Visit the jewels of the tropics on cruise holidays in exotic locations
If you have always dreamed of laying on a white coral sand beach on a tropical island, with a cocktail in hand, then a sea voyage is one way to make your dreams come true. Not only will you get the opportunity to live out your fantasies but you can sample several different islands in one two week break. Although not all such trips conform to the traditional image of formal dinners and sophisticated casino players, there are many opportunities to show yourself off in all your finery, and the right jewellery can make all the difference. Cunard cruises have fine dining restaurants, as do other operators, where you can get dressed up and really enjoy yourself as well as the delicious food on offer. If you are looking for new jewellery especially for your trip then there are many online retailers that have a much wider choice than you may find in the high street. Industry standard certificates and hallmarks are your guarantee of quality and all reputable companies will offer a no quibble returns policy if you are not completely happy with your purchase. Princess cruises are another line with well appointed ships and luxurious facilities that offer the perfect opportunity to show off your new purchases, as well as visit some fascinating places of course. On one of their European trips you could go to the opera and live the high life for a while. Florence and Rome are two of the fascinating cities you can visit.
“The ship is first class and the crew were all friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and our cabin was kept spotless.” - Stephen, Aberdeen on 24th Jul 2007 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
Sparkling events
One of the things that luxury liners are rightly famous for are the excellent evening entertainment that they offer. Whether you choose from one of the many Caribbean cruises or somewhere completely different, they usually have cabarets and sometimes famous singers onboard to make the nights go with a swing. If the nightlife is something that is important to you then you should check out the individual companies web sites to see what kind of acts they have booked on the trips that you are interested in. The lighting and atmosphere will show off diamond rings and tiaras to great effect, and apart from the main attraction you will be sure to get plenty of attention yourself. Cruise reviews online can give you more details of how others have found the cabarets and nightclubs to be. Jewellery does not have to be expensive to look good of course and there is plenty of costume jewellery and pieces set with semi-precious stones, that look fabulous with the right outfit. It is a case of matching the right pieces with the right dresses to get the best effect possible. Have a good look at the various sites online to get the best deals. If you fancy visiting that jewel of the Pacific, Hawaii, then NCL cruises are one of the companies that give you over 100 hours in port there – plenty of time to discover the delights of this region. If that is not enough, you can arrange to extend your stay.
Fantastic bed and pillows
“The cruise was superb from start to finish. Flights, baggage handling, transfers to the ship were all easy. Staff were brilliant.” - Duncan, Dundee on 23rd Jul 2007 (Island Cruises)
More casual attire
You will not of course be spending your entire trip attending formal dinners and playing for high stakes at the blackjack tables so you should think about some more casual jewellery that will not look over the top with daywear. There is plenty to choose from, and some of the ethnic pieces that you can pick up while on your travels can look great when you are relaxing by the sea, or enjoying some of the local fare in a rustic restaurant . Royal Caribbean cruises, with their large variety of eating options, are just one of the lines where you can dress down for dinner when you feel like it. Pub food and bar snacks can be enjoyed when you do not feel like a five course meal with all the trimmings. They also have lots of facilities for younger members of the family if you are travelling as a family, so you need not worry about keeping your teenage children occupied. Travelling to somewhere like the Bahamas with a line like Celebrity cruises is a good choice if you would like a mix of sophisticated entertainment options both on and offshore. Long known as the playground of the rich and famous, you will fit right in with your best jewellery on display and during the days you can enjoy the great weather there. South Africa would be a good choice to visit if you would like the chance to see where most of the diamonds actually come from.
Incredible sunset on our trip
“We have just returned from a week’s cruise on the Island Star (Med Spirit) which was wonderful. This was our 2nd time on The Star - the staff cannot help you enough and the food is a very high standard.” - Groves, Bristol on 23rd Jul 2007 (Island Cruises)
Keeping it safe
You will find that all the modern vessels currently in service should have an electronic safe as standard in your room, where you can store your valuable pieces of jewellery while you are not wearing them. Cruise holidays are meant to be fun and so most companies strive to make sure that you have nothing to worry about while onboard ship. If you would like something a little more than a simple holiday, a lot of the operators offer so called themed breaks where you can participate in activities and attend lectures on subjects that interest you. If the design and construction of the jewellery that you wear is of interest to you as well as the look itself, then perhaps a trip with Fred Olsen cruises, on one of their arts club journeys, would suit you. You are not obliged to attend all the events laid on of course but many people enjoy the chance to learn something new as well as get to see some interesting places and relax. There are also themes around civilisations where you can learn about the primitive jewellery that was worn in ancient times, some of which you can still see echoed in modern designs. If you posses some older pieces from the 60s or 70s then you may enjoy the theme nights on P&O cruises where you could dress to impress. As mentioned above, most of the major companies offer some sort of themed events and trips so do check their sites.
“The ship is fabulous. We had no complaints at all.Please dont worry about any previous bad reviews because the ship is great as are all the staff.” - roebuck, penistone on 22nd Jul 2007 (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
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