Though you will just be taking the week off, make sure that it will be all worth it. A whole week could be the one thing you will need to relax and take a breather. Think of leisure, relaxation and fun that luxurious cruise liners bring. If you think that that is the answer for you to forget the problems, stresses and hassles your work has brought you which is evident in your face, then you might as well jump at this once in a blue moon chance. Have time for yourself and nurture relationships with your family and friends. Lastly, for your week off to be worth it, a definite must is to NOT forget to bring the following items.
1. Avoid relying on hotel room toothbrushes and towels. Bring your own to make you feel like you are still at home. Do not forget to bring a deodorant, a mouthwash, perfumes, and shaving creams. In cruises, you will most likely be on board with elite people. Bad hygiene is not a good idea.
2. Undergarments that are in top condition should be in your luggage. Bring ones in neutral colors.
3. There will always be parties happening each night of your stay and to really enjoy those nights is to be seen in fabulous outfits. Get compliments by bringing a magnificent long gown and wear it on formal events or opt for a cocktail dress, preferably in black. High-heeled stilettos help up your confidence level notches high. Guys can go for a polo shirt paired with a pair of jeans or slacks for that prim and proper look and pair it of with shiny black shoes. Socks should go with the color of your trousers. A big no-no is a pair of white gym socks. Sneakers are good for casual affairs.
4. Ladies have to have make-up in their bag. To avoid a bulky luggage, just bring a make-up palette that already has eyeshadows, blush, lipstick and gloss in all complementing shades. You should also bring a good foundation. Never share make-up with anyone, especially brushes.
5. Florals on men are only appropriate if it is summer so don't even think about it. As for the ladies, a pair of bikinis that fits in all the right places will do wonders. Play it safe so bring with you sun protection and sunglasses.
Once on board a cruise, you don't need car keys, credit cards, or even money. You pack and unpack once although you go to many destinations. You can dine at any number of venues without a reservation. You don't have to worry about maps, getting lost, or missing your flight.
Cruise ships are like floating hotel that sails through ocean while you enjoy all the hotel's amenities can provide. They have casinos, swimming pools, theaters, restaurants, shopping centers or boutiques, spas, gyms and more.
Unlike most vacations that you need to have a travel map in order to locate the hotels where you can possibly stay or the restaurants where you can dine, in cruising, all you need is a travel agent to handle all the details.
When you are on-board, almost all your expenses are already paid ? you just need to enjoy the cruise! No wonder cruises are such popular vacations.
Cruise activities are varied and numerous. Whether you are an avid athlete or a stroller, you'll find plenty of exercise opportunity. Not that exercise will necessarily be top of your list, for you can gamble to your heart's content or play Rummy on deck.
You can watch any number of shows from dancers to singers to magicians to whatever they can get on board. Or, you can laze around the pool reading a mystery novel.
At night, you can trip the light fantastic or fantasize about lighting up the dance floor. It's your choice.
When you reach a port of call, you can get off and explore ... or stay on board playing shuffle board. Either way, you will be able to do exactly as you like. There are no "tour guides" making you do this or that.
Perhaps the most difficult decision you have to make while on a cruise is whether or not to sit starboard or larboard. Or whether to have two desserts or three. Or whether to have pizza at midnight ... or not.
But hey making decisions is good. It keeps your mind from going to mush -- which is definitely a danger when you are cruising. But the cool thing is that there are no wrong decisions ...
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