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 Newsletter ~ Issue # 29

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March 28, 2010Issue # 29

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Komodo dragons: luxury cruise in Indonesia

Cruising the Indonesian islands on a gaff-rigged schooner, Gavin Bell encounters man-eating Komodo dragons every bit as daunting as their gruesome reputation. Pass the cold towels and champagne...

When I was a boy, I saw dragons. They didn’t actually fly or breathe fire...

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Galapagos Discovery

Galapagos Islands

The vibrant cultures and gorgeous scenery of Ecuador serve as a jumping off point to adventure. The Galápagos Islands offer a chance to step back in time to visit and experience one of the planet’s few remaining unscathed ecosystems. Hike across fresh blackened lava flows ...

Featured Destination

Antwerp

Antwerp is famous for its art treasures, diamond industry, and culture, relaxation and entertainment. Shop at Grote Markt, at the heart of which stands Brabo Fountain. Antwerp's main attractions include stunning City Hall, one of the most important buildings of the Northern Renaissance; Our Lady's Cathedral, one of the finest gothic...

Featured Cruise

Tulip Time Cruise

Round Trip from Amsterdam, 8 Nights

Discover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in springtime. Admire the colorful tulip carpets and flower displays; stroll amidst Kinderdijks’ lush green countryside dotted with the world-famous windmills, taste the local cheese and learn about the traditions of the friendly Dutch...

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Extended & Around the World Cruises

Discover What Lies Beyond the Horizon

Do you have a desire to discover what lies beyond the horizon? Discover captivating Pacific isles, Far East traditions and timeless Egyptian desert vistas. Listen as the rhythms of the sea echo the splendors of Italy and Spain. Your floating resort welcomes each day with a new view of the world. Return home thousands of memories richer than when you left. This is the voyage, and the adventure, of your lifetime!

Featured Themecruise

Grand Voyage of Exploration

From Cairo to Bridgetown, Barbados, 34 Nights

Footprints in sands around the Mediterranean celebrate great civilizations of the Western World!

Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians. Cyrene and Leptis Magna...

Featured Vessel

Freighter

A Truly, Relaxed Pace Journey

For a change of pace away from crowds, you may discover that freighter cruising is a way of traveling you'll love. You’ll share your ship with a handful of passengers, the crew, and cargo! Enjoy quiet days at sea in informal and casual surroundings in between fresh and exciting experiences in some of the most exotic places on earth.

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From The Editor ...

Hello

An extended cruise?! I can barely afford a one-weeker! But if you have the time and you’ve set aside your budget for a specialty cruise, start researching the possibilities of an extended cruise. Here’s why.

Like extended-stay properties compared with conventional hotels, the per diem price gets better the longer you stay. The cruise lines are no different. The longer your cruise, the lower the daily cost.

Most extended cruises come about in two ways. A cruise line may only have a single vessel that is continually on the move around the world. In this case, you can enjoy one segment of a lengthy itinerary or even combine two or three. The longer you cruise, the lower the daily rate.

Another way to benefit from a long-haul journey is to join a re-positioning cruise. Many times the cruise lines will relocate a vessel from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or from the Caribbean to Alaska. Take a look at this week’s Featured Theme Cruise. Re-positioning cruises are likely opportunities for more attractive prices, since segments of the cruise are often without a port of call for several days as the vessel crosses a major body of water.

Mind you, this doesn’t necessarily translate into a dull, monotonous time. I have been on enough cruises where I welcomed the relaxation and down-time of the ‘days at sea’ portion. A chance to really read up about the highlights of upcoming ports of call. Or an opportunity to listen to an interesting and informative lecture. Or a rare moment to actually handwrite a postcard (remember them?) or finish that riveting Paul Theroux travelogue you started on your last cruise.

I know that economic good times have yet to rise from the ashes of the global recession. But if you are looking at getting the best value for your cruise budget, do consider a long-haul cruise. For inspiration, check out our Extended Cruises.

James Felton, Founder
James.Felton@UncommonCruises.com

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