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MSC Cruises for members: so exciting!

by Royal Holiday
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You’re invited to come on board and experience the Italian cruiseline, MSC with great discounts for Royal Holiday members.

If the idea of a cruise vacation sounds alluring, we recommend trying MSC, famous around the globe for the elegance and modern features of their ships. MSC’s ships sail on exciting routes worldwide and have 24 hour entertainment and leisure options: from Broadway style shows, spa services to pamper yourself, swimming pools, jogging track, mini golf, bowling, basketball courts and tennis courts, solarium, gym, authentic Italian cafes, duty free shops, specialty restaurants with delicious food from around the world to bars, nightclubs and much, much more.

In addition, the service on board is impeccable. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to granting all passengers’ wishes.

Whether the trip is romantic, a family vacation or one with friends, MSC has the route and cruise of your dreams. Some itineraries that you can book with your membership are: Caribbean, Cuba, Mediterranean, northern Europe and the Arab Emirates.
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Enjoy attractive discounts exclusive for Royal Holiday members

Get 5% to 20% off on added services to your cruise, purchased when making your reservation:

1. Tours (Explorer Package)

Includes a selection of three of the best excursions available on each cruise at a very attractive price. Remember that the offers have limited availability and are valid only in certain ports. Ask your Royal Holiday advisor for more information.

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2. All inclusive unlimited drinks package

Choose from a wide range of drinks, from soft drinks and fine wines to beer from top brands. Enjoy them unlimitedly, anytime, anywhere.

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3. Spa package 

Available in the MSC Aurea SPA, with sumptuous beauty salon facilities, a gym with the latest technology and a team of experts: from massage therapists, pedicurists, to stylists, personal trainers and yoga instructors, all ready to help you feel pampered.

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Some services:

– Wellness selection:
Balinese massage, solarium, welcome cocktail, access to the thermal area during the cruise

– Wellness product kit in your cabin (for face, hair and body)

– Relaxation amenities in your cabin (bathrobe and slippers included)

– Access to an exclusive sun deck to enjoy the sun peacefully (available only for adults)

– Free thermal suite and access to private elevator to MSC Aurea Spa

– 20 types of massages, 19 body treatments and facials

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You can also take advantage of discounts at restaurants, internet packages and transportation packages. Find out how from your Royal Holiday advisor.

Use your Royal Holiday membership to take the journey of your dreams on board of an MSC cruise. It will be an unforgettable experience!

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Destination Tips

Top 4 places to see in North America before you die

by Royal Holiday
written by Royal Holiday

One of the major reasons why you book a trip in the first place is to experience things that you can’t while you’re at home. After all, putting together a trip is a lot of hard work, even if you make it significantly easier by using a service like Royal Holiday. One of the best things about travel is taking the opportunity to go to multiple places, allowing you to experience a veritable cornucopia of locations that have a wide range of styles and feels.

North America is a terrific destination if you’re trying to visit as many unique and interesting places as possible. There are a few key places in particular that you have to see in North America before you die.

Lake Superior, Canada

If you’re going to visit a place that has been dubbed “the land of a thousand lakes” as is true in the case of Canada, no vacation would be complete without taking in one of the most beautiful lakes that Mother Nature has to offer. Not only is Lake Superior the largest of the Great Lakes, but it also has a huge amount to offer beyond just looking at the type of beautiful scenery that would be right at home on a post card. Long, sandy beaches abound and Lake Superior is also close to many other great hotspots in Canada, allowing you to maximize the time that you’re planning to spend in North America.

The National Mall in Washington, DC

If you want to stand in a singular spot where a huge number of the important events of the 20th century took place, the National Mall in Washington, DC would be it. It’s a location that is as interesting as it is beautiful from nearly any angle.

Are you a fan of history? You’re in luck – you’re standing near the spot where Martin Luther King Jr. famously spoke in the 1960s. Are you a fan of arts and entertainment? A huge number of incredible movies and TV shows have been filmed there over the years, including Best Picture-winning “Forrest Gump” and political television programs like “The West Wing.”

New York City

Though saying that you need to see New York City before you die may seem like an obvious choice, it doesn’t make this list for the reasons that you might think. While places like Central Park and Times Square are certainly cultural hot spots, they’re only really scratching the surface of what the city has to offer.

If you’re a fan of museums, for example, you’ll quickly find that the Upper West Side has a huge amount to offer nearly all types of people. It’s much more calm than Midtown and most other places in Manhattan and has the added benefit of looking like it was ripped straight out of a Woody Allen movie from the 1970s at the same time. Want to check out a beautiful, Rockwell-esque park but don’t want to deal with the crowds that Central Park attracts? Head over to Greenwich Village and spend an afternoon relaxing and having fun in Washington Square Park. You can easily use a service like Royal Holiday to research more information about some of the smaller, lesser known and unique places in the Big Apple that you should visit.

St. John’s, Canada

Located in the heart of Newfoundland, the gorgeous St. John’s is a destination worth traveling to for a host of different reasons. For starters, it happens to be the largest city in the area and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Secondly, St. John’s has developed a reputation over the years for its breathtaking use of color – all of the homes are painted in some of the most vibrant colors that you’ve ever seen! If you’re the type of person who loves visually interesting places that you won’t be able to find anywhere else, do yourself a favor and book a trip to St. John’s in Newfoundland on a site like Royal Holiday as soon as you can. Both your family and your eyes will thank you.

These are just a few of the most incredible places in North America that you have to see before you die. When you consider these spots that don’t require you to set foot in the usual tourist traps like Midtown Manhattan or on the Brooklyn Bridge, you’ll begin to realize that the continent has a huge amount to offer you regardless of exactly what it is that you’re looking for.

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Destination Tips

Top 5 islands to explore in the Caribbean

by Royal Holiday
written by Royal Holiday

Top 5 islands to explore in the Caribbean

When people think about taking a trip to the Caribbean and begin doing research on a site like Royal Holiday, they normally call to mind images of some of the most popular of the islands in that region of the world. Places like the Virgin Islands, Anguilla, the Dominican Republic and more are all popular travel destinations, but they only tell a very small part of a much larger story. It may surprise you to learn that there are over seven thousand different islands in the Caribbean, each with its unique style and experience to offer. If you’re thinking about taking a trip to the area to do some exploring, there are a few key islands you have to visit.

Martinique

From the moment that you set foot on Martinique, you’ll come to realize that it is like existing in two very different places at the same time. While it has all of the natural characteristics that the Caribbean Islands are known for, it is also very much a product of the French culture that originally settled it. If you’re looking for the type of place where you can lay in the sun on gorgeous beaches, enjoy extreme comfort in luxury resorts and more, Martinique is most definitely the place that you’re looking for.

The Bahamas

In addition to being one of the more popular Islands in the Caribbean, it is also legitimately one of the best to visit and explore for a host of different reasons. For starters, its location makes it one of the easiest to travel to as it is located just to the south of Florida in the United States. It also happens to be one of the most family-friendly of all the Caribbean Islands and has a huge number of resorts that you can choose from depending on your needs. Use a site like Royal Holiday to find out more information about resorts before you visit.

Aruba

If you’re a water sports enthusiast, you’ll soon find out that there is more than enough to keep you occupied on Aruba alone. Because of its location within the Caribbean and the trade winds that it has become famous for, it is one of the most popular kite surfing destinations in the entire world. Kite surfers come from all over to enjoy their hobby of choice, which is a pretty incredible thing to see if you happen to visit during the summer travel season. Aruba is also littered with some of the best restaurants that you will ever have a chance to enjoy, which makes it an ideal holiday vacation for food aficionados out there as well.

Haiti

If you want to take a trip to the Caribbean but don’t want to spend all of your time on a sandy beach, Haiti is absolutely for you. While beaches are present, it is one of the smallest of the Caribbean islands when compared to the others in that regard. What Haiti has to offer, however, is history. There are over 20 different historic locations situated all throughout the island. You can easily spend an entire day on your vacation at flea markets and other attractions alone.

Dominica

If one of the main reasons why you want to go to the Caribbean in the first place is to take in the type of natural sights that look like they’re ripped right off of the most beautiful postcard you’ve ever seen, you want to go to Dominica whether you know it or not. Travelers from all over the world have taken to calling this the Nature Island due to the huge amount of natural beauty that it offers. Whether you want to see a volcano up close and personal or want to play in a picturesque waterfall, Dominica has all of this to offer and more. If you’re a hiker, you’re also in luck – there are over three hundred different miles of trails that you can allow you participate in your favorite hobby in a way that you have truly never experienced before. The capital of Dominica is Roseau, which is also very much worth exploring.

These are just a few of the many incredible islands that are worth exploring in the Caribbean. You can use travel destination services like Royal Holiday to confirm that this is just a sampling of the incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that you can find in this part of the world. If you want to have a vacation unlike anyone has taken before or since, the Caribbean can most definitely help you accomplish that goal.

A discussion of the top islands in the Caribbean that you have to do yourself a favor and explore at least once in your life.

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Celebrate the Holidays with a Cruise

by Royal Holiday
written by Royal Holiday

While everyone else is frantically cooking and cleaning for the holidays, savvy vacationers are packing their bags and looking forward to a relaxing holiday cruise.

Holiday cruises are an increasingly popular way to spend the winter season. They are a favorite of many travelers who want to celebrate the classic winter holidays—Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year—without all the worry that ordinarily comes with long car trips, hosting family, or entertaining guests. Spending a holiday on a cruise gives vacationers a chance to focus on being with their loved ones and observing the holiday in a relaxed, exotic locale with beautiful weather. At the same time, holiday cruise passengers are sure to come away with countless memories that will last a lifetime.

Some novice cruisers may worry that taking a holiday cruise will somehow detract from their celebration. After all, how “Christmasy” can Christmas be on a warm, sunny beach surrounded by azure Caribbean waters? The reality is quite the opposite. In fact, cruise lines that set sail during the holidays go above and beyond to help passengers celebrate the season. Every line offers elaborate dinner plans for the holidays, as well as an array of activities and parties to keep passengers happy during this special time of year. Of course, fellow cruisers, too, often deck the halls with their own wreaths, menorahs, and other festive decor. All this means that a cruise ship is full of holiday spirit from stem to stern.

Before heading off to reserve a last-minute holiday cruise, there are a few things to keep in mind. Holiday cruises are quite popular with families. Passengers bringing kids will likely prefer larger ships, which tend to attract lots of other families with children. These bigger ships also typically offer many programs and facilities especially for those younger travelers. For these reasons, big ship holiday cruises have plenty of activities for adults and youngsters alike, and are a good choice for families.

For those seeking a quieter holiday vacation, smaller ships generally provide a more intimate setting with fewer children on board. These smaller vessels sometimes also have the advantage of stopping in ports that larger ships can’t visit. Another alternative for a more laid-back trip is to take a longer one: cruises of a week or less are more popular with families, while longer cruises are favored by a more mature crowd.

No matter the reason for taking a holiday cruise, there are several options available. The experts at any major cruise line or travel agency are always happy to help you arrange the perfect vacation at sea.

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