Travel Advice

Cheap cruise tickets

If you though finding cheap cruise tickets was a daunting task, think again and search online. Because there is a service fee involved, your nearest travel agent is the last place you should visit to find cheap cruise tickets.

Here are some steps to follow when looking for cheap cruise tickets.

1. Firstly, you need to understand cruise lines lingo, like guaranteed staterooms, singles supplement and run-of-the-ship

2. Secondly, book via cruise booking sites, which will charge you an even lower rate, compared to booking through main cruise lines site.

3. For the best discounts, check with large vacation suppliers, or cruise booking sites, they are directly linked to the cruise lines’ inventory database. They also receive the latest stateroom information, which means they know in advance about cabin inventory deals, and can pass them directly on to you. This is the best place to get cruise deals.

4. Once you understand what the online suppliers have to offer, you may avail discounts that range from anything between 20-60% depending on the season, itinerary, and cruise ship itself.

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5. Always look out for inaugural cruises, just like any company introducing a new brand in the market, cruise lines offer huge discounts for inaugural cruises, because they rely heavily on word of mouth. This form of ‘advertising’ is far more valuable than media promotions. And most cruise lines recover many times the amount that they lose on inaugural discounts.

6. Because not all cruise destinations are uniformly in demand in all seasons, most of them operate cruises all year. What happens then is that cruise lines send ships from one area to another to meet the demand.

So as the Caribbean slows down in late spring and summer, the European cruises begin to reach their peak season, and ships from the Caribbean are sent to European and Mediterranean ports.

Cruise lines would rather charge unbelievably low prices to fill these ships than to leave them empty as they travel across the world. They have to pay staff anyway and at the same time have them take care of you in luxury and style, makes perfect sense!

Be on the lookout for last-minute specials online. Many travel suppliers offer special search tools and last-minute email alerts so you can book your last-minute cruise with very little effort. Thus you won’t be disappointed when you call the travel agency only to find out the last cabin was just booked by a couple going on there honeymoon and will be doing beach vacation photos, enjoying the fun.

Los Cabos Mexico is at the tip of the Baja California South, Baja California is the world’s longest peninsula and is separated from the main land of Mexico by the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Golf of California. The peninsula is divided into two Mexican states, Baja California (Norte or North) and Baja California Sur (South).

This exclusive sun soaked paradise is known as Los Cabos. Whether you want to take part in the exciting nightlife or soak up the warm rays on the pristine Golden Beaches, this paradise has something for honeymooners, single travelers and whole families to enjoy. Down in the most stunningly gorgeous part of Mexico where the sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean there is a land of fun and excitement. From the warm waters to the sizzling nightclubs, from the World class golf to the World famous fishing, you can find it all in Baja’s most exclusive destination.

On the east coast, laid-back San José del Cabo provides a quiet retreat from the high energy of Cabo San Lucas, with narrow streets and charming colonial architecture. Bridging Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo is the 17-mile Los Cabos Corridor, a strip studded with world famous golf courses and high-end resorts, bounded by pristine beaches of endless white sand. San José del Cabo boasts miles of back-country roads, trails and secret springs to explore; San Jose del Cabo Mexico is peaceful and perfect for relaxing on a sandy beach or at the tempting cafes and bars that invite you to an authentic Mexican meal with exotic beverages. You could also wander the narrow streets in a happy state of disorientation, talking with the locals and bargaining for a perfect deal. San José del Cabo, founded as a mission in 1730. Admire the Spanish colonial architecture and art galleries in an atmosphere rich with Mexican history and folklore..

On the west coast, fast-paced Cabo is alive with busy restaurants, shopping and a frolicking party atmosphere. The city is well known for its warm waters, abundant fish and famous geological rock formation, El Arco. Cabo San Lucas, once a small fishing village, enjoys a worldwide reputation for its endless variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, as well as the beauty of its beaches. Cabo is also host to the largest marlin tournament in the world. Cabo San Lucas is the generally agreed upon dividing line between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. The famous arch appears to separate the cool waters of the Pacific from the warm and quiet water of the Sea of Cortez.

The 60.000- inhabitant town Dubrovnik (latin: Rausium later Ragusium), built in the 7th centuryon a rock, is one of the most beautiful and most popular tourist destinations on the Adriatic Coast.
Because of its beauty and cultural significance it is also called “the pearl of the Adriatic”.

In 1979 Dubrovnik was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Although Dubrovnik had its time of prosperity in the Middle Ages, the city is in very good conditions and you can enjoy your stay in the city visiting the City-Walls, which were built to protect the city against enemies.The Walls are 1940 meters long, up to six meters wide and completely walkable.
Or visit the Dominican or the Franciscan Monastry, the Rector`s Palace (Knežev Dvor) , the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Treasure, the Big Fountain of Ononfio or one of the other numerous sights the city offers.

You can also participate in one excursion to one of the Islands: Korcula, Lokrum or the Elafite Islands, or visit the Water mills in Gruda (Konvale), the Bay of Kotur (Montenegro), Mostar(Bosnia-Herzegovina) or the Holy place Medjugorje.

If you want to explore some of these regions by your own, do this by car because the areas are usually not that close to Dubrovnik Map.
You can also take ferries on the port Gruz to visit the islands or rent bicycles, scooters or boats for places like Hvar, Croatia, which are not so far away from Dubrovnik.

After a sightseeing tour or an excursion you can relax in one of the cafes with a glass of good Croatian wine and look at the hustle and bustle.
Or you can relax on one of Dubrovnik`s numerous beautiful beaches like the well known Copacabana-Beach, Lopud, Kolocep, Banja-Beach or the beach of Sv.Jakov.
Dubrovnik-Riviera has 86 beaches, which satisfy regulation standards dictated by the Ragulation on Standars Sea Water Quality.

The summer in Croatia is very hot,the temperature can rise to 38 °C, while the temperature of the sea achieves pleasant 26 °C at this time, so you can spend your evenings in open-air restaurants or cafes or in one of Dubrovnik`s “Beach-Clubs”, which were listed in the “Top 40″ in 2006.

The spring and the early autumn are also very mild,the winter is a bit colder, but with 5°C to 10°C not that cold,so you can visit Dubrovnik Map through the whole year.

Events in Dubrovnik

Feast of St.Blasius
This annualy feast take place every 3.Ferbruary in honor of the city patron.
There are various booth erected with handmade souveniers, fresh food,drinks or small works of art and jewelry.
People have fun on carrousels and fun rides and enjoy the firework in the evening.

Dubrovnik International Film Festival
The film festival take place every year in early Oktober since 2003.
After the red carpet is expired, all champagne bottles emptied and all contributions have been heard and seen, the prizes will be awarded in categories of best film, best director, best screenplay, best cinematography for fiction, dokumentary and short films.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival
This cultural spectacle is held every year from the 10th July until the 25th August since 1950.
The program of theater, ballet, opera and international music will be selected by the European Festival Association.
This event is the largest and most representative cultural event in Croatia.