by admin on February 3, 2010
Steady as she goes Captain
Or said another way …“Here’s How To Select An Amazing, Enjoyable Cruise…every time”
Follow these simple cruise industry secrets which are proven to hold true for all types of travelers.
- Take a short duration cruise if in any doubt what so ever about a cruise…it is much better to get off a cruise wishing it were longer than to have stayed to long.
- Find a cabin in mid ship as it is generally the area of a ship with least motion from the ocean…be careful not to be over the disco or theatre though. Also keep away from lift’s as you will hear them all hours of the day and night.
- Choose an itinerary you really find interesting…then find the ship that best matches your style and budget. This will not always be as easy as it may seem. Be flexible!
- Most people think they never spend much time in their cabins…think again it is your home while your are at sea. Your budget will govern your cabin to some decree…that’s fine…where possible get a balcony cabin as not only will it come with more comforts but also it may include special on board credits as part of the deal.
- A very popular MYTH…Busted…you are unlikely to get bored!!! Want proof…90% of first time cruise passenger’s take another cruise. No more to say about that one.
- I get sea sick in the bath…so I can’t cruise. If you are willing to take some medication and consider a cruise with an itinerary that may be mostly in calmer waters you will be fine. Also refrain from drinking too much water or liquids…it will slush around in your stomach. Instead eat some bread.
- OK so you not into medication for sea sickness…but you still want to cruise…then stay tuned for what I promise will be an unbelievable highly effective no medication sea sickness cure. I will be making a short video of a charter yacht skipper with 30 years sailing experience and he will share his fail safe sea sickness cure later this week. DO NOT MISS THIS VIDEO if you are concerned about sea sickness.
That about covers the first part of “How you can select a really great cruise” On my next post I share :“What’s hot in the cruise world right now”
In the mean time why not share your tip on how you were able to find and enjoy a wonderful cruise?
Or if you had a shocker of a cruise tell me that as well. My worse cruise experience involved being denied boarding in Acapulco in Mexico…remind me to share that with you one day…some good lesson’s learnt.
Spoil yourself with rewarding travel
John C Spark
Expert Travel Planner
by admin on January 27, 2010
Well...what do you think of the South Pole?
Approximately 40,000 South Pole tourists in 2009 were either ignoring or ignorant of claimed scientific evidence that supports they contributed through the cruise ships they traveled on to increasing CO 2 emissions in this pristine environment.
Firstly I think we need to ask…“can scientists be believed when it comes to travel destination advice?”
Now I want to say I do not know if the studies done by Michiel Lamers, a Dutch Scientist reflect a true picture or not. I am a travel agent not a scientist.
What does interest me though is whether people will knowingly travel to destinations even when they understand that their very presence may in fact be contributing to it’s destruction.
Over the years many people have come into our business wanting to visit somewhere before it is too late or not permitted. I have been guilty on a personal level of supporting such travel by offering travel advice. Now I wonder…was this the right thing to do?
What would you do in my position if someone asked you to arrange travel to the South Pole?
Maybe you can share whether you would personally take such a journey to a threatened destination…
Remember Your Travel Planners is here to help you make even better informed travel decisions…the key is sharing to gain.
Until next time…
enjoy all things good.
John C Spark
Expert Travel Planner
by admin on January 12, 2010
You may want to give this some consideration as to what it could mean for your next holiday?
So how is it then that a company like Club Med which offers all inclusive holiday packages can be enjoying growth from all over Australia in these tough times?
Let me quote Gwenola Hanaut Marketing manger for Club Med in Australia…
“Families are recognising a Club Med holiday allows them to budget, pre-pay in Australian dollars, and more importantly, stick to that budget on holiday, because it is all included, so there can be no nasty surprises at the end,”
Nobody likes nasty surprises right?
Interestingly this highlights why cruise and coach tours are also enjoying great popularity of late…few of us spend less that what we planned on a trip.
I am sharing this with you that even though you may feel a little restricted with a preplanned and paid for type of holiday because it could be just the ticket to reducing budgeting worries.
You may also be interested to learn that often times the prepaid travel can be more affordable because the supplier gets bulk rates. As an example a coach company will lock in a whole years projected bookings which usually represents a large dollar value comapered to a single booking rate. The Hotel not only gives them a great rate but will also go above the call of duty to keep you pleased so that they get the ongoing coach companies booking year after year.
Now if the coach company is really smart they will pay the Hotel either early or ahead of the expected payment date which is very good for the Hotels cash flow. But even better for you because they have an extra reason to please you as it directly impacts cash flow.
Grandpacific Tours is one such company that without giving away too much adopts a policy along the lines of paying earlier…the result is rave reports from clients who are impressed because of the high level of personal attention they get on tour from Hoteliers and attraction suppliers that are keen to impress Grandpacific tours. After all few companiespay there bills on time let a lone early.
Maybe you are considering a New Zealand Holiday then check out one of thier most popular tours of New Zealand here www.newzealandcoachtours.com
Before you go…have you got any experinces with pre paid package travel that supports or refutes Club Med’s claim to offering better value?
Let me know if you have a hot topic or pressing concern when it comes to planning travel.
Cheers
John C Spark
Expert Travel Planner
by admin on February 10, 2009