Thursday, June 18, 2009

Romantic Cruising: Honeymoons and Anniversaries

Cruises are known for being romantic vacations, and are often referred to as love boats. And they very well can be. Cruising is perfect for people who want to rekindle or enhance their relationship.

A stroll at sunset on the upper decks. A loving gaze at the formal dining table. Or more playful fun at the adult game events late at night!

Most beds in the staterooms are twins which can be pushed together into a queen-sized bed. Just make sure your travel agent and cruise line both know ahead of time that you will require 1 bed, not 2.

Also, ahead of time, your travel agent can arrange with the cruise ship to have a bon voyage gift waiting for you in your cabin for when you arrive at your room. Strawberries and champagne. Chocolates. Why not?

As romantic as it may make you feel, you must always remember that you are sharing this massive boat with many other people. You do have to keep your public displays of affection under control. Don't make out in the hallway. Don't grind all over each other in the dance club. And definitely don't start exposing body parts outside of your own stateroom.

In some ports of call, you can even have a romantic limousine or horse-drawn carriage awaiting your arrival just inside the gates on land. And imagine the surprise to your special someone if you did it ahead of time without her knowledge!

If you are a newlywed couple or have different last names, bring a copy of your marriage license or certificate for immigration, just in case.

Of course, you could always consider having the wedding onboard the cruise ship! Your guest will have access to the boat before it sails, but they will have to debark if they are not going to continue on with you for the cruise. Or, get married on land and have the reception onboard, while the ship is docked. By the way, the cruise director can arrange to have the wedding dress stored with the costumes, so there is no need to worry about that either.

a red rose on your partner's pillow, or champagne while in the jacuzzi are two very fun and romantic options for your cruise as well.

Musicians are often found around the ship as well. Why not have them play your partner's favourite song, or a song that means something special to the two of you.

Another romantic location onboard is your balcony, if you have one. Have a romantic dinner right in the comfort of your own room and balcony. A romantic sunset. Dolphins frolicking below.

So, when you are ready to experience the romance that is a cruise, go here first! www.kingarthur.myttn.com and soon you will find yourself and your loved one onboard the love boat!

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