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In America, many Americans dream of vacationing overseas and visa versa. One of those options includes an overseas cruise.

Vacationing aboard an overseas cruise ship has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage is the cost of doing so. If you live in the United States, to arrive overseas you will have to make the appropriate travel accommodations. The most viable option is by airplane. The cost of flying to another country can be high and travel time can be long. Despite the length and cost of travel, many find the trip to be rewarding.

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The real purpose of a cruise is jollification and merry making in the middle of the ocean on a floating mansion. A cruise vacation is an ecstatic vacation taken on a cruise ship.

The cruises are usually strewn with lots of adventure mixed with fun and festivity in the gay atmosphere of the water world offering spectacular mesmerizing views. The cheerful sea breeze intoxicates the aura with its romantic aroma. The cruises are highly popular holidays.
The planning is very important in planning a cruise vacation. The first and the most important in planning a cruise is to choose the best destination. There are numerous cruise lines operating the best cruises to the various destinations. It’s always difficult for a chooser to pick the best one out of many beautiful things. Thus picking a destination is always the biggest dilemma in planning a cruise. A little study on all the world famous cruises may help to pick the best cruise. The cruise duration is also important thing to choose.
Some of the world famous cruises include the Mediterranean cruise, Panama cruise, Carnival Cruise, Hawaiian cruise, Caribbean cruise, Alaska cruise, Europe cruise and Norwegian cruise. Caribbean cruises and Alaskan cruises are typically the most popular among the cruises.

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Have you ever dreamt about living on a Cruise Ship forever?

Traveling the world, seeing all kinds of exotic places, cruising forever with not a care in the world.

It is now a reality, and several possibilities exist.

1. The World of ResidenSea was launched in 2002 as a condominium-style residential community contained on a 644-foot cruise ship, complete with restaurants, a spa and fitness center and other amenities similar to what you’d find on a typical mid-size cruise liner.

As with land-based condo resorts, short-term rentals of a week or more may be arranged without committing to ownership, and a wide range of ports is included on The World’s ongoing circumnavigation of the globe.

Residensea has problems.

-disputes between owners of Condos on the ship and tourists.

Owners want to stay in exciting ports for several days, tourists that the ship needs to get full occupancy to cover the cost of unsold suites want to move from port to port every day.

Sales of actual condos on the ship have stalled due to fears of terrorism, uncertainty in financial markets and uncertainty about the future of the ship.

Annual maintenance costs run at $100,000 per suite while an actual suite now costs 1.9 to 4 million dollars. This ad recently appeared on the Internet:

“Rent an outside luxury cabin from $600 a day”

From somebody who owns 2 cabins on the ResidenSea. That runs to $18,000 per month.

2. Join an organization that will buy a used Cruise Ship and convert it to Condos.

This concept has been tried and failed.
The practical problems were just too great.

-Trying to get enough people interested
-Trying to get commitments from people
-Trying to find a ship that was not going to fall apart immediately upon leaving the harbor.
-Trying to get cash from people before a ship was bought.

And these were just problems BEFORE a ship was even bought.
Think about the problems there would be after the ship was bought.

3. Buy regular cruises on an on-going basis.

This seems the only practical way in which you can live permanently on a Cruise Ship.

Here are the estimated costs based on double occupancy starting on the cheap:

Basic Cruise Costs; $100 per day x 2 people = $6000 per month
This includes gratuities, all you can eat and port costs.

Independent costs of living for Seniors seems to be about $2000 per month per person = $4000.
This includes food.

So for $2000 per month extra a couple can live on a Cruise Ship (or ships) forever.

The advantages of this type of living if you have that extra $24,000 per year to spend are these:

-Quality of the meals on a Cruise Ship is probably a lot better than what you would get in an independent living type of situation.

-You can vary cruise lines, use a Caribbean Cruise Line this month, an Alaska Line next month and a European Line for the next 6 months.

-Shows every night.

-Built-in new friends every week or so. Most cruises end within 7 days and a new crop of potential friends arrives for you to interact with.

-An entire Cruise Staff to help you with ANYTHING if you have a problem.

So, if you want to live on a Cruise Ship: $24,000 a year extra is all it takes for 2 people.
by Frank Hague

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In terms of relaxation for some people, cruise vacation offers the most in today’s holiday industry. There are a number of cruise ships from which you can select according to what you desire. You can travel and relax if you take a cruise vacation. All types of people with different preferences can take a cruise vacation. Lone travelers, couples, family and groups can be on cruise vacation and they all have cruise packages prepared to meet their needs .

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What type of cruise are you taking? Are you planning a week long voyage on the open seas upon one of the major cruise lines? Who wouldn’t want to be sailing on a pleasure boat enjoying many of your favorite items all in one spot? There is shopping, gambling, relaxing, sports and activities, great food, and different ports to venture off on. However, did you know there are other types of cruises you can enjoy on any vacation?

We are here to open your eyes to the various pleasure cruises you and your loved ones can sail off on. Are you curious? Well pack your bags, untie the ropes, and let’s venture off on the open water to see what fun we can have!!

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In the US, many Americans dream of vacationing overseas and visa versa. Despite wishing to vacation overseas in Europe, there are many individuals who are unable to do so. If you are able to take the time and set aside the money to, you are encouraged to vacation there. When vacationing overseas, you will see that you have an unlimited number of options. One of those options includes an overseas cruise.

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So many families and individuals are crying out to recharge their batteries by going on vacation; however, many just don’t have the finances to pay for this. If they go on vacation, it will often be a visit to a nearby campground or amusement park or they just go nowhere at all. Vacations like this often take place because individuals impose limits on themselves.

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People in every country of the world dream about vacationing, not just in their own country, but overseas.
Despite wishing to vacation overseas in say Europe or South East Asia, there are many individuals who are unable to do so. If you are able to take the time and set aside the money to, you are encouraged to spread your wings a bit. When vacationing overseas, you will see that you have an unlimited number of options. One of those options includes an overseas cruise.
Vacationing aboard an overseas cruise ship has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage is the cost of doing so. If for instance you live in the United States, to arrive at the start of your cruise you will often have to make the appropriate travel arrangements yourself. The most viable option is by airplane. The cost of flying to another country can be high and travel time can be long. Despite the length and cost of travel, many find the trip to be rewarding.
The main advantage of vacationing on an overseas cruise ship is that, in a way, you will be having two vacations at the same time. The cruise itself is one, and the excitement of travelling to the cruise is the second. Combined all into one, you have the vacation that most individuals only dream of.

If you are concerned with the activities found onboard an overseas cruise ship, you will not have to worry. Most cruise ship activities include swimming, gambling, singing, and dancing. The only difference between a domestic and an overseas cruise may be the theme. If you are vacationing aboard a cruise ship in Europe, you may find that the cruise ship decor has a European theme or style.
While the activities, services, and facilities found onboard a cruise ship are important, so is the opportunity to see foreign land. Depending on the ship in question, you may dock at a number of foreign ports. When researching the ports of call, it is important to determine exactly how long your cruise ship will stay docked there. Does the ship stay long enough to enable you to go ashore, and explore the area. That is one question you need to ask.
If you have never had the pleasure of traveling overseas, you may find an overseas cruise ship rewarding. If you are able to leave the ship and sightsee, there are a number of attractions that you could visit. This is the time when it often appears that you are on a completely different vacation. One moment you are at sea, the next on land.
Simply by performing a standard internet search, you could familiarize yourself with the city or town that you will visit. In addition to internet search, you may be able to request travel brochures. If requesting travel brochures, it is advised that you request them well before your cruise ship sets sail. By familiarizing yourself with popular tourist attractions, you may be able to visit a number of attractions in a short period of time.
By keeping the above mentioned points in mind, you could make the most out of your overseas cruise. Do bear in mind that many of the cruises are extremely popular, and you may need to book well ahead.
by John Savage
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