When you travel on a family cruise, you effectively travel in a floating hotel where all your amenities are laid on for you. As you travel across the seas, from place to place, you can enjoy fabulous meals, exciting things to do during the daytime, and interesting evening entertainments as well as sunbathing by the pool side, or strolling along the decks taking a look at the ocean views. You can go for a weekend, a fortnight, or even a month or two, and see many different parts of the world.

There are many companies you could choose to travel with, but two which are worth mentioning when it comes to family cruises are Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruises. Both these companies offer excellent child friendly facilities on board ship as well as entertainments tailored to suit different age groups, and staff who are trained to work with them. There are age appropriate activities that children from the age of 3 upwards can partake in, giving ample opportunities for parents to get in a little rest and relaxation of their own.

Of course, you’ll want to spend time together as a family too, and Excursions are the perfect opportunity for this. At each port that you visit, there will be excursions available, and these will give you the chance to experience a little of the local culture and visit some of the many attractions that there are to see. Of course what these excursions are will vary a lot depending on where you are travelling. You might visit the Fjords of Norway, or the Great wall of China, go snorkelling and see the great barrier reef, or go shopping in India and barter for all your best deals.

Back on board ship each evening, and meals can be taken either in traditional cruise ship style with fine dining, or in the more relaxed atmosphere of one of the alternate eateries on board most modern cruise ships. An evening show, or perhaps another dip in the pool before bed, and you are floating off towards your next destination.

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However there are some points to consider when booking a family cruise.

• Health conditions of the particular cruise you book should be checked thoroughly. For example, some cruises won’t allow pregnant women on boards.
• Like any trip always check the additional fees. Always book travel insurance. Kids are lovely most of the time but they have a nasty habit of picking up illnesses at exactly the wrong time. Most travel insurers will refund the holiday if a member of the travelling party picks up an illness that makes them unable to travel.
• Another tip is to check the onboard prices. Drinks are notoriously expensive on cruises so be sure to check out the prices of food and drink when working out your costs.
• It is also worth having a look on the tipping policy on board the ship.

Great family cruise deals are available at a huge variety of locations so find one and enjoy.

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TURKEY is surrounded by four seas, has the famous Blue Lagoon, many national parks, and over 8000 km of beautiful beaches. It is said that the waters of the Cesme peninsula are health-giving, and Dalyan has famous mud baths.

The holy cities of Harran and Sanli Ura, where Abraham is thought to have lived, have a 10,000-year heritage. Mount Ararat is said to be the resting place of Noah’s ark. King Antiochus’ mausoleum is on the top of Mount Nemrut, and in Didyma are the ruins of Apollo’s famous temple. The city of Troy was immortalized by Homer, and Moorish Istanbul has many special sights. King Mausolos’ mausoleum and the Temple of Artemis are two of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The southern coast (known as the “Turkish Riviera”) is where you’ll find the most five star hotels and world-class golf courses. Many of these areas were originally small fishing villages.

You can take a guided cycling tour through pine forest trails, country paths, the Aegean Sea coastline, the Turquoise Coast, and more. The ancient cities and quaint villages feature folk music, castles, tombs, temples, theaters, art centers, colorful bazaars, and fish markets.

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MAJORCA is in the Mediterranean Sea and is Spain’s largest island. It has amazing beaches, a warm climate, and the Tramuntana Mountains. The capital city of Palma de Mallorca has a giant Gothic cathedral, Arab baths, the Bellver Castle, and boutiques which feature beautiful linens, leather goods, perfumes, and porcelain.

Valldemossa has the Royal Carthusian Monastery, built in 1399, where Frederick Chopin wrote some of his masterpieces and George Sand wrote her A WINTER IN MAJORCA in 1838-1839 when they rented a monk’s cell. His piano is still there, and a 15 minute piano concerto is given. You can explore the cells, chapel, gardens, and in the pharmacy the potions and drugs appear the same as they did 100 years ago.

Take a train ride to Soller in a brass-fitted and mahogany-paneled vintage railcar, again almost a century old, through the mountain tunnels. It is a 1 1/2 hour trip, and there are five trains a day.

The Caves of Drach are one of Majorca’s most visited sites, and a boat trip through the world’s largest subterranean lake and huge cave system features a lighting system that sets off the stalactites and stalagmites.

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EGYPT is known for its Passage of the Red Sea in the Bible, and you can still go diving in this world’s northernmost tropical sea and explore it in a famous underworld adventure of over 1,000 species of marine life. Sharm el Sheikh on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula is a well-known diving center with the world’s northernmost coral reef and magnificent underwater sights that can be seen when snorkeling. The market in town is a delight for shoppers and features spice shops with their aromatic tastes and smells.

One must see the many pyramids including the Great Pyramid of Gaza, which is another of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and which is substantially intact. The Pyramid of Djoser was constructed in the 27th century BC and was the prototype for all the pyramids that were built after it.

Egypt’s biggest city, Cairo, holds the Egyptian Antiquities Museum with the world’s largest collection of over 120,000 Egyptian artifacts including gold, jewels, mummies, and is the home of the Tutankhamun collection.

You can go on a camel ride, explore the White Desert, and visit a Bedouin camp. You can attempt the difficult climb of Mt. Sinai and visit the St. Catherine’s monastery on the peak, where God was said to have spoken to Moses.

If you prefer to take a cruise down the Nile, the world’s longest river, there are many onshore excursions in many of the cities so that you are still able to view the superb attractions of this land.

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Thailand is one of the most unique countries in the world for a family visit. There are various different parts of the country to check out during a family holiday but there are some tips that should be used when getting ready for a good holiday to the area.

Visiting the jungles of the country is a great thing to do. There are many small villages in the jungle areas that are especially unique and feature all sorts of amazing sights and sounds of Thai culture. You can even ride the elephants in these areas that include Soppong, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai.

Enjoying the foods that are served around the country is also another thing that is a delight. Curry dishes and a variety of different fish-based foods are very popular around all areas of Thailand although of course near the coast seafood is a specialty.

Another good family activity is to visit the many temples that are scattered around Thailand. Various ancient Buddhist temples are located through cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai as well as in the more rural and country areas.

Many water sports activities are available throughout many of the beaches in the country. The famous Phi Phi Islands feature some of the most popular sites for diving and were used in the filming of the Hollywood movie “The Beach”.

Getting to Thailand involves a long plane trip will be required, with a typical nonstop flight on a carrier like Quantas or British Airways will last around twelve hours.

The last tip to use is to prepare for the weather. Temperatures tend to be very warm throughout the year in the country. From March to May conditions will be very humid and temperatures can be thirty-five degrees celsius. Average highs can get to be below thirty from November to February, and lows in the high mountain areas during that time can get to nearly zero overnight.

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The British Swimming Team’s success will inspire many a mini-Mark Foster or budding Rebecca Adlington, and with 92%* of children spending most of their time in the pool on holiday, the art of staying afloat and gaining confidence in the water is a vital skill to learn.

Available at all nine First Choice Holiday Villages, the Swim Acadamies will offer a range of swimming courses for children aged three and above, from beginner, through to novice and improver. All lessons will be taught by ASA qualified swimming instructors, in blocks of five 30 minute lessons, with no more than six children at any one time to guarantee each child gets the level of attention expected. All children taking part in group sessions can receive a Kellogg’s ASA Award, including a certificate and badge, plus a free Swim Academy goodie bag. Private one-to-one classes will also be offered for both children and adults looking to improve their swimming ability.

The Swim Acadamies provide an excellent opportunity to kids big and small to meet new friends, while being taught valuable water safety skills.

First Choice offers family holidays staying seven nights at the 4 Sun Holiday Village Algarve, one of the properties featuring the Swim Academy, from £1069 for a family of four, based on two adults and two children sharing on a self-catering basis, departing from London Luton on 14th May 2009.

Price includes one free child place,** return flights, accommodation, in-resort transfers, taxes/ charges and fuel supplement. Prices exclude all optional extras and insurance. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit www.firstchoice.co.uk/holidayvillage or call 0871 664 9019.

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Sunsail Clubs offer award-winning free Kids’ Clubs for children aged 2 to 17, which ensure that every child learns new things, makes friends and above all has lots of fun. Free evening childcare is also available on many evenings, giving parents the opportunity to take a little time out for themselves too.

New for 2009, Sunsail are offering even more childcare options, with a pre-bookable private nanny service available for parents wanting one-to-one care throughout their holiday. Baby bundle packages have also been introduced, enabling parents to have everything from wipes to swim nappies ready and waiting for them on arrival.

For adults, Sunsail Clubs has plenty to offer too. Enjoy a whole host of activities, from tennis and windsurfing to sailing or fitness classes, or simply luxuriate in the spa.

One child under the age of 17 travels for half price when accompanied by two full paying adults.

Package includes half board accommodation, return flights and transfers, Kid’s Clubs, plus use of Sunsail’s watersports equipment, fitness, mountain biking, tennis, spa and lots more. Offer excludes Club Colonna, Antigua and is subject to availability.

Saving of £729.50 based on two adults and two children aged 13 – 17 staying in two twin rooms at Club Javelin, departing 1 August 09.

For reservations contact Sunsail Clubs on 0844 463 6578 or visit www.sunsail.co.uk/clubs

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