| Europe bound travelers who want to get the | | | | tours. Make way for the new trend in European |
| most value for their money should seriously | | | | travel: European cruise vacations! |
| consider Europe cruises. And to meet the | | | | Fun, Sea and Edutainment At One Affordable |
| expected demand for Europe cruises, cruise lines | | | | price! |
| are offering exciting and diverse European cruise | | | | The average cruise costs between $350-$1000, |
| itineraries. | | | | and travelers can save even more by taking |
| According to a recent article, a 10 day Europe | | | | advantage of available senior discounts and family |
| land tour for a family of four could cost 45% | | | | discounts. Compare that to the cost of a |
| more than a Europe cruise for the same family. | | | | "traditional" land tours. Once you factor in the cost |
| Add the exchange rate to that, and it should be | | | | of planes, accommodations, vehicles and food, |
| clear that a cruise simply makes more "cents". | | | | you will come to the logical conclusion, that a |
| Still not convinced that cruising in Europe is an | | | | cruise is a much better choice. |
| incredible value? Then consider these benefits: | | | | Add to that the fact that cruise vacations include |
| 1. You would wake up in a different European port | | | | visiting three to four destinations in one vacation |
| each day | | | | and it is hard to imagine getting more bang for |
| 2. You could visit several European countries | | | | your dollar. But cruise lines are competing to offer |
| during one vacation | | | | even more! |
| 3. You unpack only ONCE!! | | | | Travelers nowadays are looking for more than |
| 4. You are pampered and treated to the finest | | | | just laying around in the sun, they are looking for |
| cuisine and amenities | | | | intellectual stimulation and fulfillment during their |
| 5. You have better control over your expenses, | | | | vacations as well. To meet this demand, cruise |
| since most cruise prices include both | | | | lines are offering bigger ships, more innovative |
| accommodations and food. | | | | onboard facilities, global itineraries and ports with |
| Holland America offers a vast amount of | | | | interesting shore excursions, highly themed and |
| European cruise destinations, visiting more than | | | | specific cruises, and outstanding onboard |
| 136 cities and 13 maiden ports of calls in 2007. | | | | enrichment programs! |
| These exciting European cruise vacations will | | | | So make this your year to take your first cruise |
| range from 10 days to 56 days, enough choice | | | | or relive the joys of a second or third one. |
| and diversity to offer something for everyone! | | | | Cruises are not just a luxury anymore, they are a |
| Where can you go? How does the Baltic, | | | | cost-effective, economical and highly entertaining |
| Scandinavia , France, Great Britain, Greece, Spain , | | | | alternative vacation. |
| or Italy sound? And that is just mentioning a few | | | | Fun, sea and edutainment at a price you can |
| that easily come to mind. So...move over land | | | | afford! |