Sweep Her Off Her Feet with a Last Minute
Cruise!
by: Lori Wilkerson
Finding the perfect gift for the woman you love can be difficult, especially
when the occasion warrants something really special. May we suggest
surprising her with something that’s sure to delight her, something
that she’ll never guess? Book a last minute cruise and whisk her
away for a weekend or a week of romance on the high seas! It’s
the ultimate vacation for two, and one she’ll remember for a lifetime.
In fact, a last minute cruise is the height of romance – a grand
gesture that has everything that a great romance needs – sunshine
filled days, moonlit nights, fine dining, dancing, pampering, glamour
and exotic locales. Doesn’t it sound like the perfect gift for
her?
There’s nothing as romantic as a cruise for those special moments
A cruise vacation is a great way to tell her you’d marry her
all over again with three or more days of luxury, relaxation and pampering.
And with last minute deals, you’ll have plenty left over to buy
her something special at one of the great shops at your destination,
whether it’s the Caribbean, Mexico or the South Pacific.
Thinking of proposing? Check into booking a last minute cruise, tell
her to pack for a long weekend, and then sail into the sunset with her
on a luxury liner. After a day of sunning on golden sandy beaches, snorkeling
in pristine coastal waters and fabulous seafood, you can pop the question
on the deck while a million stars reflect off cool waters.
Last minute booking means savings that you can use to set the scene
perfectly. Chilled champagne, soft music, roses…whatever you want
to make the evening special. Cruise ships are considered the height
of luxury living for good reason – they cater to the wishes of
every passenger, so let the captain know when boarding that this is
going to be a special trip – he’ll be sure to see that everything
is perfect for you!
Silver and golden anniversaries are also wonderful reasons to book
a last minute cruise. If you’ve raised the children and have an
empty nest, it’s even easier to get away for a sea voyage, and
with the great discounts you can get by booking a last minute cruise,
you can extend your trip to by several days for the same price. In fact,
for the cost of what would normally be a three to four day cruise, you
may be able to whisk your darling away for a week to ten days of ocean
breezes, scrumptious food and wines and fabulous scenery!
Last minute cruise bargains surround you in luxury
There’s something so romantic about not worrying about your wallet
when you’re romancing your fiancée or wife, isn’t
there? With so many things to do on a cruise, the two of you will certainly
want to try lots of things, and having saved so much on the cruise itself,
you can splurge on some great extras. Some of the wonderful vacation
activities you can enjoy together on these ultimate vacations aboard
ship are:
* Fine dining in world-class restaurants
* Las Vegas style shows
* Gambling in the ship’s casinos
* Dancing to live bands
* Moonlight strolls around the deck
* Luxurious day spa treatments
The romance of just the right destination
The cruise is a vacation in itself, but the romance starts all over
again when your ship docks at your destination. Whether you choose the
Caribbean, Mexico or the South Pacific, you will discover that discounts
abound on shore as well. These popular vacation spots offer fabulous
deals from local artisans and crafters for you to take home with you.
Seafood and tasty local fare are inexpensive, exotic indulgences for
both of you to share. Spend the afternoon wrapped up together in a hammock
swinging in a tropical breeze under palm trees and you’ll realize
that a last minute cruise may be the greatest getaway you can give your
loved one – what’s more romantic than an unexpected, grand
gesture wrapped in warm, salt breezes and golden sunsets and delivered
in ultimate luxury?
Trying something you’ve never done before can be a powerful bonding
experience, and any cruise vacation provides the ultimate choice of
new activities to try. Snorkeling, parasailing, windsurfing, rock climbing
and scuba are just a few activities that you could try as a couple that
will become cherished memories.
How do I pull off a last minute cruise surprise?
Check out the destinations, rates and departures for several different
cruises, and then get ready to move quickly. Booking last minute cruises
can net you big vacation discounts, but the spaces available fill up
quickly, so you should get in the mindset that you need to make a decision
fairly quickly if you spot the perfect trip.
There are a few things you’ll want to take care of before you
spring your romantic surprise on her so that she won’t have to
spend the few weeks leading up to her departure worrying. Once you have
a few dates picked out, put them on hold if possible and start making
some phone calls:
* Contact her boss and explain that you would like to arrange a few
of her vacation days if possible. Explain that it is a surprise and
ask him or her to keep the secret.
* Talk to her best friend to find out if any appointments are necessary.
Will she want a pedicure a few days before leaving? Set one up.
* Let her parents in on the secret as well, but swear them to secrecy,
too.
* Arrange for any pet care needed, including boarding of dogs or cats
if necessary.
* If you have children, make the arrangements for them to stay with
their grandparents or friends and swear them to secrecy. This will be
the toughest sell – kids have trouble with big secrets, but try!
* Check her date book – if she has made any appointments or
plans that will need to be rearranged, call and explain that you are
planning a surprise trip, and that she may be calling later to cancel
at the last minute. This will soften the news when she does call later
to cancel her appointments.
* Get ready for some romantic days and nights on your last minute
cruise that you won’t soon forget!
About The Author - Lori Wilkerson is a full-time freelance
writer who loves her job because it gives her the opportunity to learn
more about the world every day. Right now, she knows a little bit about
almost everything, and a lot about beach vacations, family vacations,
and mexico vacations. Lori once led a Conga line to the tune, “Hot,
Hot, Hot,” throughout an entire cruise ship sailing to Nassau.
- www.beach-vacations-4u.com
- cbmacgregor@shaw.ca
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