Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

A cruise offers vacation convenience for everyone: you can unpack just once; see multiple destinations without having to make transportation arrangements; and never worry about where to find breakfast, lunch or dinner. In addition, the ship’s crew is always ready to help with your questions or special requests. All of that and more – including newer accessibility features on many ships – makes cruising a superb choice for people who have disabilities. With some advanced planning and the help of your professional travel advisor, you can enjoy a smooth and exciting cruise experience. First, be sure to choose the best cruise ship for you. You don’t need to limit your choices to newer ships – many older ships have been through major refurbishments that include added features for passengers with disabilities. Whether your choice is a new or seasoned ship, ask your professional travel advisor to help you determine if it really has what you need, whether that’s extra-wide or automatic doors; ...

If you’re looking for your perfect LGBT cruise, consider these two basic types: an all-gay charter cruise, or a standard cruise that includes an organized gay group. We don’t want to imply that cruises in general are not gay-friendly; in fact, many major cruise lines work to make sure they are welcoming to LGBT communities. Still, knowing that you’ll sail with an LGBT group can enhance your cruise experience. The first all-gay cruise – in which a tour operator hosts the cruise on a chartered ship – took place in the mid-1980s, and they’ve been growing in popularity ever since. On this type of cruise, most of the passengers are gay, which creates a high level of comfort for anyone worried about experiencing homophobia while on vacation. The tour operator will arrange entertainment and shore excursions that are gay-friendly, too. Another option is joining a gay group on a standard cruise. In this case, the tour operator doesn’t take over the whole ship, but brings together a ga...

Alaska is a unique treasure, brimming with natural beauty, expansive wilderness and Arctic wildlife. It is a rugged destination, but you can experience the stunning coastal scenery of its southeastern panhandle via the comforts of a cruise ship. Most major cruise lines offer wonderful cruises to Alaska, giving you a wide variety of ships, itineraries and staterooms to choose from. You’re sure to find one that accommodates your budget, too. Plus, keep in mind that there can be a lot of variation in Alaska’s weather, even during the relatively brief cruise season (mid-April through mid-September). For the warmest cruise conditions, look at July sailings. Still, low temperatures can be in the 40s even during the peak of summer. Dress warmly to stroll the deck in the early mornings, and dress in layers so you can easily adapt when the temperature rises – it can reach the 70s or even the low 80s on a sunny midsummer day. Most seven-day roundtrip cruises from Seattle or Vancouver sail throu...

As much as we love the expansive feeling of cruising on a wide-open ocean, we highly recommend the close-to-shore experience of a river cruise, too. There’s so much to see along the interior waterways of the world: major cities, quaint villages, castles and temples, mountains and valleys, and amazing cultural treats. Where can you take a river cruise? There are lots of possibilities. In Europe, the Danube is a popular choice for cruising. It flows along or through 10 different countries, so you can visit wonderful destinations from Germany to the Black Sea on a single itinerary (though most cruises focus on just one of the river’s three sections: upper, middle or lower). Vienna and Budapest are two of the most popular ports on the Danube. The Rhine is another historic European river, flowing from the Swiss Alps through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The river goes through areas of outstanding natural beauty, with castles, churches and vineyards perched on t...