Choose the convenient option of going on a luxury cruise without the long-haul flight.
If a luxury cruise vacation is on your agenda this year, but you’re hesitant about having to fly internationally – either because you can’t manage it physically or you just don’t want to – rest assured that there are cruise options available. Many cruise lines offer the opportunity to embark on a cruise from American ports of call, without the need to sit on a plane for hours beforehand.
American ports of embarkation in the summertime often include Anchorage, Boston, New York and Seattle. And during the winter, you can begin your luxury beach vacation in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, San Diego or Honolulu. It’s that simple. Chances are good there’s a convenient port close to you.
The benefits of short-haul flights are many.
• Short flights are best for people with health concerns, who may recently have had surgery or a stroke, or who have other conditions that prevent them from flying long hours.
• Short flights won’t throw your sleep routine off-kilter, so you experience less jet lag and can start your vacation feeling fresher than you would if you’d had to travel a long distance first. You’re far less dehydrated, too.
• Shorter flights are more manageable for families with children. There’s less hassle at the airport if you don’t have to navigate the passport hall, and you can get your family in and out of travel mode faster.
• They’re good for those with mobility issues, who may not be able to spend a lot of time on a plane without being able to get up and walk around.
• The shorter your flight, the less risk of deep vein thrombosis or life-threatening blood clots – both serious problems to consider.
• Perhaps you have a fear of long-haul flights in general or of flying over water. Shorter flights may make you far less anxious – so you don’t need to start or end your vacation in a panic.
• In general, the shorter the flight, the less worry there is over delays and cancellations.
It’s never been easier to take a cruise from within America to international ports.
Departing from a North American port, you can sail through any number of engaging itineraries to discover diverse natural landscapes, centuries of world history, quaint villages and cosmopolitan capitals. Destinations include the Caribbean ,Mexico and beyond, including Panama, South America and Antarctica, plus Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia
Bring your dream voyage to life.
Find out how to begin your cruise journey from within America today by contacting your Tully Luxury Travel Designer to find out more.