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Vacationing aboard cruise ships has never been better, with massive vessels equipped with every possible convenience and the growing number of their ports of call. Mediterranean cruises are definitely worth your money; with accommodations and meals included and you get to visit different cities and countries in one trip, where you can go to sleep in one country and wake up in another. You can also personalize your vacation on cruises, you can go on expedition cruises, some offer singles only cruises, others cater to families and honeymooners. Along the way, you get to meet new people and make friends, traditional cruises assign you and your party tables every night and you share your meals along with fellow passengers each time. The best part is that Mediterranean cruises allow you to see and explore the beautiful region. You get to see places you have only seen in pictures such as the Greek islands of Crete, Santorini, and Rhodes. France is always included in the itineraries, especially its oldest and second largest city of Marseille, where you can learn its rich history, see great works of art, and eat delicious food.
Fit and Healthy on Mediterranean Cruises
Passengers on Mediterranean cruises do not have to worry about staying healthy and fit throughout the voyage. Many people think that being on a cruise will make you gain weight because you eat constantly and have little to do onboard. It will be hard not to be tempted with midnight buffets or snacks available anytime of the day but menus will always include healthy choices. Another way is to be active as much as you can; walk around the deck often, do some laps in the swimming pool, enjoy a game of tennis if there is a court available, and visit the gym to work up a really good sweat. Some ships are so big that you can actually get a good workout just by walking around the deck. For those prone to nausea or seasickness, you should consult your doctor first and request a prescription to prevent seasickness. You can also choose a large ship for your cruise; they are more stable than smaller ones and travel more smoothly in the water.
Travel Plans of Mediterranean Cruises
To choose an itinerary for your cruise can be quite overwhelming given the countless options available, especially for first time voyagers. For a general idea, most cruise lines divide their itineraries between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean. Cruises on the Eastern Mediterranean include stops in Rome, Croatia, the Greek Islands, Istanbul, and Athens while the Western Mediterranean cruises stop at France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. When choosing the itinerary you should consider the duration, you can easily find three to four day trips to month long cruises. Another consideration is the size of the ship; small to medium sized ones will offer varied and unique itineraries since they will have access to more ports than large cruise ships. They will be more expensive, though, and some do not allow children onboard. Select a travel plan that will go to places you are interested in and have activities that you will enjoy; make sure that you know what to see and do at every port you will stop at to get the most out of your cruise.
Going West with Mediterranean Cruises
Mediterranean cruises give you the opportunity to sail through Europe and get to enjoy its many sights and attractions. Cruise lines divide their itineraries between the western and eastern sides of the Mediterranean, each has its own certain set of locations they focus on but it is common to find certain ports featured in both. The countries of Spain, France, and Italy are focused on by western Mediterranean cruises, countries rich with history, imposing and intricate architecture, lively locals, and sumptuous cuisine. Cruise lines often have Barcelona, Spain as their departure and arrival point; most passengers after disembarking actually extend their trips two to three days to explore the city and visit famous attractions such as the awe inspiring Sagrada Familia, a church that is the lifes work of Antoni Gaudi. Most cruise ships also make their stops in Rome, Italy; it is a city full of historic sites and monuments such as the Colosseum where bloody battles between gladiators once entertained thousands of Roman people, the Pantheon where pagan gods were worshipped, and the largest church in the world, St. Peters Basilica. Some itineraries also have Monte Carlo, Monaco on them, made famous for its casinos, especially its Casino de Monte Carlo that was built by famed architect Charles Garnier in 1878.
