Friday, December 24, 2010
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, City Tour and Beach to Banderas Bay, Our Lady ...
Puerto Vallarta city tour has many highlights: shopping; colorfully dressed air acrobats that circle head down hanging on a rope in the air for more than 50 times; a visit to "Our Lady of Guadeloupe" Church, a swim at the beach, and numerous vendors circling around the tourists like bees around flowers.
An authentic Mexican food could be bought at a restaurant at the beach.
The tourists should wear sunblock 15 SPV and over.
An authentic Mexican food could be bought at a restaurant at the beach.
The tourists should wear sunblock 15 SPV and over.
CARNIVAL SPLENDOR: CARNIVAL CRUISE VACATION and "Cloud nine" spa
One of my favorite cruise lines. Carnival Splendor goes to Mexico from Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, on a 7 day vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabos San Lucas. The ticket includes the cruise, entertainment, staterooms, gym, casino, fine dining in restaurants, and all the services that come with it: cleaning, hospitality, child care...
The spa: "Cloud Nine" it is called, is a separate entity and would charge for it's services: but then what is a cruise without a massage or a facial. They have herb Poultice massage and you get to keep the poultice, which could be steamed and reused. The hot rocks and bamboo are not bad, either. The specials and discounts run on the first day, on Port Days, when the ship is docked, and for "early birds." If you get two or more services from them, you might get 30% discount, too. The "Cloud Nine" also has a deal for a special heated relaxation chairs with a great view of the ocean and Jacuzzis with dragons hanging on the top: more of a private setting than the many other hot bubble pools on deck. The spa also has acupuncture.
The entertainment is fabulous! The cruise director is hilarious. They have late night comedy shows, too. There are contests and Bingo, too; you can win $500 or $1000 dollars, or a cruise for 2. Amazing!
Expenses:
You have to pay for your drinks (except during the Captain's Dinner in the theater: drink free as much as you want).
The gratuity (tip) will be automatically charged to your Sail and Sign Card
Tours are not free.
Internet service is available; you must pay.
Casino, casino, casino... Need I say anything more? Try to stay away!
All the expenses (except the gratuity) are your choice; you do not have to make them, but I would suggest some tours and spa... maybe some drinks.
Happy sailing!
The spa: "Cloud Nine" it is called, is a separate entity and would charge for it's services: but then what is a cruise without a massage or a facial. They have herb Poultice massage and you get to keep the poultice, which could be steamed and reused. The hot rocks and bamboo are not bad, either. The specials and discounts run on the first day, on Port Days, when the ship is docked, and for "early birds." If you get two or more services from them, you might get 30% discount, too. The "Cloud Nine" also has a deal for a special heated relaxation chairs with a great view of the ocean and Jacuzzis with dragons hanging on the top: more of a private setting than the many other hot bubble pools on deck. The spa also has acupuncture.
The entertainment is fabulous! The cruise director is hilarious. They have late night comedy shows, too. There are contests and Bingo, too; you can win $500 or $1000 dollars, or a cruise for 2. Amazing!
Expenses:
You have to pay for your drinks (except during the Captain's Dinner in the theater: drink free as much as you want).
The gratuity (tip) will be automatically charged to your Sail and Sign Card
Tours are not free.
Internet service is available; you must pay.
Casino, casino, casino... Need I say anything more? Try to stay away!
All the expenses (except the gratuity) are your choice; you do not have to make them, but I would suggest some tours and spa... maybe some drinks.
Happy sailing!
Queen Mary
Queen Mary Ship resides in Long Beach, California. It has sailed it's last voyage long ago, but now it serves as a center of entertainment, dining, and hospitality; not talking about housing ghosts.
The ship has a panoramic view of Long Beach; the beautiful ocean, the boats and yachts, and numerous bridges, stretching over the water. The guests could also see the Carnival Cruise Ships, since Queen Mary is walking distance away from the cruise terminal. The Long Beach Convention Center is also in the view.
The ships restaurants are fun places to dine and meet new people. The staterooms have great capacity to house tourists and locals; honeymooners like them, too.
The engine room is an interesting place to visit. Be prepared to see huge machinery and sophisticated technology that was used on ships of the World Ward II times. The museum of ship's history would tell how the soldiers used it during battle. During peaceful times the ship transported passengers, famous people, even royalty.
The ghost stories are still intriguing and inviting people to stay. I haven't seen one, but, maybe you might...
Other attractions for Queen Mary guests could be visits to Long Beach's Aquarium, a short boat ride to Catalina Island, or a small cruise around the Beach, viewing the marina and the "gas stations" for the ships in the ocean. Interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/user/BeautyHealthTravel?feature=mhum
The ship has a panoramic view of Long Beach; the beautiful ocean, the boats and yachts, and numerous bridges, stretching over the water. The guests could also see the Carnival Cruise Ships, since Queen Mary is walking distance away from the cruise terminal. The Long Beach Convention Center is also in the view.
The ships restaurants are fun places to dine and meet new people. The staterooms have great capacity to house tourists and locals; honeymooners like them, too.
The engine room is an interesting place to visit. Be prepared to see huge machinery and sophisticated technology that was used on ships of the World Ward II times. The museum of ship's history would tell how the soldiers used it during battle. During peaceful times the ship transported passengers, famous people, even royalty.
The ghost stories are still intriguing and inviting people to stay. I haven't seen one, but, maybe you might...
Other attractions for Queen Mary guests could be visits to Long Beach's Aquarium, a short boat ride to Catalina Island, or a small cruise around the Beach, viewing the marina and the "gas stations" for the ships in the ocean. Interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/user/BeautyHealthTravel?feature=mhum
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