Cruise Critic Feature Details Rise in Low-Carb Cruising Options
"A cruise ship is the easiest place on the planet to stick to your diet," says Laura Sterling, community manager of Cruise Critic, and a two year low-carb dieter who's managed to shed 85 pounds ? even while cruising. And last week's announcement by Carnival Cruise Lines ? that it's incorporating low-carb dishes onto dining room menus ? is the latest effort in the cruise industry to show how healthy it's becoming. In "Trendwatch: Cruise Lines Are Rapidly Adopting Low-Carb," a new feature launched today on Cruisecritic.com, insight is offered on lines ranging from contemporary Carnival (the first to debut a low-carb option), to tradition-minded Holland America, to upscale Crystal, who plan to quickly follow suit.Cruise trips may be a vacation option long known as one of the last bastions of gluttony, but the industry is in the midst of a more health-oriented dining evolution. Low-carb is the most recent; others, however, include menus offering heart-healthy, low-sodium, vegetarian and low-fat meal-time options. Some even offer dedicated spa cafes.
Cruise Critic, launched in 1995, is an interactive community of seasoned and first-time cruisers who enjoy the fun of planning, researching and sharing their love of cruising. The site has been honored by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) with its Lowell Thomas Award. Cruise Critic features include cruise reviews on nearly 200 ships, cruise line profiles, destination packages and feature stories. Cruise Critic also delivers cruise deals and last minute travel bargains as well as late breaking cruise news to industry professionals.
Cruise Critic owns the most heavily trafficked cruise message boards on the Web, with over 110,000 registered members.
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A Guide to Taking Your Dream Disney Cruise!
Experiencing the magic of Disney at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
Paris is something that is rarely forgotten as a child or as an adult. With a Disney cruise, you can
now recapture that magic on board one of Disney's elite cruise ships.
There are several exotic Caribbean cruise routes to choose from, and with a spread of onboard entertainment
for all the family it is a cruise that will live long in the memory of the young and the young at heart.
All Disney cruises depart from Port Canaveral in Florida through Disney Cruise Lines, and take
guests out on a voyage of the Caribbean. Short 3-night cruises are catered for as well as 7 night
cruises that encompass a larger number of ports around the Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean.
A typical three or four night Disney cruise takes guests out into the Bahamas, and includes a visit to
the sun-drenched beaches of Nassau....
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Cruising - Five Quick Tips Before Taking a Cruise Ship Vacation
Cruising is a wonderful and relaxed way to see several countries while enjoying the sun. Today, cruise trips are extremely popular due to their low cost and luxury travel experience.
However, like all travelling, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you start to plan your cruise ship vacation.
Here are some cruise tips to help guide you on your journey.
1. All inclusive cruises are not available
Most all cruise lines do not offer an all inclusive cruise package. Alcohols, soft drinks and even water all needs to be paid for when on cruise ships.
The only things included are the cruise itself, your cabin and generally at least 1-2 meals a day.
2. Shop around and consult different cruise agents
Cruise Agents are like travel agents, but are experts in cruising. Be prepared to tell the cruise agent exactly what you are looking for. You could visit 5 different agencies and receive...
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