Article by Kristin Armstrong
The winter holidays are a time of luxury and comfort. From giving gifts, sharing meals with family and friends, and decorating with glittering lights and rich holiday colors, it’s a time of year to take a break from work and enjoy those who are important to us. This year, start a new tradition for your holidays by celebrating them aboard a luxury cruise. Rather than cooking the meal yourself, enjoy a low-stress voyage during which executive chefs prepare exquisite meals. Instead of braving the crowds to find gifts, make this one-of-a-kind travel experience your gift to your family. On a luxury cruise holiday, you can explore a variety of destinations in a relaxing environment. Here are three reasons why a luxury holiday cruise is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
1. Enjoy all the traditions and trimmings on a luxury holiday cruise
The beauty of a luxury holiday cruise is that you won’t miss out on any of the quintessential aspects of a holiday at home. For many people, the holidays are centered on religious traditions, and with a holiday cruise you don’t have to sacrifice the true meaning behind the celebration. You’ll find a luxury holiday cruise ship tastefully decorated in the colors and symbols of the season. The chef will prepare traditional meals, whether it’s a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, a Christmas ham or latkes for Hanukkah. And can you think of any more festive way to ring in the New Year? Many luxury cruise ships will also provide religious services appropriate to the holiday.
2. Take a holiday cruise to relax
Many vacationers choose the holidays as a time to travel partly to avoid some of the hassle that can be associated with the season. Hosting and attending parties, sending cards, finding the right gifts, and decorating your home can lead some to view the holidays as stressful.
Taking a luxury cruise for the holidays can be the perfect escape from all that. For starters, you can skip the obligatory parties and even decorating if you so choose since your cruise ship will be welcoming and warmly decorated for the holidays. Furthermore, on luxury cruises, you’re surrounded by passengers who value travel in the same way that you do. Rather than a ship with thousands of guests, you’re surrounded by a few hundred cruising companions who are seeking the right blend of adventure, fulfillment and relaxation from their holiday cruise experience.
3. See the world in style with a luxury cruise holiday
One of the best reasons for taking a luxury cruise is that it affords you the opportunity to see some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. You can choose from perennially popular luxury Caribbean cruises, perfect for both active adventurers as well as those who prefer to just soak up the sun. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the agility of a smaller luxury cruise ship and visit a variety of warm weather destinations like Africa, Arabia, Australia or South America. And since luxury ships can reach ports that can’t accommodate oversized ships, a luxury holiday cruise can be a truly extraordinary experience.
Luxury cruises typically offer extended cruises while mass-market vessels may only feature a standard week. A longer voyage allows you to take a more leisurely holiday at your own pace. If you’re ready to take a luxurious holiday cruise, it’s never too early to plan. While you can book holiday cruises at just about any time of the year, it’s best to think ahead. Consider looking at a luxury cruise line like Silversea. Their six award-winning ships offer exceptional service and all-inclusive amenities to make your new holiday cruise tradition an annual event to cherish.
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