Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

Cruise line literature often includes pictures of couples and families having a wonderful time on board, but cruising is a terrific getaway for single people, too. If you don’t like to travel on your own, a cruise will automatically make you part of an onboard community where it’s easy to find people to chat, dine or dance with: but, you always have the option of spending time on your own. For example, you can curl up in a cozy corner with a good book, relax in the sun, attend a lecture, take in a cooking demonstration or enjoy a pampering skin treatment in the onboard spa.   Here are a few things to take into consideration as you look for the right cruise opportunity for you: o    Many single travelers choose smaller ships, where it can be easier to find other singles on board. Some of today’s mega-ships carry more than 5,000 passengers, which can make it a bit more difficult to find other singles (though there are sure to be plenty of friendly couples and fa...

Roatán, one of the world’s best locations for snorkeling and diving, is also a popular cruise destination. Roatán is the largest of the Bay Islands group, located about 30 miles off the coast of Honduras in the Western Caribbean . The island is bordered by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, but there is more to this 36-mile long island than world-class diving. Through the centuries, Roatán has been settled by travelers from the Honduran mainland, former Afro-Carib slaves and colonists from Great Britain and Spain, which has made the island quite diverse. Coxen Hole, the capital of the Bay Islands and a center of politics and business, is a starting point for tours of Roatan’s villages, flower farms, mangrove tunnels and lovely beaches. The Sandy Bay community offers a number of cultural attractions, including the Institute of Marine Sciences (where dolphin encounters can be arranged as a cruise line shore excursion) and the Carambola Botanical Gardens. French Ha...

When you think about booking a cruise, what’s most important to you? Is it the accommodations, the dining options, the shore excursions, the onboard entertainment? To find out what’s most important to the majority of cruise enthusiasts, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recently conducted a survey of nearly 900 travel agents who specialize in cruise vacations. According to the agents, shipboard accommodations are their clients’ most important consideration. They consider price, amenities, Wi-Fi access, the availability of adjoining rooms and even the quality of the bedding. Cuisine was second on the list, and the agents reported that almost 75 percent of clients look for ships with alternatives to the main dining room, such as specialty restaurants or casual “Lido Deck” dining. More clients are also requesting heart-healthy cuisine. Entertainment placed third, with clients looking for Broadway-style shows, Las Vegas-style revues or famous-name acts on b...

With nearly 3,000 miles of coastline that features historic cities, resort towns, inviting sand dunes and imposing cliffs, Argentina provides memorable cruise scenery. Argentinean ports are often included in cruises of South America’s beautiful Atlantic coastline, along with stops in Brazil and Uruguay . Some cruises continue around the continent’s southern tip, Cape Horn, to call on the Andes-backed ports of Chile . Others depart from Ushuaia , Argentina ’s southernmost city, to venture to the Falkland Islands or the spectacular, icy world of Antarctica .   The Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires has a European heritage, evident in many of its homes and other buildings. It’s often called the “ Paris of the South,” and you’ll see Parisian-style boulevards, parks and cafes mixed with Tango clubs. Take a tour of La Recoleta Cemetery to see the extremely grand tombs and crypts, one of which is the resting place of Eva Perón. The recently refurbished Teatro Colón is considered...

On a hot summer day, we were looking at pictures from our last cruise in Alaska. It was a great time: cool days in late summer in Alaska -- what more could you ask for? The best experience on the trip (beside spending quality time with my wife), was the whale watching tour in Juneau.  Late summer is a GREAT time to visit Alaska! Every time we go to Alaska, we see something new...   The experience of a lifetime -- every time! Click on any picture to go to the album and see the actual photos.

The cruise industry is continually topping itself, introducing new ships with features designed to increase guests’ comfort and enjoyment. One of this year’s new ships is the Avalon Panorama , which sets a new standard for European river cruise ships. Avalon calls the Panorama a “suite ship.” It has two decks of suites with wall-to-wall windows that, when open, give the sitting area the feel of a large, open-air balcony. Each suite is 200 square feet, almost one-third larger than the industry standard. The ship also offers amenities, such as an Internet Corner with Wi-Fi access, a library, a spacious Sky Deck with a shade system, a heated whirlpool and an open-air restaurant. In each suite, you’ll find an elegant marble bath, a flat-screen television and fresh flowers. The Panorama is currently sailing 14-night, Amsterdam-Budapest itineraries, stopping in Vienna on the way. Avalon will introduce two more “suite ships” – the Vista and the Visionary – in 2012. Like its sis...

Great information - to read complete article, click this LINK .  The article is written for travel in Erope, but the advice works for any international travel-- including the Caribbean Islands.  The islands may share the North Americian numbering plan with the US and Canada, but international roaming rates can still apply. Electronic communication, such as disposable mobile phones, cheap and easy Wi-Fi, and social networking, is revolutionizing the way we travel. But the digital development I am most enthused about is the smartphone. My iPhone has quickly become my favorite travel companion, whether it's keeping me on top of my work, keeping me in touch with my kids, or simply keeping me entertained.... LINK Also, the information is posted on our Facebook page. To find our site, search for ATTHETA on your Facebook home page.  Once there, click "LIKE" on page to read our Facebook postings.