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Show a a le ee i TRAVEL ’ All Aboard for a Vacation Cruise The most popular cruises, however, are geared to “fine-weather” areas such as the Caribbean andthe Pacific. It was with this foreknowledge that my family—wife Dabby, Randy, 17, Matt, 15, Heidi, 18, and I set out to enjoy a cruise vacation. Liv- ing on the West Coast, we felt it Getting under way on vacation cruise. Wha all of today’s emphasis on air travel, it’s no wonder manythink of a vacation trip by ship as something reminiscent of bygone days. easier to travel aboard one of the many cruise ships whose voyage would begin in Los Angeles,literally in our own back yard. We decided to travel to Mexico aboard the S.S. Princess Carla, one of the two Princess Cruise ships. When a family of five contemplates spending 12 days together, their shipboard environment is no small con- Between meals, there were count- Timid travelers, at first nervous bingo, even slot machines! A camaraderie among the ship’s mental image so many have of foggy ocean days, rough seas, and boredom. Actually, today’s ocean voyager is more likely to “trip out” in floating discothéques, gorge himself on delectable meals, swim both in indoor and outdoor pools, or engage in a myriad of activities available on board. Best of all, the ships of today are products of modern technology. They Have special stabilizing fins to help you forget the waves, special lookout centers for the nautical type. There are de luxe staterooms (some with floor-to-ceiling windows), bars, lounges, and walkways which afford impressive views of the sea. With the growth of popular air travel to Europe, the big ship lines shooting, the traditional shuffleboard, passengers developed almost immediately. There were people of all ages on board, from the very young to retired couples, a goodly number of newlyweds, and lots of single pas- sengers who brought the romantic side of our crew to light. Nor are the passengers’ activities limited to the ship. Most cruises are aimed at allowing voyagers ample time in foreign ports of call. On our cruise, we visited Puerta Vallarta, recently discovered by the jet set. It has not lost its isolated atmosphere, however, and remains a tiny, picturesque village surrounded ranged from $395 for an inside cabin to $1,925 for a super-de-iuxe suite with living room and two baths. During a six-months period, there are more than 370 different cruise and jungle. Large green iguanas (It was the movielocation for “Night of sailings listed from U.S.ports. Prices range from $175 aboard the Bergensfjord, a Norwegian cruise ship sailing to the Caribbean,to about $3,310 for a world cruise aboard the S.S. such as Cunard, French Line, and President Roosevelt! Whenconsidering a cruise, you can North German Lloyd have gone into the cruise business. For example, the pick and choose from an almost unlimited numberof itineraries. 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