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Many young people think going on a cruise holiday is just for old people, which is a common misconception, in fact now many people under fifty are taking a cruise holiday, recent research shows that a third of holiday makers who have booked a cruise holiday are under thirty.
Popularity in the younger generation is increasing because of the wide range of cruise holidays available; there are ships which can cater for families with a wide range of entertainment themed around young children such as the Disney cruise line. If you have older teenagers or like lots of onboard entertainment then the Royal Caribbean have plenty of ships that fit the bill, especially their large vessels like the Oasis of the Seas. Even smaller ships feature signature chefs, wine tasting, adult only cruises and onboard gyms and spas which are perfect if you’re looking for romantic holidays for couples.
If you like to explore a lot on holiday, then a cruise holiday which stops off at many ports and has a bursting itinerary will be for you. Many cruises stop off at numerous ports and in general you get a whole day to explore your destination if you wish, with numerous excursions offered. It’s a great way to see lots of popular holiday destinations, such as the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, without having to worry about getting around.
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The UK’s top beach resort according to a poll by TripAdvisor is St Ives in Cornwall and it also made it into the top 10 European destinations, placing number 6, above beaches in Majorca and Sicily. Many of the beaches featured in TripAdvisor poll UK top ten were around the West Country, Wales and Dorset.
St Ives, Cornwall, England
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1. St Ives, Cornwall
2. Newquay, Cornwall
3. Bournemouth, Dorset
4. Weymouth, Dorset
5. Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
6. St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
7. Woolacombe, Devon
8. Padstow, Cornwall
9. Shanklin, Isle of Wight
10.Swanage, Dorset.
St Ives
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According to TripAdvisor St Ives and the surrounding area have several stunning beaches as well as some top ranked hotels and B&B’s in the country.
TripAdvisor spokeswoman Emma O’Boyle said: “These awards recognise the best beach destinations in Britain and Europe as decided by millions of travellers. Vast numbers of Brits jet off to traditional Mediterranean beaches every year, yet a British beach resort has out-classed all its Spanish, French and Italian counterparts in the awards.”
Malcolm Bell, head of tourism at VisitCornwall said: “This award is an amazing testament to the popularity of St Ives which is truly one of the jewels in Cornwall’s crown. As well as stunning beaches it has a range of quality accommodation and fantastic attractions making it appeal to visitors of all ages and interests.”
In the top 10 European beach destinations, Cornwall battled it out against the likes of Cypress and Greece, both of which are hugely popular with British tourists. The top 10 is as follows:
1. Ayia Napa, Cyprus
2. Skiathos, Greece
3. Protaras, Cyprus
4. Mykonos, Greece
5. Oludeniz, Turkey
6. St Ives, England
7. Alcudia, Majorca
8. San Vito lo Capo, Sicily
9. Calvia, Majorca
10.Villasimius, Sardinia
St Ives
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If you are looking for a holiday where you can visit numerous places of interest, experience different cultures and have your every need taken care of then you should look at taking a cruise holiday. You won’t have all the travel worries that come with making your own travel arrangements and you can get a great personal service, no matter what your needs.
There are really endless possibilities for your cruise holiday, so it can be quite hard to choose just one, let alone which cruise line to go for, so I would suggest doing plenty of research before you go. Online travel companies can offer plenty of information on cruise holidays, such as virginholidaycruises.co.uk who actually specialise in all types of cruise holidays, whether it’s just a cruise holiday, fly and cruise holiday or fly, cruise and stay holiday. Some cruise holidays aim to be more relaxing, so more time will be spent at sea but the cruise ships will have plenty on offer to help keep you relaxed during your trip. Others offer plenty of ports to dock in so you can visit as many places as you can and take in lots of new cultures.
There are cruise lines and holidays that have been specifically tailored for families with plenty of fun and entertainment available, as well as romantic holidays for couples which offer a personal service and also for single travellers which are made to feel part of a family and a larger travel group, so everyone is covered.
Keeping children entertained on holiday can be an arduous task especially when all you want to do is rest and recuperate however there is one great way so if you want to ensure an unforgettable family holiday where you can unwind while your children are widely entertained then you should look at booking a holiday through virginholidaycruises.co.uk. They have a great selection of family orientated cruise holidays to destinations all around the world on some of the best cruise ships in the world!
One of the best family cruise ships is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea’s, which is the world’s largest cruise ship. It offers state of the art accommodation, numerous restaurants and a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Everyone is catered for with clubs for babies and toddlers all the way up to the troublesome teens. Not to mention adults only areas to give you the ultimate peace and tranquillity.
Other cruise lines that also cater more to families isthe Disney Cruise line who’s Disney themed ships, obviously provide the perfect back drop for the whole family plus they have also just launched their newest vessel the Disney Dream which offers unlimited activities for the whole family to enjoy. Such as a wide range of onboard sports including the classic shuffle board and ping pong or a great family pool to splash around in, kids clubs for all ages and finally plenty of entertainment for adults including a cinema and Broadway style performance.