Whether you’re a veteran cruiser or have never set foot on an ocean-going vessel, this is the book for you. Up-to-date and comprehensive, it will guide you through everything from choosing a cruise to clearing Customs on your return. Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2005 includes information on:

• Getting the best deal (few people pay full boat; consider the brochure price like a “sticker” price)
• Choosing the best cruise for your interests, schedule, and budget
• Ways to make your cruise more romantic
• Planning a family-friendly cruise
• What to expect onboard—from cabin size to spas, sports, entertainment, and gambling
• Popular cruise destinations, including the Carribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, and more
• The major cruise lines and their vessels
• Mainstream ships, luxury ships, and alternative and sailing ships

Cruise Vacations for Dummies 2005 was written by Jerry Brown and Fran Wenograd Golden; cumulatively, they’ve been on more than 100 cruises. Fran is a columnist for concierge.com and the Boston Herald travel section, and co-author of Frommer’s European Cruises and Ports of Call and Frommer’s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call.

With their vast cruise experience, the authors give you tips and tidbits on:

• Travel insurance, packing tips, passport requirements, tipping, and more
• Top attractions and best shore excursions at major ports of call
• Wining and dining (a main attraction in itself)
• Activities onboard

The “Quick Concierge” appendix and comprehensive index help you find what you want to know fast.

Author: Fran Wenograd Golden, Jerry Brown
Paperback:  470 pages
Company: For Dummies  (2004-12-03)
ISBN: 0764569414
List Price: $21.99
Amazon Price: $0.50
Used Price: $0.02

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