When choosing a children's program, or a cruise that includes a children's program, there are a few items you really should consider to ensure that your little ones will indeed have a good, big time.
Frequency
Not all ship's children's programs run on every cruise. Make sure that the program operates for the sailing you booked. Some cruise lines even offer the children's program only when a minimum number of children are booked!
Ages
Make sure that the children's program is at the appropriate age level for your child. Although the major cruise lines, and the best programs, have enough counselors to separate the ages, some still group the younger ones with the older ones. And then it's not so much fun anymore.
Hours
Some ships have blocks of time or only intermittently scheduled activities. Such are best for teenagers who want to do other things or just hang out during the day. If a young cruiser encounters a 3 1/2 hour empty time block, however, he will certainly become bored, and then it's back to you babysitting again. As far as evening hours are concerned, though without a program, you will either need a babysitter (for an extra charge, of course), or take your children to the evening entertainments, or return straight to your cabin after supper.
Facilities
Most ships do have designated children's areas, and this is for everyone's benefit. The children know where to go. The parents know where there kids are. And the teenagers can get away from both the little kids and the parents.
Staff
Enough staff workers means enough age-appropriate divisions and activities.
Safety
Areas for small children should have gates so they can't get out, and so unwanted people can't get in. There should also be a sign-in and a sign-out procedure.
Port Hours
Some children's programs are working when the ship is in port, but other children's programs are not. You might have to take them along on your shore excursions, or leave them on the ship with their newly-found friends.
When you're ready to book that exciting cruise for your children, and yourself, make sure to do that at www.kingarthur.myttn.com!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Provisions for a 7-day Midsize Cruise Ship
• 24,236 pounds of beef
• 5,040 pounds of lamb
• 7,216 pounds of pork
• 4,600 pounds of veal
• 1,680 pounds of sausage
• 10,211 pounds of chicken
• 3,156 pounds of turkey
• 13,851 pounds of fish
• 350 pounds of crab
• 2,100 pounds of lobster
• 25,736 pounds of fresh vegetables
• 15,150 pounds of potatoes
• 20,003 pounds of fresh fruit
• 3,260 gallons of milk
• 1,976 quarts of cream
• 600 gallons of ice cream
• 9,235 dozen eggs
• 5,750 pounds of sugar
• 3,800 pounds of rice
• 1,750 pounds of cereal
• 450 pounds of jelly
• 2,458 pounds of coffee
• 1,936 pounds of cookies
• 2,450 tea bags
• 120 pounds of herbs and spices
• 3,400 bottles of assorted wines
• 200 bottles of champagne
• 200 bottles of gin
• 290 bottles of vodka
• 350 bottles of whiskey
• 150 bottles of rum
• 45 bottles of sherry
• 600 bottles of assorted liqueurs
• 10,100 bottles/cans of beer
Fortunately for everyone, you don't have to sleep among such incredible provisions!
Book your next cruise, and partake of some of these provisions, at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
• 5,040 pounds of lamb
• 7,216 pounds of pork
• 4,600 pounds of veal
• 1,680 pounds of sausage
• 10,211 pounds of chicken
• 3,156 pounds of turkey
• 13,851 pounds of fish
• 350 pounds of crab
• 2,100 pounds of lobster
• 25,736 pounds of fresh vegetables
• 15,150 pounds of potatoes
• 20,003 pounds of fresh fruit
• 3,260 gallons of milk
• 1,976 quarts of cream
• 600 gallons of ice cream
• 9,235 dozen eggs
• 5,750 pounds of sugar
• 3,800 pounds of rice
• 1,750 pounds of cereal
• 450 pounds of jelly
• 2,458 pounds of coffee
• 1,936 pounds of cookies
• 2,450 tea bags
• 120 pounds of herbs and spices
• 3,400 bottles of assorted wines
• 200 bottles of champagne
• 200 bottles of gin
• 290 bottles of vodka
• 350 bottles of whiskey
• 150 bottles of rum
• 45 bottles of sherry
• 600 bottles of assorted liqueurs
• 10,100 bottles/cans of beer
Fortunately for everyone, you don't have to sleep among such incredible provisions!
Book your next cruise, and partake of some of these provisions, at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Traveling Solo 7: Rewards of Traveling Solo
Although there are challenges when traveling by yourself, such as dining alone, advance research, and more careful planning, traveling alone really says nothing about your except that you are independent and adventurous. Actually, rather than felling sorry for you, many people will actually be jealous about your spirit of freedom.
Travel partners can cause great friction due to different interests of each person, and different stamina levels of each person, or even different patience levels of each person.
Solo travel, however, means you can tailor the vacation to your own tastes, energies, and timetable. You co go where you want, when you want, and do what you want.
Being alone, you can try different things, different foods, different activities.
Actually, traveling alone does help your competence, assurance, and independence.
There are so many other reasons why you should consider traveling, even if it's alone. And why not just do it, and discover for yourself some of your own favourite reasons for traveling alone! Just make sure to first book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com.
Travel partners can cause great friction due to different interests of each person, and different stamina levels of each person, or even different patience levels of each person.
Solo travel, however, means you can tailor the vacation to your own tastes, energies, and timetable. You co go where you want, when you want, and do what you want.
Being alone, you can try different things, different foods, different activities.
Actually, traveling alone does help your competence, assurance, and independence.
There are so many other reasons why you should consider traveling, even if it's alone. And why not just do it, and discover for yourself some of your own favourite reasons for traveling alone! Just make sure to first book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Traveling Solo 6: Safety in Travel
When you are traveling alone, safety in hotel rooms is a concern. Ask for a room near the elevator, not at the end of a hallway. Ask for someone at the front desk to accompany you to your room, especially if you are in a larger hotel. The employee would then go into the room first and check the bathroom, behind the curtains, and on the balcony. Make sure there is a lock on your balcony door, and a peephole and chain on your room door, as well. Rather than posting your maid service requested card on your door, which announces you are not in for everyone to see, call the housekeeping department instead.
Use that door peephole whenever anyone arrives, and if you don't recognize the person, call the front desk for identification and verification. Don't directly accept anything, but instead have it left at the front desk. When in the elevator alone, stand next to the floor button panel and push the next button if something is strange in that elevator. Close the curtains and put a light on if you expect to arrive after dark. Ask the hotel staff to identify bad parts of town on your travel map. Don't keep all of your money and identification with you together in the same place. Have keys and payment/cash ready before they are immediately needed. Don't let a stranger touch you or any of your belongings.
So, now that you know some of the tricks to safely traveling when traveling alone, make sure to book that solo vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com!
Use that door peephole whenever anyone arrives, and if you don't recognize the person, call the front desk for identification and verification. Don't directly accept anything, but instead have it left at the front desk. When in the elevator alone, stand next to the floor button panel and push the next button if something is strange in that elevator. Close the curtains and put a light on if you expect to arrive after dark. Ask the hotel staff to identify bad parts of town on your travel map. Don't keep all of your money and identification with you together in the same place. Have keys and payment/cash ready before they are immediately needed. Don't let a stranger touch you or any of your belongings.
So, now that you know some of the tricks to safely traveling when traveling alone, make sure to book that solo vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Traveling Solo 5: Four Favourite Single Cities
Amsterdam
The seventeenth century mingles in quite well with the modern shops, boutiques, and restaurants of contemporary Amsterdam. Everything from Rembrandt to "red lights" abound in this Northern European city. Fortunately, the size of the city is relatively small, so you really only need to walk most places.
Montreal
At least you don't need to learn French, for there are so many English-speaking people in Quebec. Their local subways are great, and clean! You can go on a self-guided tour, and even scout out their local museums for more Rembrandts. Plus, there are lots of stores, and great French restaurants, most of which take American dollars!
Paris
Sure, France isn't known for being American-friendly, but Paris seems to do quite well in accepting American tourists, including those who are solos. Many people even speak English to help you, although don't count on the local taxi drivers to. Trains and buses are numerous, and inexpensive. And, of course, Paris has so many museums all around the city to help in your artistic appreciation endeavors.
New York City
In this thriving metropolis, you can find something for everyone of every age. Bus and subway routes might be a little confusing, but Manhattan, at least, is divided up into grid-like streets and avenues, and in a very orderly fashion. You can easily walk almost anywhere!
SO, now that your taste buds have been whetted, let's get you booked for your next wonderful vacation in one of these wonderful solo-friendly cities at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
The seventeenth century mingles in quite well with the modern shops, boutiques, and restaurants of contemporary Amsterdam. Everything from Rembrandt to "red lights" abound in this Northern European city. Fortunately, the size of the city is relatively small, so you really only need to walk most places.
Montreal
At least you don't need to learn French, for there are so many English-speaking people in Quebec. Their local subways are great, and clean! You can go on a self-guided tour, and even scout out their local museums for more Rembrandts. Plus, there are lots of stores, and great French restaurants, most of which take American dollars!
Paris
Sure, France isn't known for being American-friendly, but Paris seems to do quite well in accepting American tourists, including those who are solos. Many people even speak English to help you, although don't count on the local taxi drivers to. Trains and buses are numerous, and inexpensive. And, of course, Paris has so many museums all around the city to help in your artistic appreciation endeavors.
New York City
In this thriving metropolis, you can find something for everyone of every age. Bus and subway routes might be a little confusing, but Manhattan, at least, is divided up into grid-like streets and avenues, and in a very orderly fashion. You can easily walk almost anywhere!
SO, now that your taste buds have been whetted, let's get you booked for your next wonderful vacation in one of these wonderful solo-friendly cities at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Traveling Solo 4: The Singles Scene
With the number of single travelers growing so rapidly, it is only natural that enterprising folks will find ways to serve them. Here are some of the possibilities for single travelers of all ages.
Newsletters/Web Sites
Connecting: Solo Travel News, cstn.org, annual Single-Friendly Travel Directory
Solodining.com
travelchums.com
Travel Companion Exchange, travelcompanions.com
Trips for Singles
There are tours designed especially for singles, the the number of companies offering single trips is increasing every year.
The Single Gourmet
Cruise Tours
Backroads
The World Outdoors
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises
Nike Amherst Tennis Camp
Outdoor Adventure River Specialists, Inc.
Seascape Sailing Party, Ltd.
Young Singles can use Contiki Holidays, contiki.com
Resorts lovers might enjoy Club Med (Bahamas, Bora Bora, Turks and Caicos, Cancun)
SuperClubs/Breezes
Le Sport, St. Lucia
Sure, you can go to the websites of these companies, and do everything yourself, including the worries and problems. Or, you can go to www.kingarthur.com for some of the best deals imaginable, and if you can't find anything there, my contact information is always available too!
Newsletters/Web Sites
Connecting: Solo Travel News, cstn.org, annual Single-Friendly Travel Directory
Solodining.com
travelchums.com
Travel Companion Exchange, travelcompanions.com
Trips for Singles
There are tours designed especially for singles, the the number of companies offering single trips is increasing every year.
The Single Gourmet
Cruise Tours
Backroads
The World Outdoors
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises
Nike Amherst Tennis Camp
Outdoor Adventure River Specialists, Inc.
Seascape Sailing Party, Ltd.
Young Singles can use Contiki Holidays, contiki.com
Resorts lovers might enjoy Club Med (Bahamas, Bora Bora, Turks and Caicos, Cancun)
SuperClubs/Breezes
Le Sport, St. Lucia
Sure, you can go to the websites of these companies, and do everything yourself, including the worries and problems. Or, you can go to www.kingarthur.com for some of the best deals imaginable, and if you can't find anything there, my contact information is always available too!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Traveling Solo 3: Join a Tour
Tours and tour packages relieves you of the chores of getting around on your own, choosing hotels, deciding where to eat, and planning sightseeing. And you don't have to keep track of your luggage! Tour buses have very nice seats and extra large windows, and are a very good deal financially.
On the down side, however, you cannot set your own schedule or veer from the set plans very much. Breakfast, and departure, are often set a little earlier than most people are really used to. You don't have to participate in everything, of course, but you do have to be ready on the bus when it's time to depart! Also, due to space constraints, smaller, boutique-style restaurants and events are not part of the tour. After all, you can't really fit 50 people in a place that holds only 30.
General Tour Operators
Globus/Cosmos. Littleton, CO
Mayflower Tours. Downer's Grove, IL
Maupintour. Summerlin, NV
Trafalgar Tours. Long Island City, NY
Tauck World Discovery. Norwalk, CT
Abercrombie & Kent International, Inc. Oak Brook, IL
When you're ready to book that solo group tour, make sure to do it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com, and feel free to contact me if you can't find what you're looking for!
On the down side, however, you cannot set your own schedule or veer from the set plans very much. Breakfast, and departure, are often set a little earlier than most people are really used to. You don't have to participate in everything, of course, but you do have to be ready on the bus when it's time to depart! Also, due to space constraints, smaller, boutique-style restaurants and events are not part of the tour. After all, you can't really fit 50 people in a place that holds only 30.
General Tour Operators
Globus/Cosmos. Littleton, CO
Mayflower Tours. Downer's Grove, IL
Maupintour. Summerlin, NV
Trafalgar Tours. Long Island City, NY
Tauck World Discovery. Norwalk, CT
Abercrombie & Kent International, Inc. Oak Brook, IL
When you're ready to book that solo group tour, make sure to do it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com, and feel free to contact me if you can't find what you're looking for!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Traveling Solo 2: Spa Vacation
Because spas provide a you-centered vacation, that is dedicated to making you look and feel better, they are perfect for solo travelers and a large number of guests choose to come alone. Don't confuse a spa vacation with the spa facilities at a hotel, though. The hotels provide some wonderful services, but the vacation provides you with a lifestyle. The vacations sometimes even provide cooking demonstrations!
Usually, a spa day begins with a brisk, pre-breakfast walk. Daily exercises, which are often you choice of, rather than everyone does it all, include aerobics, body conditioning, yoga, and stretching. Most spas also include water-based workouts and muscle-building training. Between workouts come the massages, whirlpools, saunas, steam baths, facials, hydrotherapy, and herbal wraps. Evenings include special speakers, how-to training, and tips on establishing good health habits at home.
Spas range from weekly rates of $2,000 on up to $7,000. And, seeing how truly beneficial they are, it really is recommended that you do stay for at least a week.
Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Baja Mexico, MEXICO (guests are actually met at no charge at the San Diego Airport.
Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Tuscon, Arizona.
Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, Lenox, Massachusetts.
New Age Health Spa, Neversink, New York.
The Golden Door, Escondido, California.
Cal-a-Vie, Vista, California.
Green Valley Spa and Resort, St. George, Utah.
Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas.
The Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, California.
The Palms at Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California.
Jimmy Lesage's New Life Hiking Spa, Killington, Vermont.
Red Mountain Spa, St. George, Utah.
The Spa at Grand Lake, Lebanon, Connecticut.
Rio Caliente Hot Springs Spa and Nature Resort, Guadalajara, MEXICO.
Ixtapan Hotel and Spa, Ixtapan de la Sal, MEXICO.
So, when it's time to get that TRULY relaxing and motivating vacation started, make sure to book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first! And, if you can't find what you're looking for, my contact information is right there too!
Usually, a spa day begins with a brisk, pre-breakfast walk. Daily exercises, which are often you choice of, rather than everyone does it all, include aerobics, body conditioning, yoga, and stretching. Most spas also include water-based workouts and muscle-building training. Between workouts come the massages, whirlpools, saunas, steam baths, facials, hydrotherapy, and herbal wraps. Evenings include special speakers, how-to training, and tips on establishing good health habits at home.
Spas range from weekly rates of $2,000 on up to $7,000. And, seeing how truly beneficial they are, it really is recommended that you do stay for at least a week.
Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Baja Mexico, MEXICO (guests are actually met at no charge at the San Diego Airport.
Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Tuscon, Arizona.
Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, Lenox, Massachusetts.
New Age Health Spa, Neversink, New York.
The Golden Door, Escondido, California.
Cal-a-Vie, Vista, California.
Green Valley Spa and Resort, St. George, Utah.
Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas.
The Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, California.
The Palms at Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California.
Jimmy Lesage's New Life Hiking Spa, Killington, Vermont.
Red Mountain Spa, St. George, Utah.
The Spa at Grand Lake, Lebanon, Connecticut.
Rio Caliente Hot Springs Spa and Nature Resort, Guadalajara, MEXICO.
Ixtapan Hotel and Spa, Ixtapan de la Sal, MEXICO.
So, when it's time to get that TRULY relaxing and motivating vacation started, make sure to book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first! And, if you can't find what you're looking for, my contact information is right there too!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Traveling Solo 1: Sports Camps
It's easy to get to know others when you are learning new techniques together. Which sports are offered? Almost any that you can name! For getting the most enjoyment out of your sports camp vacation, make sure to break in your new sneakers before you go on that vacation, bring along a lot of sun protection, and start an exercise routine at home, at least a month before your vacation.
Tennis-Total Tennis Saugerties, NY, Swarthmore Tennis Camp Swarthmore, PA, Nike Amherst Tennis Camp Amherst, MA, Van der Meer Tennis Sweet Briar, VA, Topnotch at Stowe Resort and Spa Stowe, VT, John Newcombe Tennis Ranch New Braunfels, TX, Ramye Tennis School Oweneboro, KY, New England Tennis Holidays North Conway, NH, Kilington Tennis at Cortina Inn and Resort Killington, VT, Gardiner's Resort Carmel Valley, CA, Inn at Manitou Ontario, CANADA, Gunterman Tennis Schools Manchester Center, VT.
Golf-The Original Golf School Mt. Snow, VT, Golf Digest Schools Trumbull, CT, Craft-Zavichas Golf School Pueblo, CO, John Jacob's Golf Schools Scottsdale, AZ.
Horseback Riding-Tanque Verde Ranch Tuscon, AZ, Vista Verde Ranch Steamboat Springs, CO, Lazy Hills Guest Ranch Ingram, TX.
Baseball-All-Star Adventures Hallendale Beach, FL, Randy Hundley's Fantasy Baseball Camps Palatine, IL, Los Angeles Dodger Adult Baseball Camp Vero Beach, FL, New York Yankees Fantasy Camp Tampa, FL.
Sailing-Steve and Doris Colgate's Offshore Sailing School Ft. Myers, FL, Annapolis Sailing School Annapolis, MD.
Scuba Diving-Bonaire Government Tourist Office, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Fly-Fishing-Orvis Fly-fishing Schools Manchester, VT
Kayak/Canoe/Rafting-Nantahala Outdoor Ctr. Bryson City, NC, Dvorak's Whitewater Paddling Seminars Nathrop, CO.
Downhill Skiing-just about every ski lodge has lessons
Cross-country Skiing-again, most every ski lodge has lessons, most prominently in Jackson, NH
Mountain Climbing-Colorado Mountain School Estes Park, CO
Whether you want to paddle, climb, ski, sail, fish, throw, hit, or whatever, make sure to book your vacations at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first, and if you can't find what you are looking for there, I have even included my contact information for you right there too!
Tennis-Total Tennis Saugerties, NY, Swarthmore Tennis Camp Swarthmore, PA, Nike Amherst Tennis Camp Amherst, MA, Van der Meer Tennis Sweet Briar, VA, Topnotch at Stowe Resort and Spa Stowe, VT, John Newcombe Tennis Ranch New Braunfels, TX, Ramye Tennis School Oweneboro, KY, New England Tennis Holidays North Conway, NH, Kilington Tennis at Cortina Inn and Resort Killington, VT, Gardiner's Resort Carmel Valley, CA, Inn at Manitou Ontario, CANADA, Gunterman Tennis Schools Manchester Center, VT.
Golf-The Original Golf School Mt. Snow, VT, Golf Digest Schools Trumbull, CT, Craft-Zavichas Golf School Pueblo, CO, John Jacob's Golf Schools Scottsdale, AZ.
Horseback Riding-Tanque Verde Ranch Tuscon, AZ, Vista Verde Ranch Steamboat Springs, CO, Lazy Hills Guest Ranch Ingram, TX.
Baseball-All-Star Adventures Hallendale Beach, FL, Randy Hundley's Fantasy Baseball Camps Palatine, IL, Los Angeles Dodger Adult Baseball Camp Vero Beach, FL, New York Yankees Fantasy Camp Tampa, FL.
Sailing-Steve and Doris Colgate's Offshore Sailing School Ft. Myers, FL, Annapolis Sailing School Annapolis, MD.
Scuba Diving-Bonaire Government Tourist Office, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Fly-Fishing-Orvis Fly-fishing Schools Manchester, VT
Kayak/Canoe/Rafting-Nantahala Outdoor Ctr. Bryson City, NC, Dvorak's Whitewater Paddling Seminars Nathrop, CO.
Downhill Skiing-just about every ski lodge has lessons
Cross-country Skiing-again, most every ski lodge has lessons, most prominently in Jackson, NH
Mountain Climbing-Colorado Mountain School Estes Park, CO
Whether you want to paddle, climb, ski, sail, fish, throw, hit, or whatever, make sure to book your vacations at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first, and if you can't find what you are looking for there, I have even included my contact information for you right there too!
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