Category: Cruise

Sailing with the Family: Where to Go and What to Do

30/6/2013

Unless you have a serious fear of water, there’s nothing more liberating than a holiday aboard a yacht or flotilla and while you may think it’s no place for children, in reality, they are perfect for kids ready for an adventure. Sea-faring kids will love a family vacation exploring the open seas and stopping off at coves and bays to get their fill of sandy beach fun.
From the navigation, ropes and booms to the adventures that await them when you moor, an Ionian sailing holiday, or indeed, a sailing holiday elsewhere in Europe or beyond, can be full of delights and treasured memories for you and your brood.

If you’re a little weary of taking your children on a yacht for the first time, perhaps you could combine it with a stint in a fantastic resort such as Sivota or Adakoy in Greece or Turkey, as part of a Stay and Sail programme. Whether you decide on one of these options or you prefer to just take the plunge and jump straight into a flotilla holiday for a week or two, you can rest assured that your loved ones will love it, whatever their age.

With Stay and Sail packages, you can benefit from the best of both worlds, and the centres in Sivota and Adakoy also boast children’s clubs which will keep them entertained throughout the day. Use the free time wisely – perhaps you fancy brushing up your skills with a sailing course, or you’re learning the ropes from the very beginning?

While young ones would love to learn to sail themselves, be aware of the age limitations. Yacht training courses are generally only available for those over 16, but private flotilla skipper courses will often allow those over 13 to have a go too.

Whichever option you choose, sailing holidays are an incredible way to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Whether you go it alone or trust a licensed skipper, it’s an amazing family adventure to share!

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Push the Boat Out with Royal Caribbean Cruises

24/6/2013

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With Royal Caribbean, you really should expect the unexpected. As cruises go, this superb cruise operator certainly knows how to deliver a memorable experience.

Royal Caribbean International, also known as RCI, has developed a name for itself by serving up a mix of innovative onboard entertainment facilities and combining it with the chance to visit some of the world's most beautiful and sought-after destinations. With Royal Caribbean, you could sail the seven seas in complete luxury with everything you could ever need or want right at your fingertips.

Take a look at the dining options for instance. In place of the standard handful of restaurants you'll find on more traditional cruise ships, Royal Caribbean offers a wide range of dining options such as coffee houses serving exotic blends and speciality lattes; buffet-style eateries for breakfast, lunch or dinner; favourites like steak houses and Italian restaurants; and luxury affairs such as celebrity-designed restaurants serving flavours from all over the globe. Many onboard restaurants feature local produce bought from the day's port of call, so you can enjoy the freshest ingredients and the tastiest creations.

But let's be honest, as good as the food is, that's not what Royal Caribbean has become famous for. You've seen the TV adverts and the glitzy magazine posters. With Royal Caribbean, the star attraction is its innovative take on activities - particularly such amenities as its onboard rock climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, cinemas, surfing simulators, and even full-sized basketball courts and boxing rings.

Such features make it a hit with families, which really opens up the concept - and the appeal - of cruising to a much wider and younger audience. So whether you're looking for a special holiday with the family, or you're hoping to try something a little different from your average beach break, why not try a Royal Caribbean cruise this year? It's worlds away from what you might be expecting...

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