The Travel Professor
Join me on a journey across the broad spectrum of interesting travel topics. We’ll discuss destinations domestic and abroad, some familiar and some off the beaten path. We take a look at suppliers like cruise lines, air carriers and tour operators and find their bargains and special offerings. Got questions? Email thetravelprofessor@gmail.com.

Friday, February 16, 2007

More on cruise vacation misperceptions

“Cruise vacations cost too much!” Actually a cruise is often bargain when compared to land based vacations. Tally up what you really spent on one of the Tri-State’s favorite vacation spots-your trip to the Beach. Add cost of rooms, food, beverages, shows, all of your expenses and you’d be surprised at the total cost of this vacation. Then look at what’s included in your cruise fare-lodging, food, entertainment, transportation ports of call plus much much more. Use some simple arithmetic and I believe that when you look at total expenditures of your land vacation compared to a cruise you’ll agree that the cruise vacation is not more expensive but actually might be a better buy. There are many other advantages to cruising but I’ll let your travel agent share these with you.