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Show H4 TheSalt Lake Tribune TRAVEL Sunday, January 22, 1995 Help Is Here for Singles Who Want to Take a Cruise Santa Fe’s Inn of the Anasazi Is a Gemof a Small Hotel ne _icerkes ternational Association, which ves the North American cruise even good advice about sharing wine with tablemates. But whenit industry. comes to comprehensiveness about howto make specific cruise choices. singles might do better to consult more thorough guide- But CLIA’s study noted that future cruisers are more likely to travel alone, predicting two passengers in five wouldbesingle Will this herald a surfeit of ruise books for singles? it now provide inf that growing section ofthe Probably not. Singles, after all aren't just love-starved landlub- ink enough t you where n the pure bers looking for a replay of “An Affair + newest e: s Worldwide Cru at ships of the Carnival Caribbean and Star Clipper lines sell condoms in their sun dries shop. Campbell even found se uy ae ard Crystal Harmon ©But condoms to a passenger's any time, day or night tracking condoms down on ships ring mostly to passen. gers older than age 55 means shlepping downto theinfirmary This is an example of just some in-room v ele v of the tidbits in the guidebook’s section on singles. The 700-page book Fielding Worldwide Ine evotes about half a doz- en pag s to useful andcandid in formation for solo cruisers, list ing things such as,the ships that have the most handsomecaptains 1. in ae ite city vuldi we lest serv National concierge Park . and < ums and more also is available ants hustled to greet us as we ‘pulled ¢our renta ar into our reserved parking spot. One attendant courteous. ly took charge of my wife and | | | me while the other took our to the parking garage. ‘here it would vai the shortest of notices by phone cal We were escorted to the front lobby. past the kiva fire’ place, 5 uge cactuses in ts | car from 2on one pe d t textiles. ets from the newsletter doesn’t concentrate on cruising per se, but contains information on female-friendly des- and them are Carnival, Costa, Prinand American Har Hawaii. Ships © 1 ‘h as the QE2 and Norway also have such cabins. from therest ofthe cruising uni- verse. Whichis why cruise guide- books dedicated solely to singles may not be especially useful. For instance, Cruising ‘alo. The Sin gle Traveler's Guide to Adventure the High Seas. by Sally J. Mai is really a general cruise guide sel (Marin Publications, $14.95) called that Gaining in popularity are features money-saving ideas. rip- “guaranteed-singles” rates, although very fewships offer them. Ave., probably thereason so fewsingles mance, the book is somewhat bloated. It is padded with pages that list all ships. regardless of Single cruisers get a pretty raw deal, Campbell writes in the passengers. according to Cars We OVERNIGHT collection of local artists tact Inn of the Anasazi, 113 Washington Ave., Santa Fe N.M. 87501; (505) 988-3030. Fri, Sat, 6pm | HL aily Cost $11 Cash Back $1 oicoun w/aa | Weekends $7 Cash Back peasd Leste ae prices usually are set for double rate policies for singles arelist- occupancy of cabins. When a single traveler wants to occupy a cruising. One such agency is Singleworld, a 30-year-old New young singles. The ships appeal mostly to an older crowd Maisel’s readers will find help the 20-to-45 age group. The range anywhere from 25 percent thenadvertises it to members. It’s a great way forasingle person to to 200 percent of the regular rate, Mexico \, Beginning 27th Year! our i. \]am Stafford Show & Shoji Tabuchis. 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RT air, First Class Hotels, Most Meals, Comprehensive sights, Branson's cy buys blocks of cruise sp dependingonthecruiseline > RC ®mcmcccMitd | RT air, First Class Hotels, Grand Stand Seat Stampede. Most meals, Transfers, York firm that primarily serves cabin alone, he or she must pay a surcharge or supplement that can fa Complimentary THOMAS TRAVEL 399.9803 | July 7, 9 Days Canada Oneof the ways to get a leg up on singles deals is through an their focus on singles (although ed). Delta Queen’s steamboats. for example, though worthy and wonderful, are hardly ships for RSVP to 268-4470 Cruise & Travel Masters 4905 S.900 East #630 Lene atae || CANADIAN ROCKIES & GLACIER NATL PARK ||Plus Calgary Stampede erated by Marine Expeditions of cruise Commentator and well known Mexicospecialist, Kristi Guest, lived and worked in Mexicotourist destinations for seven years. She was seminar facilitator for Morris Air and has escorted many Mexico groups. “Daly830 am For more information. con- inn’s the Star Clippers line, and Akademik loff, a con verted Soviet research vessel op- stickiest problems for singles and Mazatlan $32 ue OSL Cash8Back textiles from nearby Chimayo representing New Mexico's *hree cultures — Native Amer by agency that specializes in singles about 3 percent of Pee WA Silver Smith STC ment initself. Tables are hand hewn: bancos (seats) are upholstered with hand-woven | ing such a programare operated the Star Clipper and Star Flyer. It’s one of the Fielding’s guidebook. ships 0! Cruise Moss events | | won't know which one. Among the el agent, single travelers should prepare themselves to deal with Although Maisel does give straightforward advice about A guaranteed single assures youa cabin to yourself but. until embarkation, you comes froma guidebook ora trav- ful tricks for traveling solo and cn ori: the best hiking. rafting, fishing and skiing facilities in the area And just in case vou feel you midrange cabin. Whether your information premium pricing. cruising solo and shipboard ro- Whenavailable, these rates usually are comparable to the cost of a No. 1703, Toronto, Ontario. Canada M5R 1B5.) Wed. Jan. 25, 7 pm well as advice on where to find have one more sense that needs “Call! Fax! Write!” offs and readers’ recommendations. An annual subscription is $2) (Write to 50 Prince Arthur 1994 survey by Cruise Lines In- serving, you can accommodate yourpalate at the inn’s award. winning restaurant. The 96seat space is an accomplish including ports, disguised as a book for singles. book also a “Best of section that the ships by the special inter¢ they cater to suchas water spor s, exercise and all Information on local cul tural and artistic that the cruiseline won't find you a roommate and you'll have a cabin to yourself. Some cruise lines are beginning to offer singles cabins. Among Th s adventurous. the arrange local nercial Santa Fe tours of programs, thereis also the chance Another new publication, Jour- tinations, 95) make up only 0} ing’s, Fodor's and Frommer's. neywoman, focuses on women who travel alone. The 20-page love during alifeboat drill). Solo cruisers those traveling alone, not necessarily unmarried) ( — the shops galleries, muse- | top 10 most romantic books such as those from Field- women’s travel issues. It also has medical advice and a section nature corted trips to ns in Chaco and the cruises (though Fielding’s does include mention walks oflife with needs and interests that aren't necessarily apart Author Anne Campbell actually onducted a condom survey. She liver Remember” partners. Others participate in ‘“guaranteed-share” programs offered by some cruise lines, which match them with a roommete. Both alternatives have obviouspitfalls But with the guaranteed-share of one couple who found undying Single travelers come from all the presses for 1 stays trueto its reputationof t Zit like it is Royal to elers seek out travel Flamingo Hilton Departs Feb. 26 and April 9 SPRING BRANSON '95 All of our '94 Bransontours sold out, so sign up early! 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