Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

Panama City from the Pacific Ocean A cruise through the Panama Canal is more than a rare opportunity to see this major engineering achievement; it’s also a chance to enjoy some of Central America's unique ports. Here’s a look at just some of the ports that may be included in a Panama Canal itinerary. Fuerte Amador, Panama, sits on a narrow causeway at the western end of the canal, with plenty of duty-free shops, locally handcrafted gifts, and restaurants. But there’s also the Biomuseo, a Frank Gehry-designed museum that highlights the area’s extreme biodiversity, and the Punto Culebra Nature Center, where you can meet some of Panama’s wildlife, including sloths. Fuerte Amador is just five miles from Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo (Old Town), which has beautiful colonial architecture set around lovely plazas. You can also visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center to learn even more about the canal and watch other ships pass through. Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, is a major sea...

  Quebec, Canada Thinking about heading straight from the airport to the cruise ship? Think again! For our recent late-September Canada and New England cruise, we flew into Montreal three days before embarkation to see the stunning fall colors and explore Eastern Canada. Arriving at least a day or two before your ship sails is highly recommended. Flight delays and cancellations are far too common these days, and arriving early completely eliminates that stress while giving you time to experience a world-class city. Here is what we learned during our three days in beautiful, historic Montreal.   Where We Stayed: Embassy Suites Near Old Town We spent our three pre-cruise nights at the Embassy Suites , located right on the edge of the city center. It proved to be an excellent home base for our trip. The Rooms: The hotel is located in a beautifully remodeled building, and we loved the spacious layout of our room. The Vibe: The on-site hotel restaurant ...

A beach in South Africa Celebrating a winter holiday (or two) while on a cruise is a fantastic idea. So, where should you sail? Many travelers looking for a winter holiday getaway choose to sail in The Bahamas or the Caribbean, and these are solid choices: they are close to home, with reliably warm, sunny weather, lovely scenery, abundant beaches, and many other attractions. However, other destinations may be right for you. Here are some to consider. European Christmas Markets. During December, Christmas markets pop up in cities and towns along the rivers of Europe, including the Rhine and the Danube. You can browse the locally made gifts and keepsakes, sip delicious hot drinks, sample traditional holiday dishes, and admire sparkling light displays. The Mediterranean. Winter is the quiet season for Mediterranean cruises, so your professional travel advisor may be able to find some exceptional fares. The weather will be cool and a bit rainier than in summer, but you won’t face sum...