Archive for January, 2008

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Costa Cruise Lines from $432

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Costa FortunaSail on the Costa Fortuna on the eastern caribbean seas and enjoy 7 nights of pleasure. Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 16th March, 2008, the Costa Fortuna will take you to the San Juan Port, San Maarten, Tortola, Nassau and back to Fort Lauderdale.

Designed as a tribute to the legendary ocean liners that once sailed between Italy and the Americas, the 105,000-ton Costa Fortuna harks back to the days of large, glamorous cruise ships. Built in the historic Sestri Ponente shipyards of Genoa, this 5 year old ship shares the same construction site as the great ships of the past and also took inspiration from them in its interior design and in the names of bars, lounges and other public areas on-board.

This ship is not without an abundance of modern features and amenities, however. Among them are the Internet Cafe, a video arcade and full-service spa and fitness center. Guests will enjoy a variety of dining options, including the Raffaello and Michelangelo main restaurants and the Cristoforo Colombo buffet. After dinner, catch a show at the Rex Theater, dance at the Vulcania Disco, try your luck at the Neptunia Casino or enjoy piano music at the Conte Rosso Piano Bar.

How To Plan The Perfect Caribbean Cruise

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Author: Megan Hazel

A Caribbean cruise vacation is something everyone should experience. Waking up to a crystal blue ocean, greeting you as you make your way to a tropical island shore is reason enough to visit the sea to the south. However, as great as a Caribbean cruise can be, a little bit of planning before you cast off can make your cruise and island experience even more enjoyable. Pre-trip planning is crucial to ensure the most enjoyment from your cruise. There are many important points to be considered beyond just where to go, when to go, and how to get there.

The warm temperatures, sunny beaches and variety of cultures make the Caribbean a popular winter cruise destination. The Caribbean Sea contains over 7000 islands, inlets, and beautiful coral reefs. Since the hurricane season generally ends in November, the weather is a promising feature during the winter months. Cruises to the Caribbean can be a very relaxing, fun-in-the-sun vacation, especially when well planned and coordinated. (more…)