Tall Tales About Cruising
Kirsten Hawkins

Sshhh! Don't tell anyone but there are a lot of stories
"floating" around about cruising. Many people are going to
believe these stories until they take their first cruise. When
these tall tales are put to the test, a lot of misconceptions
will fall like a line of dominoes, one by one.

Tall tale #1 – Only senior citizens vacation on a cruise ship.
This is so not true! Ok, perhaps years ago, but cruising has
been gaining a following for years with the new yuppie
generation as well as the seniors, those people ages 55 and up.
Because people are living longer and longer, age 55 is not
longer perceived as old. Rather, people in their early 50's
through early 60's are now the new "middle" agers.

Tall tale #2 – I'll spend all my time in the bathroom due to
seasickness. Being green around the gills is cause for concern
and it does occasionally happen. However, cruise ships these
days are modern technological marvels. Stabilizing technology
helps prevent the side to side and up and down motions also
known as rolling and pitching.

The best offense is often the best defense. By being prepared
for the possibility of seasickness, you can fend it off with a
few easy and cheap solutions. Dramamine is probably the most
widely known seasickness treatment. It is a nonprescription
medication that should be taken a few hours before your cruise.
However, some people seek alternatives because there are side
effects such as tiredness, cotton mouth, and being wired to the
point of not sleeping.

Other seasickness remedies are those Sea-bands. These are
bracelets you wear on your wrist and it uses an acupressure
technique. There is a little button on the inside of the
bracelet that pushes against certain pressure points in your
wrist. This is another nonprescription option. Your doctor can
also prescribe a patch you wear behind your ear that will send
out a timed-release of medications to help with your symptoms.


Tall tale #3 – The only activities are shuffleboard and bingo
aboard a cruise ship. Well, those activities are available, but
there is so much more. Exercise classes, dancing, lounge acts,
skeet shooting, and wine classes are just a few of numerous
things you can find on board the ship. How about a crafting or
art class? Perhaps a trip to the spa for a comforting massage
and facial is more your speed. Maybe you want to relax around
the pool with a good book or participate in a card tournament.
Of course, you also have the shore excursions to look forward
to when the ship goes to port.

Tall tale #4 – Everyone just eats and eats and eats. With all
the activities on the cruise ship, who has time to eat? Of
course, the food is plentiful but so are the menus. You can
choose to dine on lighter fare and keep an eye on your calorie
intake. Or you can order up a pizza with the works.


About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert
specializing in discount cruises and travel. Visit
http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how
to cruise the world for little or no money.