Archive for the ‘Cruise travel’ Category
Getting to the Cruise Ship
If you’re looking at a trip of 3, 4 or more weeks, one of the important things you may need to plan is getting to the airport or cruise port. If you’re close enough, no problem. A taxi, airport van, neighbor or family can handle it. However If you usually leave your car at the port, the parking cost could be excessive. On my upcoming 7 week trip, it would cost over $700.
But that wouldn’t help anyway, because on this trip I will be leaving and returning from two different cities. There are several solutions so here’s one you might check. I have a one-way car rental for less than $40. Considering I have a 3 or 4 hour drive to the cruise ship, this is a great deal. I drop the car at the Miami airport and they have a free shuttle to the ship. Again this needs to be a part of your planning. Sometimes the cost of dropping a car off on a one-way can add $100 – $200 or even more. In this case there was NO drop off charge. I got an even better deal on a one-way rental for the return.
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The Miami to Barcelona Cruise
This type of trip is obviously for those that have the time available. But for those that have the time, a great travel option is a re-positioning Cruise. For this trip we’ll be boarding the NCL Epic in Miami and sailing to Barcelona via Ponta Delgado in the Azores.
The Epic is NCL’s newest ship, and with its great entertainment options, dining venues and great size, it should overcome any fears of spending endless days with nothing to do. The Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, The Second City, and Cirque Dreams are all on board. If that’s not enough, there’s always the Jazz and Blues Club, Comedy Club, and the usual cruise stuff like pools, spa, casino, exercise and more. I’m also looking forward to dancing a few nights away in the Ibiza style, Adults only Beach Club.
What does a 12 day vacation with entertainment, food and lodging cost? To find this level of Entertainment and dining you would have to visit a place like NYC, Vegas, etc. The last time I was in Vegas, Blue Man Group was about a $100 a ticket, dinner for two about $75, $150 a night at the Rio, throw in taxis or rental car, other meals etc, you could be looking at $400-$500 a day. Well if you did your homework you and booked early this 12 day trip could be had for as little as $565 each including the port fees and taxes. That’s less than $50pp a day for food, lodging and entertainment, and while you’re having all this fun don’t forget to add in what amounts to a free trip to Europe!
3 Countries / Transatlantic Cruise
Follow this six week adventure – Miami to Venice, Italy. A week each in Barcelona, French Riviera, Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome, and Venice. What will it cost? Where should you stay? How do you get there?
In this series I’ll show you how to live large, eat well, AND save money!
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See how a top notch comprehensive trip of 6 or more weeks can be done without breaking the bank. On the “Europe Adventure” page I’m preparing some tips on how I decide where to go, and what I want to see. Research, planning, and alternatives for where to stay, as well as links to many of the sources I use.
Antonio
Travel expert Antonio Grogan
Barcelona to Venice
Travel expert Antonio Grogan will detail his upcoming trip (May 9 – June 18) through Spain, France and Italy, starting with a trans-Atlantic cruise aboard the NCL “Epic”. Antonio will share details of how he prepares for extended travel and ways to enjoy a quality vacation without breaking the bank.
3 Countries / Transatlantic Cruise
Follow this six week adventure Miami to Barcelona. A week each in Barcelona, French Riviera, Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome, and Venice. What will it cost? Where should you stay? How do you get there?
In the following posts I’ll show you how to live large, eat well, AND save money!
Antonio Grogan