{"id":1204,"date":"2016-03-30T13:50:05","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T13:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2016-04-01T16:30:29","modified_gmt":"2016-04-01T16:30:29","slug":"dispelling-myths-about-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/dispelling-myths-about-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Dispelling Myths about Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cruises can be a great way to sit back and relax while taking in the many wonders that the world has to offer. Cruise ships can take you across the globe and give you the chance to see more in one trip then you could hope to see with a land-based holiday.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are still several <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/stories\/2014-07-21\/26-cruising-myths-debunked\">myths surrounding the cruise industry<\/a> that put off countless potential customers from spending their holiday aboard a luxury liner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Myth: Cruises are for the Wealthy and the Retired<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fact: While cruises have long been associated with retired couples and people with money to burn, it\u2019s not the case the cruises are exclusively for the wealthy or the upper classes. While the history of cruise ships leans toward a specific group, it\u2019s broadened out over the years and become much more inclusive for all kinds of people, from young couples looking for a romantic trip away or even families looking for an experience that caters to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>There are all kinds of cruise packages available to suit different age-groups.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1207\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4316763101_abcb0c3b0e_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1207\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1207\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4316763101_abcb0c3b0e_z.jpg\" alt=\"CC: danzil raines\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4316763101_abcb0c3b0e_z.jpg 640w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4316763101_abcb0c3b0e_z-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CC: danzil raines<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Myth: Cruises are Expensive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fact: It\u2019s true that a cruise can be expensive, but the reality is that most of the costs come from the extras on offer. Many cruise ships will offer plenty of options for entertainment, but these can be an expensive way to pass the time. For instance, cruises offering luxury spa treatments or activities like gambling can cause costs to rack up, but with careful planning you can get a great deal on a fantastic cruise. Companies like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.planetcruise.co.uk\/last-minute-cruises\">Planet Cruise<\/a>\u00a0provide fantastic cruise packages that give you plenty to do and see without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Myth: There\u2019s Nothing to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fact: We\u2019ve already established the cruises provide entertainment, but it\u2019s important to remember that a cruise is not just spending time on a ship, and that the ships themselves often have more than enough to stop boredom from settling in.<\/p>\n<p>Cruise ships offer a huge range of options for entertainment, from swimming and water sports to cinemas and casinos. And don\u2019t forget, you\u2019ll be spending a lot of time on land too!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1206\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2329037875_58f49544c1_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1206\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1206\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2329037875_58f49544c1_z.jpg\" alt=\"CC: Phil Comeau\" width=\"640\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2329037875_58f49544c1_z.jpg 640w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2329037875_58f49544c1_z-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CC: Phil Comeau<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Myth: It\u2019s Unsafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fact: There are always risks involved with any kind of trip, but cruises are often unfairly regarded as unsafe. While there have been a few high profile incidents involving cruise ships, such as the Costa Concordia running aground, it remains that other forms of travel remain more dangerous than travelling by boat; it\u2019s all a matter of perspective. People don\u2019t get put off flying when there\u2019s a plane crash, so why should it be the same with cruises. There will be safety procedures in place for your security, it\u2019s just important that you focus on this information.<\/p>\n<p>Cruises can be a fun and relaxing experience, it\u2019s just a case of finding the right package for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cruises can be a great way to sit back and relax while taking in the many wonders that the world has to offer. 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