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If you’d like to take a cruise but don’t have someone to cruise with you, don’t let that stop you from seeing the world. Cruise lines welcome solo travelers, offering special events and services that will help you meet fellow passengers and be as social as you like. Here are some ways to get the most out of cruising as a single: Choose a ship with a low – or no – single supplement . The “single supplement” can be an obstacle for those who sail alone: it’s a fee charged by the cruise line to solo cruisers who wish to reserve an entire double-occupancy stateroom. This fee can be as much as 100% of your fare; but, you can find deals for far less than that. Several cruise lines have single supplements of 50% or less; your Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert can identify these for you and share insider knowledge of reduced or waived supplements for specific sailings. Your cruise expert can also help you find ships that have single-occupancy staterooms. For example, Norwegian Cru...

We work with cruise enthusiasts of all ages every day, and we know that many cruisers who are 55 years and older are looking for an experience that focuses less on the amenities of the ship and more on opportunities to explore and learn something new. So, if you (or someone you love) is a mature cruiser, here are some tips to help guide you to a wonderful cruise. Pick the right ship . Ship size has a huge influence on the overall cruise experience. Some can carry 5,000-plus guests and are loaded with features, from zip lines to giant movie screens to skydiving simulators. You may be the first in line for the thriller water slide, but if you’re looking for something quieter, you may like a smaller ship. Mid-size and smaller ships usually offer a higher level of service, too, with more crew per guest. Check for senior discounts . Some cruise lines regularly offer discounts to seniors, especially when you’re able to book well in advance. Others offer discounts to seniors for ...

The pace of life is relaxed and easy in Turks and Caicos, a collection of eight main islands and nearly 300 smaller islands just 30 miles southeast of the Bahamas. These low, limestone islands are popular with sun-seekers: the sun shines about 350 days of the year, with daytime temperatures consistently in the 80s. Excellent conditions for diving, mangrove swamps filled with biodiversity, historic salt works and lovely white sand beaches mean there are lots of different ways to spend a day there. Cruise ships call on the island of Grand Turk. From the dock, you can: Head to the beach . Spend a day building sand castles, playing beach games, and relaxing in a lounge chair with a cool drink. The Turks and Caicos lie along a barrier reef, so there are also great opportunities for snorkeling. Go SCUBA diving . Divers love Grand Turk. Just offshore, the water gets deep and the world’s third-largest barrier reef is waiting to be explored. During a port call, there’s usually ti...

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a “public health emergency of international concern” for the Zika virus on February 1, but also stated that it “found no public health justification for restrictions on travel or trade to prevent the spread of Zika virus.” Still, it makes sense to take precautions against Zika if you are traveling to an area where the virus is spreading. The following are some facts that can help you make informed decisions about your vacation plans. ·        Zika is currently spreading in parts of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Zika virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Zika may also be transmitted through contact with infected blood or sexual contact (sexual transmission can be prevented through the use of condoms). ·        Zika does not pose a major threat to most people, and there are precautions all travelers can t...