Articles about cruise tips’

Jan 19, 2010

Choosing the Best Cruise For the Whole Family

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Kids are very excited when cruising season is just around the corner. However parents are faced with over 60 cruising lines and are left with a question: which is the best for my kids?
Age of your children will have to be considered as well as their take taste when it comes to cruise’s [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Kids on the Cruise

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
When it comes to taking kids along for vacations, there are not many choices because there are very activities which you and your kids enjoy equally. Activities designed specially for kids might not make a long vacation and you will have to do a mix and match job of involving kids in some [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Traveling With Kids on Cruises

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Traveling on cruises is always interesting and fascinating, as it represents the sheer lavishness and pleasure voyage. But when it comes to traveling with kids on the cruise liners, the situation becomes bit dicey. Kids are always notorious and hence there are lot many things which are required to consider while taking kids [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Cruise With Kids

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Cruising companies are going well in this last decade. There are many cruises which cater services to all strata of society, right from working class till rich and “well to do” people. One should surely have this experience with kids.
Generally cruises have the specified charges. Many a times, the 3rd and 4th guest [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Family Cruise Deals Will Give You the Freedom You Desire

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Have you been working late nights? Are you like one of those mothers, who are working day and night to earn for her children? Don’t you feel it is time you and your kids to enjoy together, to bond, to play and smile together? What you need is change of scenario or venue, [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Family Cruise Deals – The Perfect Gateway

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
The cruising companies have been getting more and more aggressive these days in attracting customers, a fact that is sure to make you titillate yourself. In order to withstand the competition, they are either slashing rates, or increasing the facilities available on board or both. The quality of entertainment is high on board.
The [...]


Jan 19, 2010

The Disney Cruise – An Amazing Experience

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Disney Cruise

By John Mcgough
The fun, the kids will enjoy on wont be limited to land, they even have a cruise ship on their name and the experience is simply mind blowing. Now, the cruise experience will be like visiting Disneyland on water!
The Disney-cruise is something that you will want to experience at least once in your [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Cruise For the Kids

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
The kids automatically know when the cruising season is about to come, and can be seen apparently from their expressions and reactions. However as parents one often wonders which cruise is best for the kids? Of course you would want to cruise where the safety is met, where kids can have fun. The [...]


Jan 19, 2010

How to Find a Perfect Cruise For Family

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Going for a cruise with family is something special with respect to family bonding. The cruises today are also arranged in such a way that they would cater the family member and especially the kids of all the ages. There are different kinds of activities and education programs which can develop interest in [...]


Dec 14, 2009

Cruise Ship Vacations – 10 Secrets Experienced Cruisers Know That Will Make Your Cruise Better

Dec 14, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Vincent Czepiel
Cruise ship vacations are a great way to travel, relax and visit exotic lands. Every cruise I take I learn something new that makes my next trip more enjoyable. Here are 10 secrets that will make all your cruise ship vacations memorable.

Most cruise lines offer special discounts
for past guests, police officers and firefighters, [...]


Oct 8, 2009

11 Tips For the First Time Cruiser

Oct 8, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips, Featured

By Steven Kirby
A cruise vacation can be an extremely expensive vacation but if you follow these tips you could save money and make your vacation even more special.

Board the ship way before you set sail.
Although everybody knows that you have to be on the ship 30 minutes before sailing not everybody knows that you [...]


May 5, 2008

You Don’t Cruise, You Lose!

May 5, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By: Erick Laseca
Cruises to Mexico aren’t what they used to be…they’re much, much more. Whether you’re single or married, gay or lesbian, with or without children, on a low-carb diet or abandoning it, blind, a nudist, or just a die-hard Disney fan, Mexico has the cruise for you. As an added bonus, those who travel [...]


May 5, 2008

Want to See the World? Take a Cruise Ship Vacation!

May 5, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By: William Lund
Perhaps not everybody is cut out to cruise, but a lot of us are. I have a twin brother John, who likes to do stuff like hike through the Himalayas in the snow, and truck through the jungles of Brazil. Well he can have his adventures, but when I am on vacation I [...]


May 5, 2008

Cruise Tips To Maximize Your Cruise Vacation

May 5, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By: Mary Hanna
You are getting ready for your much anticipated cruise vacation. The best way to maximize your cruise travel is to have some of these cruise tips about the little things you should know. Many cruisers have questions about phoning home, seasickness, laundry facilities, and photography while on their cruise vacation. These are not [...]


Mar 28, 2008

Planning A Cruise Vacation For The Perfect Cruise Experience

Mar 28, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Mary Hanna
Cruise vacations are one of the most exciting and fun vacations you and your family will ever have. Planning your cruise vacation is the key to making the most of the cruise experience.
Cruise ships are floating hotels that sail through ocean while you enjoy all the hotel’s amenities provided. They have casinos, swimming [...]


Mar 28, 2008

The Ultimate Cruise Ship Vacation Is Yours For The Taking

Mar 28, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Zark Barker

When you think about preparing for your cruise vacation you probably picture packing a swimsuit and camera. However, there are a few things that often get overlooked that can make a huge difference.
If your trip takes you outside the country, make sure your passport is valid. As soon as you receive your cruise [...]


Mar 27, 2008

Leave The Steamer Trunk At Home When You Cruise!

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Joseph Ewart
There are really no ‘dress codes’ on cruise ships but more like guidelines to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this writer is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula which is take the number of cruise days and multiply by [...]


Mar 27, 2008

Experience Dining Onboard a Cruise

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Joseph Ewart
If there is one thing the every cruise buff knows, its food. From newbie to experienced pro, the dining onboard has always been a hot topic of conversation and even a key selling point for those new to the industry. If you have not heard about or experienced the massive array of choices [...]


Mar 27, 2008

Special Needs Cruising Made Easy

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Joseph Ewart
Cruise lines want the overall experience to be excellent and enjoyable for all guests including those with physical challenges. Typically ships operated by U.S. based cruise lines offer vessels that provide accommodations for most special needs passengers with a variety of accessible features.
Most new ships have been designed to meet most of the [...]


Mar 27, 2008

Top 10 Cruise Travel Savings Tips

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Joe Ewart
1. Maximum flexibility = Maximum savings – Most travelers have some flexibility in their travel dates, especially if planning ahead of time. Let your cruise specialist know that you can consider alternate departure dates that may have lower rates available. Keep in mind cruise lines will offer better prices and perks on sailings [...]


Mar 27, 2008

Fun Pass for Carnival Cruises

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By:  Nicky Pilkington
How well do you prepare yourself for a vacation is also an important matter. Unprepared ness can cost a lost. Certain things have to be note while on a Carnival cruise. Booking procedures, onboard rules should be known well in order to have a carefree vacation…
FROM 9/11onwards, the Department of Homeland Security requires [...]


Mar 27, 2008

The Facts About Hawaii Vacation Cruises

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By: Terry Edwards
Hawaii vacation cruises are perhaps the best option for the first-time visitor to this tropical island paradise. A cruise around Hawaii is an excellent way to spend your vacation and see all of the different islands of the state. In this article, I will discuss some of the benefits as well as some [...]


Mar 27, 2008

Tips for First Time Cruisers

Mar 27, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By:  Amy Nutt
Cruise holidays are becoming more and more popular these days. Actually, with the hectic lifestyles that many people are leading these days, cruise trips are a great option for them to take a break from the pressures of their work life.
These trips are tailored to offer great relaxation and entertainment to ensure that [...]


Mar 25, 2008

What to wear in a cruise

Mar 25, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise

By Michel Tam

If you want to enjoy your trip in a carnival cruise, you must plan the assortment of clothing very carefully. All this does not necessarily means that you have to go out there and buy a new attire just for your trip. It is very possible that you have all the clothes that [...]