I have never been on a cruise, but have always wanted to go. A few of my friends are die-hard cruisers and they come back raving about the food, the sun, and the cool places they got to visit. I like the idea of the all inclusive aspect of cruises. Not having to worry about food, hotels and transportation seems like it would be very relaxing. We are planning on going on a cruise this January or February so suggestions would be very much appreciated…. hint hint.

I stumbled across this article on MSNBC that I found pretty interesting regarding cruising that I wanted to share. It is about overcrowdings of cruise ports and how it affects the overall travel experience. They make a pretty good point because the peak travel season is during the summer and it should be something to be made aware of. That’s why my personal peak traveling time is during the spring/fall and winter. This is because I believe that in order to get the best experience of a new place you need to be able to see and do many different things, and if it is too crowded then it puts a damper on being able to pick up the culture and beauty of your new surroundings. That and honestly I find myself being inpatient in large crowds.

Back to the article, I can’t imagine paying so much money for a cruise that you expect to be so relaxing, romantic, fun for the kids, and then you get off at a port into a new place and it’s so crowded you can’t even do anything! Just an FYI for those of you who may be planning a cruising trip in the future, something to keep in mind at least.

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Tags: Cruise, Overcrowded, Ports

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