For many people, a Caribbean cruise is a dream vacation – after all, the Caribbean is a wonderful place, with a warm climate, some spectacular scenery, and the perfect mix of relaxing, peaceful places, and a party atmosphere.  A Caribbean cruise is an ideal retreat for people looking to get away from home and enjoy something different, while being pampered along the way.

The History Behind The Name

The Caribbean is named after the Caribbean Sea.  The islands surrounding it have now become famous, and the islands themselves are what people usually think of first.  The word 'Caribbean' comes from the term 'Caribs', which was one of the main Amerindian groups during the 15th Century when the Europeans came to the islands.

Some also refer to it as the West Indies and that came from Christopher Columbus who once thought that he landed in the south or east of Asia when in truth he was already in the Americas. As for Spanish explorers, they assign the generic term Antilles to lands that are recently discovered that is where the Sea of the Antilles, Caribbean Sea in various European languages, was derived. Read more

For food lovers, cruising is one great meal after another. If you hate the daily commute, you’ll be thrilled with cruise travel. You can walk around the ship to anything you want to do. Keep up your fitness routine at the health club, which is usually on the upper decks.

Keeping fit on a cruise can be a lot of fun, with top class gym equipment at your disposal.  Often, the gyms will offer wonderful views too, so you can enjoy looking out to sea while daydreaming on the exercise bike.  Once you're done with your keep fit for the day, give your aching muscles a soak in the whirlpool, or get a massage to help them unwind. Read more

If you've never been to Alaska before, then why not experience it in the most unique and spectacular way.  A cruise to Alaska will make even the journey an adventure.   Alaska is not a place many people would choose to live all year round, but it is a great holiday location, and after your first visit you can be sure you will want to return again next year.

What Can You Enjoy In Alaska?

The tourist industry in Alaska is booming at the moment – there are packages available to suit all kinds of travelers, and at all budget ranges.  A vacation to Alaska will offer you sights, culture, and experiences that you cannot get anywhere else in the world, and a cruise to Alaska will really add to this experience. Read more

While many people envision a cruise as a way to get away from civilization for a while, that is not really totally true.  While a cruise can be a tranquil, relaxing experience if you want it to be, it can also be an ideal 'city break' too – imagine if you could leave the hustle, bustle and stress of a city, without leaving behind all of the things you like, such as the cinema, entertainment, bars, restaurants, and the gym?

Almost everything you could possibly want is available on a cruise ship – leave your stress on the dock, and enjoy a Utopian city, with all the amenities you could wish for, on a floating island.  You don't even have to worry about feeling sea-sick, as modern ships are so calm, with special 'anti-roll' technology, that you don't even notice you are moving unless you come up to the deck and watch the sea. Read more

One big cruise ship like MSC Italian offers a cruise that lasts for two weeks. Included countries in the package are England, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Croatia and Portugal. The trip would start in England at Dover. On the third day, the ship would reach Cork before moving on to Lisbon then Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina, Dubrovnik and finally Venice. The ship will usually stop at small cities for one day, arriving in the morning at around 8 am then leaving again at around 6 pm. For bigger cities like Barcelona, the ship may remain overnight or more.  Read more

There are a lot of cruise lines stopping over Aruba because of its outstanding tourism growth and figures. Recently, Aruba made a solid mark in the cruise market generating  over 50% growth in terms of cruise passengers. Italian Line, Costa Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Royal Cruise Line, Majestic Cruise Line, Cunard and Sun Line are just some of the liners that are competing with each other to take visitors to this  spectacular paradise in the Caribbean every year. The Aruba Ports Authority has been very busy together with the Cruise Tourism Authority making renovation plans to further improve amenities and surroundings.  So it looks like the best is yet to come.

Summer is the most popular time to visit Aruba. All southern Caribbean cruises make a stop over Aruba in Aruba.   Most long voyages usually include Aruba since it is a bit far South, about  20 kilometers from Valenzuela. Read more

There is no shortage of lakes where tourists can experience getaway houseboat cruises in Oklahoma. Great spots to include on your list are Lake Eufaula, Hugo Lake, Lake Texoma, Wister Lake, Sardis Lake, Lake Murray, Waurika Lake, Arcadia Lake, Draper Lake, Lake Thunderbird, Hudson Lake and Ft. Gibson Lake.

Some of these feature the cleanest water in the state and in all of the United States. All provide breathtaking backgrounds of mountains, trees and rock formations. Families, couples and single individuals will surely enjoy going on a getaway houseboat cruise in Oklahoma.  This is just the ideal spot and perfect atmosphere for getting that much needed rest and relaxation you have been talking about for so long. Read more

When considering a European cruise, be sure to add a cruise to Ireland to the top of your list of possibilities.  This beautiful country is situated just northwest of Continental Europe. Visitors will find hundreds of islands and islets spread around the Irish Sea very near the island of Great Britain. Ireland is the twentieth largest island all over the world and the third in Europe.  That would explain why Ireland cruises are among the most popular in Europe and are often included in most European cruise package tours.

Dropping By The Emerald Isle

The Emerald Isle holds a lot of history, culture and tradition that visitors get to experience when they take a cruise to Ireland.  You will be able to enjoy the seascape as well as the breathtaking formations of the island itself. Take note that Ireland is part of mainland Europe, except that it is an isolated island. Read more

Aruba has the official motto “One Happy Island”. Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to this Caribbean paradise every year to experience captivating landscapes and seascapes, fun-filled activities and unique culture and tastes.  If  you plan to go on a cruise, make sure that a cruise to Aruba is at the top of your list.

Why  Choose Aruba?

Aruba has a very rich heritage and history. It is a melting pot of people coming from all over the globe although original inhabitants where Arawak Indians.   Cruises to Aruba are filled with anticipation and excitement.  Cruisers will already sense the sentimental culture just by viewing the captivating brochures about cruises to Aruba.  Read more

Houseboats have become very popular in many states all over America. Oklahoma in particular has a wide range of houseboats. These are usually moored or kept stationary, not motored and basically serves as scenic homes for people. Several tourists have been coming over to Oklahoma to try getaway cruises on houseboats in Oklahoma.  These getaway houseboat cruises are spectacular living because of the views, laid back atmosphere and adventures.

Recreational House boating

After World War II, Americans were beginning to find staying in the water longer a lot of fun which started the hobby. Today there are a variety of houseboats available for sale or rental in Oklahoma. Some of these are motorized which can travel on sea while others are built to stay in lakes and inland waterways only. Some houseboats have a respectable length of around 40 feet while luxury models can range as long as over 70 feet. Read more