The holiday season is a special time, which allows families time to spend with each other. However, the holiday season can be hectic and lots of work if you are having to cook a turkey for the extended family! Many families are now booking family vacations during the holiday season. Instead of feeling stressed during the holidays families can be relaxed and have some great fun. Between Christmas and New years there are some exciting offers and the destinations are endless: Mexico; Hawaii; Caribbean… For example Regent Seven Seas had an offer "Kids Sail Free" on an 8 night Mexican Riviera cruise for Dec. 18, 2006.
A cruise during the holiday season is a great way to have the best of both worlds. During the dinner hour family members can get together and reminisce. On port days individual family members can do their own thing and explore. On sea days the adults can lounge around the pool, while the children are enjoying the ultimate cruise activities such as: rock climbing; skating; surfing. Also, most large ships have a children and teens activity area. These are great places for the kids to meet and hang out with someone their own age. Friendships on cruise ships can last a lifetime!
If you are a grandparent or great-grandparent you might want to consider offering to take the grandchildren on a cruise to give Mom & Dad a break during the holidays. It is not too early to start planning your get a-way for next year! Consider how many family members will be going and what type of cabins you will require. Due to safety rules, children must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Children can bunk in the 3rd and 4th berths at reduced rates. To give your family more room book a suite with an adjoining cabin or book a family suite.
This article was written by Lorraine Gibson, Custom Travel Designer for Carlson Wagonlit Travel. She only recommends places that she has actually visited herself. Lorraine is available to assist you in booking your next cruise or vacation, and even makes housecalls within the Southern Okanagan! You can contact Lorraine at 250-485-2789 or visit her web site at www.cruisetoyou.com
