Show Her You
Love Her With The Gift Of A Luxury Cruise By
Christian Bauer
Many might consider
any vacation on a cruise ship to be a luxury. It is certainly true that
virtually all cruise ships offer great service and amenities onboard. But
for the truly discerning traveler, there is the luxury cruise. Luxury
cruises are geared toward providing passengers with a high level of quality
and refinement from the moment they set foot on the ship.
There are some key
differences that set a luxury cruise apart from more typical cruise
vacations. Topmost among these differences is the quality of personalized
service offered to each passenger. One way this care is provided is by
keeping a very low staff-to-passenger ratio, usually 2 to 1. This means that
for every 2 passengers, there is one staff member there to assist in their
needs. Often, it means that you will be assigned a butler or valet to your
suite, to further assist in fulfilling your requirements.
Another key
difference found aboard is the general atmosphere of sophistication and
refinement, and attention paid to the smallest of details. This might mean a
bottle of chilled champagne awaiting you in your suite as you depart, a bed
dressed in fine Egyptian linens, or gourmet foods to choose from at every
meal. Luxury cruise ships often are decorated with fine paintings and
sculptures with fresh flowers at your every turn.
Finally, many luxury
cruises are all-inclusive. Everything is paid for up front: the airfare, the
fine wines and liquors, the extra tours on land, the gratuities. This allows
a traveler to know the full cost of all expenditures ahead of time, leaving
more time for relaxing and escaping everyday cares.
Rooms are quite
spacious on luxury cruises, often; ships feature all-suite accommodations,
sometimes with a private balcony. Rooms may also come equipped with
entertainment systems, refrigerators and wet bars, marble bathrooms, and as
mentioned above, a personal butler. As for the ships themselves, they come
in a range of sizes, from smaller, yacht-like vessels, to mid-to-large sized
ships. One thing they all have in common, though, is a sense of privacy and
a lack of crowds. Another feature that distinguishes luxury cruises is the
unique range of ports of call the ships visit. Rather than traveling to the
usual popular cruise spots, these ships head for out-of-the-way exotic
locales.
Finally, it's
important to note that a luxury cruise does not necessarily mean the
traveler is expected to dress up and pack a large, formal wardrobe. Many
luxury cruises cater to those who prefer resort-casual wear - even at dinner.
Whatever level of service and sophistication you seek; there is a luxury
cruise that caters to your desires.
