Take advantage of cruise savings
Searching on the internet for a dream holiday can result in making considerable savings if you choose a sailing vacation package which will leave you financially better off maybe enabling you to rent somewhere to stay in the beautiful country of Thailand, on a second holiday. There are fabulous villas on offer online, with every conceivable facility you will need to spend a memorable time in Pattaya for instance, one of the busiest and most interesting coastal resorts in Asia. If you take Princess cruises which travel to the four corners of the globe including Thailand, you will see fabulous palm fringed beaches with turquoise waters lapping onto the shore which will maybe sway you to decide to rent a luxury villa in this fantastic and fascinating country. Onboard the liner you can have an exclusive tour of what goes on behind the scenes discovering how everything is run from the engine control room, the laundry to the medical centre ending with meeting the captain on the bridge of the ship. Other shipping companies which travel to the Far East include Royal Caribbean cruises which have wonderful onboard luxurious facilities including swimming pools, ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls and fitness centres to keep you trim. In the evenings the entertainment is just as exciting and there is plenty to choose from, professional ice skating shows, live music and comedy, multiplex cinemas showing the latest movies and a fine casino where you can try your luck and have a flutter.
Amazing cabin companion
"My first time on board Independence of the Seas and on a cruise. The food was okay but the facilities are amazing. Incredible ice skating spectacular and a huge range of services on board from ben and jerrys ice cream to excellent shore excursions." - James, Southampton on 16th Sep 2009 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
Sailing to the Far East
If you have dreamt of living abroad but haven't quite taken the plunge, a good idea would be to rent a luxury villa maybe in Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular resorts. There are companies online who rent houses for periods of between six and twelve months which would give you enough time to see whether Thailand is the place for you to live or holiday in. If you have never visited the Far East before then there are many sailing liners which could take you, for example, P&O cruises, who travel to Singapore, Thailand, Bali and other destinations. They offer you a wide choice of air-conditioned accommodation with your own personal steward and have fine facilities such as swimming pools, whirlpool spas and fully-equipped gymnasiums with beautiful ocean views. For dining there are food courts, daytime grills and pizzerias, afternoon high teas, sandwiches, cakes, pastries and silver service restaurants. Sailing with Fred Olsen cruises passengers can enjoy many shore excursions visiting major ports where the vessel will anchor, for example, Thailand where you may spend a couple of days. This will allow you, if you are interested in renting a luxury villa to visit Pattaya, where the letting agent may take you to see one of their splendid houses. You usually have to pay two months rental as a security deposit and one month in advance but this is well worth it considering what is on offer, for example, swimming pool, gardens, high speed internet and are often fully-furnished.
Expedition in Cane Garden Beach
"A great entertainment team with Steven Guy at the lead.Strum Jam were excellent in Horizons.All shows were superb and very entertaining." - Rutter, Gorleston on 19th Sep 2009 (Thomson Cruises)
Luxury liners and luxury villas
Cruises from Southampton are gaining in popularity and these luxury liners take passengers to destinations around the world visiting the fascinating continents of Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. If you have ever been to Asia on holiday and in particular Thailand, you may have travelled to Pattaya which is on the eastern coast overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. This exotic location with its abundance of nature and culture makes it an ideal place to rent a luxury villa for long periods of time and by searching on the internet you can find sites which specialise in providing first class houses. On Cunard cruises there is also first class accommodation for guests to relax in, often comprising classic elegance and stylish furnishings with private balconies, a refrigerator, TV, ensuite bathroom, bathrobes and slippers. For bookworms there is an extensive library where you can choose your favourite reading matter and also there may be books related to your specific cruise itinerary which you will find very interesting and helpful during your voyage. As well as a library there are internet stations where you can listen to music or maybe log on to the internet and find out all about Pattaya and Thailand in general if you are interested in renting a villa in this beautiful country. Sailing with NCL cruises gives passengers the flexibility and freedom especially when dining, as there are no set meal times or dress codes with plenty of restaurants to enjoy international cuisine prepared by top chefs.
Perfectly clean ship
"Didnt do any organised trips our favourite port was st raphael it was such a beautiful place. Couldn't fault anything we stayed in a suite which was very clean and spacious the ship was beautiful .Entertainment was very good our favourite was fogwell flax what a talented comedian." - Yates, Skelmersdale on 18th Sep 2009 (Ocean Village Cruises)
Different destinations
Choosing where to go on a sailing vacation can be thoroughly confusing when looking on the internet at the beautiful locations available to you. Why not try Caribbean cruises, which as the name suggests, sails to either the East or West of the beautiful Caribbean Sea with its sunny beaches and interesting ports of call. Both offer guests the chance to swim and scuba dive in the turquoise seas, shop in quaint boutiques in the ports of call and try the local speciality foods. An alternative vacation could be Pattaya in Thailand where you may wish to rent a luxury villa and if you spend some time searching on the internet you can find reasonably priced holiday homes. Most houses have all the modern facilities you would expect, such as internet and cable TV, fridge, cooker and washing machine, the letting agents can also provide you with maids, nannies or drivers to help make your stay all the more welcome. Holidaymakers enjoy destinations worldwide and if you choose to travel with MSC cruises you can visit South Africa which is one of the more fascinating continents. Cruising holidays are renowned for making new friends and acquaintances and if you have previously rented a luxury villa in Pattaya you may wish to recommend the letting agent's website for them to browse and maybe make a reservation. Worldwide vacations with Celebrity cruises will take you to Mexico, Panama and Bermuda for you to experience different destinations, interesting cultures and their unique history.
Spotlessly clean hallway
"Our first meal on board was in the Horizon self service restaurant where the quality was of an excellent standard with a choice of food which always suited us. As for evening dining we chose the anytime option in the Michael Angelo and Botticelli restaurant and again found the service was excellent as well as the variety of food." - Williams, Tewkesbury on 17th Sep 2009 (Princess Cruises)
