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Carnival's 'Fun Ship' Cruises: The Ideal Holiday Getaway
Getting away together as a family during the holidays and eschewing the pressures of entertaining at home is fast becoming a major trend among consumers with cruise vacations an extremely popular choice for these family holiday getaways. Carnival, the world's largest cruise line, will operate all 21 of its "Fun Ships" on holiday cruises this year, offering a variety of three- to eight-day voyages to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico departing from 11 North American homeports. "Our 'Fun Ship' holiday cruises - with elaborate decorations, fun-filled activities and traditional entertainment and cuisine - offer a convenient, affordable and hassle-free alternative for families to reconnect and spend some quality time together during this festive season. Many families, in fact, have made 'Fun Ship' cruising part of their holiday tradition," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
Island Vacation At Florida Keys
Florida Keys offer some of the most wonderful vacation stops in the world. This is the long stretch of land south of the mainland. It is comprised of five groups of islands known as Key Largo, Marathona, Lower Keys, Key West, and Islamorada.The first area you reach is Key Largo. This is not very far from Miami, about one hundred and sixty miles. At once, you notice the change in atmosphere from the hustle and bustle of a city to a more laid back air.
People may think that places like Hawaii or Bahamas are the ultimate destinations for vacations but that is not true. In the Florida Keys you can do and see whatever you want. There are isolated beaches for those who want a more private time alone, in the form of Islamorada or Marathon Island and there is an active night life for the more socially inclined.
Fertile new field for hotels
Procreation Vacations are designed to enhance health and sexuality, and increase a couple's chances of having a baby. BY KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press WriterWhen Lucinda Hughes heard she would have to drink sea moss elixirs while vacationing in the Bahamas, she was sure it would make her sick. Three months later, Hughes is very sick -- every morning -- and expecting her first baby in April.
As Hughes and her husband Kemry lounged on lush beaches and swam in their hotel's pool, they sipped pumpkin soup and enjoyed couples' massages and reflexology. It was all aimed at enhancing the odds of babymaking during their three-day Procreation Vacation at The Westin at Our Lucaya Grand Bahama Island.
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It's part of the latest trend that has hotels around the world luring conception-minded couples by providing everything from on-site sex doctors to age-old fertility boosters promised to hasten the pitter-patter of little feet.
Doctors, Hotels Promote 'Procreation Vacations'
Miami obstetrician Dr. Jason James said he often recommends that fertility-challenged patients book a vacation. He said that de-stressing with your spouse away from daily life can actually aid in conception.And that's what hotels around the world are hoping conception-minded couples will do. .
Couples make event out of making a baby
When Lucinda Hughes heard she would have to down sea moss elixirs while vacationing in the Bahamas, she was sure it would make her sick. Three months later, Hughes is very sick -- every morning -- and expecting her first baby in April.As Hughes and her husband, Kemry, lounged on lush beaches and swam in their hotel's infinity pool, they sipped pumpkin soup and enjoyed couple's massages and reflexology. It was all aimed at enhancing the odds of babymaking during their three-day Procreation Vacation at the Westin at Our Lucaya Grand Bahama Island.
It's part of the latest trend that has hotels around the world luring conception-minded couples by providing everything from onsite sex doctors to age-old fertility boosters promised to hasten the pitter-patter of little feet.