be sure to travel with a REPUTABLE TOUR OPERATOR and have an adequate TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN.
Travel Central loves talking travel. Feel free to fill out a Travel Plans form on www.TravelCentralStore.com. And, when you have a few minutes, Cindy & Sue are open to questions. So do give them a call toll-free: 1-877-389-9501.