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Why the Cruise
Industry is Booming
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In the aftermath of 9/11, the face of
tourism in America was forever changed. Airlines experienced a slump
in ticket purchases, and with the threat of terrorism in the air, more
and more Americans became inclined to just stay home. But as a country
we are addicted to the idea of vacation, to the concept of getting away
from the daily grind, and this might explain the huge boom currently
occurring in the cruise line industry.
Let's face it, Americans like the idea of this safe, no-hassle vacation.
There are no layovers, no plane transfers, and no lost luggage to handle.
In fact, once a passenger boards a cruise ship, they are settled into
their cabin and then the fun begins. The destinations essentially come
to them.
Aside from the aspect of fuss-free vacationing, the new wave of cruise
ship vacationing provides tourists with more options than ever before.
Once considered five-star floating hotels, cruise ships are now more
along the lines of floating cities, complete with excellent dining,
theaters featuring live shows, Las Vegas-style gambling, ice rinks,
and more. Little shops and merchants are available on board, as well
as at every port where the ship will dock during the cruise. Retailers
have cornered this market like never before, and souvenir hunters can
find whatever they are looking for plus more while on a cruise. There
is surely no shortage of entertainment, or of ways to spend your money,
if you so choose.
With the increase in the number of vacationers wishing to get away from
it all and head to sea, the cruise industry has responded by broadening
their appeal. No longer is it simply honeymooners or golden-agers who
take cruises, although there are still plenty of those. Endorsements
by Disney and other kid-friendly companies have helped create family-oriented
cruises that offer loads of activities for the little ones, so a family
vacation on board can be a great experience for those of any age. Baby
sitters are often provided on family cruises, so parents can still spend
some quiet time alone together, and the range of kid-friendly activities
is virtually unlimited. Often families cruising together can receive
special packaged pricing and other discounts and deals that make a cruise
an even more attractive option for that next family vacation.
For anyone who's always wanted to take a cruise, there may be no better
time than now. With the booming industry comes great pricing and plenty
of opportunity to hop onto this trend before it dies out. Of course,
it shows no signs of doing so. With new cruise ships being built every
day, thousands of jobs being created, and millions of endorsements in
the works, the cruise industry is going strong and shows no signs of
going to port anytime soon. Give it a try so you can tell your kids
that you got in on the ground floor of this great vacation trend.
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