Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

It’s been a challenging year for The Bahamas, the island group that lies just 50 miles east of Miami. During the first few days of September 2019, Hurricane Dorian caused extensive damage and loss of life on several Bahamian islands. Recovery efforts continue, and the islands are looking forward to welcoming cruise passengers again soon. Proximity to the U.S. is one of the things that makes a Bahamas cruise special. Sailing there provides an exotic island getaway, but it’s amazingly close to home. That’s why The Bahamas are a top choice for first-time cruisers who want to get their sea legs. Experienced cruisers also enjoy a quick, relaxing, and affordable getaway to The Bahamas. The low-lying islands are fringed with sandy beaches lapped by calm water, lovely for swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Cruise ports include Nassau and Freeport. Depending on the cruise line you choose, you may also spend a day on a well-equipped private island, such as Disney’s Castaway Cay, H...

Through the years, cruise lines have become better and better and giving guests “the old razzle dazzle” – that is, the magic of live theater performance. With beautiful, technology-laden venues and top-notch talent, onboard productions truly rival those on New York’s Broadway or London’s West End. Here are just some of the shows at sea that have been knocking the socks off audiences. Wherever you might sail on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas , the ship’s production of “Mamma Mia!” will have you convinced you’re in the Greek Isles, where the sweet story of love across the generations takes place. Your inner dancing queen (we all have one) will love it. The musical productions on other Royal Caribbean ships include “CATS,” “Grease” and “We Will Rock You.” The amazing (and true) story of the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Jersey Boys” is an emotional journey set to the group’s greatest hits of the 1960s and 1970s. Featured on the Norwegian Bliss , th...

A cruise can introduce you to a new interest or help you develop a current interest, such as art appreciation. Many cruise ships house an array of wonderful works by artists, both famous and emerging, that make time onboard even more enjoyable. Holland America Line’s partnership with the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, which houses masterpieces like Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid , populates a special gallery on the Westerdam with reproductions of the museum’s famous works. On other Holland America ships, onboard gallery spaces show works by emerging artists in the ports of call; for example, if a ship is in the Caribbean, the gallery features works by Caribbean artists. The ships of Viking Ocean Cruises are decorated with the work of Nordic artists from a broad range of genres and eras. Guests can use the Viking Voyager app to follow a self-guided art tour, including some original works by Norway’s most famous artist, Edvard Munch. The cruise line also has ri...

Relationships with suppliers – you know when you’re visiting your neighborhood restaurant where the servers are familiar and give you a new dessert to try with your meal sometimes? Companies and people love to reward loyalty and the same is true about travel providers. Travel advisors have relationships with these companies and their staff and want to keep that relationship mutually beneficial! The suppliers know that if they can keep their travel advisors’ clients happy, they’ll be more likely to send more people their way. Sometimes this can translate into extra attention, free upgrades, or even things like chocolate-covered strawberries in your room! Knowledge about products – what’s the best travel insurance and should you get it? If something were to go wrong or there were any last-minute changes, which suppliers have the best cancellation policies? Ask your advisor! They treat knowledge about travel like it’s their job (because it is!) Better rates / added benefits – you...

From Blue Crush to The Endless Summer , many of us have only experienced surfing through movies, often leaving us wishing we could be surfing somewhere ourselves. Do you know some of the most popular spots in the world for surfers to flock to? Kauai, Hawaii If you were wanting to see where the heart of surfing began and to see what Hawaii has to offer, check out Kauai during the summer months. However, if you're more experienced, visit South Shore from November to February where you can see ocean swells that are as large as 30 – 40 feet. Kalapaki Beach – This beach is great for those who are just learning to surf because of the protective break walls that help create gentle conditions to surf in. Kahili Beach – If you’re a beginner and are traveling in the summer months, this will be a good beach for you because the waves are consistent and small. In the winter, the waves become longer and more powerful, making this spot more dangerous. Nevertheless, this would be a gr...