Five Tropical Cruise Destinations to Beat the Winter Blues

Don’t let the rains spoil your weekend, and don’t let the chilly winter keep you from having fun; for you can now choose to instead enjoy a sunny, balmy weather during the cold, freezing winter. How do you do that??? Just take a cruise to these amazing five tropical places, and I promise you, your money is worth the bet!

1. HAWAII: Think of sun… think of beaches…think of the golden sand… Welcome to Hawaii!!! Located in the North Pacific Ocean, Hawaiian cruises are available all year around, but winter is the best time to visit Hawaii. These cruise itineraries last from about a week to two weeks. You can have a great time doing water sports including fishing, diving, snorkelling, sailing, surfing etc. You can also play golf, tennis, go shopping, biking and hiking. The serene stretch of the beach, the most common goal of the Hawaiian visitor, is a perfect stress-buster.

2. CARIBBEAN: Caribbean islands are probably the most preferred tourist destination, where people tend to visit common islands like the Bahamas, Aruba, Virgin Islands, Cayman islands, Jamaica. If you are taking this cruise, then don’t ever miss out on Oranjestad in Aruba, one of best tourist destinations. Here you can either choose to be waited on hand and foot or just soak up the sun on one of the islands. Caribbean islands are the perfect romantic getaway which promises the best romantic dinners and the thrill of exploring islands together. You can take a cruise to this place at any time of the year.

3. SOUTH PACIFIC: The best part about this cruise is that there are 7500 islands here, out of which only 500 are inhabited. Which means you can look forward to exploring primitive islands devoid of any living form, which can be a very wild and adventurous experience. Some of the islands frequently visited are the Marshall islands, Polynesia, New Guinea, Solomon islands, Micronesia etc. You can visit Sri Siva Subramaniya temple, the city’s chief worship place of Hindus. Another exciting thing you can do is try the aqua safari, if you are really curious about the life under the blue oceans.

4. MEXICAN RIVIERA: Lush mountain jungles and quaint fishing villages are characteristic features of this destination. The most popular visiting destinations here are Mexico and Apaculpo. If you have the guts to for it, you simply have to try the cliff diving at La Quebrada. Cabo San Lucas is pretty party town, which also boasts of the famous lovers beach, the only beach in the world known to be surrounded by two oceans. If you a big 1940s and 1950s Hollywood fan, then the island of Catalina is just made for you. This island retains certain glamour owing to the casinos and the town of Avalon, where you can shop till you drop. Other less frequently visited destinations are Enseneda, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallata, which have their own unique charm.

5. NILE RIVER CRUISES: Egypt’s most prized possession, the blue alluring serene waters of the Nile makes the perfect winter getaway. You get to visit the following places: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Dendara. They all start at Luxor and end at Aswan. The gentle breeze hitting your face is relaxing and rejuvenating. This cruise will take you deep into the ancient Egyptian civilization and the richness of their culture and heritage, with its amazing old Egyptian temples.

- Pryathna Sankaranarayanan

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