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Cruising
at the Speed of 55
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Being 55 years old is the new middle age of today. People are living
longer and enjoying life, so why not take advantage of those “senior”
discounts on cruises once you hit the 55 magic number? Empty-nesters
have grown kids, no more diapers to change, and preparing for that last
stretch before retirement. It is the perfect time to indulge in a little
cruise.
The great thing about cruising for seniors is that everything is included
in the costs. The food, lodging, activities and so forth are all part
of the deal. By knowing ahead of time what is not included like drinks
at the bar, tips and some shore excursions, seniors can better plan
their budgets and know what kind of spending money they can bring. In
other words, there are no surprises on the money front.
There are fewer hassles for seniors to deal with. They only unpack one
time, yet get to vacation in several ports. To them, it is like a floating
hotel with all the amenities. Seniors can also rest assured that the
ship’s infirmary includes enough modern equipment to take care of even
emergency treatment.
Rest and relaxation are at their fingertips. There is lounging at the
pool, finding a quiet nook and reading a book or even rustling up a
card game with a few other fellow passengers. Indulging in a visit to
the spa is another way to take it easy. In fact, some seniors swear
by the rejuvenating effects of a massage.
Seniors can also be as active as they want to be on the cruise ship.
There are exercise classes like aerobics, pilates, spinning or yoga.
Dance lessons are available with ballroom dancing and line dancing being
popular choices. Crafts and game activities like bingo are well attended
as is the gourmet cooking or wine classes. In addition, enrichment courses
are a rising trend in cruising.
A cruise could be the perfect time for seniors to broaden their interests.
Enrichment classes aboard the ship provide another way of enticing more
travelers and seniors could gain the most benefit. Classes like Navigating
the Internet or beginning Microsoft Office classes are trendy. Then
there are lessons in art or history classes geared towards the ports
of call the cruise ship will sail to. In-depth classes in a conversational
foreign language are also popular with seniors.
A rising trend is the philanthropic cruise. Seniors can have a “working”
vacation on the high seas by serving as a volunteer for one of many
organizations around the world. Some services senior volunteers perform
are educating local village children in English and assisting local
and traveling doctors with medical care missions. Senior volunteers
also help build housing and distribute food and clothing to impoverished
areas around the globe. Often times, these seniors are treated wonderfully
and become an honored member of a village or community.
Seniors have more options than ever before when it comes to cruising.
From dancing the night away to serving foreign communities in need,
55 years of age is no longer for the golden years of retirement, it
is just the beginning of a new way of life – cruise style!
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