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HOLLAND AMERICA'S ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN CRUISE PACKAGES 2011
By Carmel L. Mooney
One
of the strengths of Holland America Line, and particularly the MS Maasdam’s
2011 itineraries, is that children make up a very small portion of
the overall
capacity
of cruisers, so if a couple is looking
for a thoroughly romantic cruise getaway, the MS Maasdam and this cruise
line is perfect. Couples can enjoy a live show together, visit the
casino, see a movie, take a dance class, indulge in luxurious spa
treatments, enjoy high tea, or even attend a computer class. Holland
America Line offers many special activities and classes unique to its
voyages
and they
have recently added a very popular new Microsoft
Digital Workshop, quickly becoming the most popular activity on abord
ship. These complimentary “techspert” led workshops enable
all levels of photographers to take better photos, make movies, edit
and create scrapbooks, and share digital memories through emails, blogs,
and social networking. Cruising lovers find the classes offer a wonderful
opportunity to learn together and perfect skills.
Romantic
dining is a Holland America forte where specialties like Chicken Satay,
Chili-rubbed Tuna Brochette, Oatmeal crushed flounder,
and Chocolate
Decadence Cake are common fare. At the Pinnacle Grill, offerings of
Lobster Bisque, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Broiled King Salmon, Surf and Turf,
Land and Sea, Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, Filet Steak Diane, Warm Grand
Marnier Chocolate Volcano Cake, Pinnacle Crème Brule, Velvet soufflés,
and cheesecakes are nightly enticements in a hopelessly romantic setting. Although
Holland America Line, the world’s leading premiere cruise
line sails to all seven continents and more than 320 ports of call, the
various Caribbean itineraries are favorites for couples sailing from
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. These exciting sailings thrill couples of all
ages with so many wonderful shore excursions. Seeing the green monkeys
in St. Kitts on shore excursion is nothing less than spectacular. Imagine
the thrill of thermal champagne snorkeling
where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed in lush Dominca, or seeing
each other aglow from the phenomenon of trillions of dinoflagellates
ablaze in the Laguna Grande of Puerto Rico. Couples love shopping and
golfing in places like Barbados, Half Moon Cay, and St. Maarten. The
combination of exotic wildlife, excellent shopping, pristine and safe
beaches, and astounding history make these itineraries a wonder for couples
of all ages where lovers can find something memorable and enjoyable to
encounter at each and every port with such a vast array of diverse options.
Whether you both zip line through a jungle or wade in the warm West Indies
oceans, satisfaction is certain with these wonderful tropical and exotic
road trip excursions.
Imagine the thrill of snorkeling where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed in a geo thermal champagne snorkel spot, or seeing each other aglow from the phenomenon of night kayaking through trillions of dinoflagellates ablaze in the Laguna Grande of Puerto Rico - either will provide romantic and thrilling memories of a lifetime.© Bargain Luxury Trave
Carmel L. Mooney is a family travel columnist, author, radio talk show host, and editor of www.roadtripsforcouples.com online magazine.
These
articles are copyrighted and the sole property of Bargain Luxury Travel
and WLPV, LLC. and may not be copied or reprinted without permission.
Photos courtsy Carmel Mooney and Holland America.
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