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Small-Ship Vacations Are Making Big Waves With Travelers
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Apr 29, 2007, 11:07
(NAPSI)-Small-ship vacations are making big waves with travelers.
In fact, the Associated Press cited European river cruises, a popular type of small-ship travel, as one of the hot trends in travel today.
Defined as vessels with 400 or fewer passengers, small ships include river ships, barges, yachts, freighters, small ocean-faring ships and others. Accommodations and service vary from a six-star luxury yacht cruise to a no-frills vacation on a working coastal steamer.
If you're considering a small-ship vacation, Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises' "101 Tips for Small Ship Travelers Abroad" may help. The free booklet introduces the concept and benefits of small-ship travel and tells you how to maximize your small-ship vacation.
Here are some sample tips:
• Compare Itineraries--Don't choose an itinerary just because it has the greatest number of ports. What really matters is how much time you'll spend in places you're most interested in. Your published itinerary should indicate arrival and departure times for each port--be sure you have ample time to explore.
• Choose The Ship That's Right For You--Would you prefer to experience southern France aboard a deluxe river ship with modern appointments or a slower-moving, classic barge? Cruise the Aegean under full sail or aboard a sleek, motorized yacht? Be specific with your travel agent or cruise company.
• Photography--Protect an expensive lens with a UV filter while traveling. Once onboard, use a polarizing filter to reduce glare and a minitripod or beanbag to steady your camera.
• The free, 74-page booklet was compiled from the expert advice of Grand Circle's ship captains, crew and guides aboard its award-winning fleet of 50+ small ships. It includes advice on medical and health issues, insurance, packing, shopping, photography and more. And the handy reference section includes cruise terminology and nautical terms, a conversion chart, tipping chart and lots more. For a free copy of the booklet, call (800) 248-3737.
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