Why the Best Cruise Bargains Are Not Always the Lowest Price

If you travel often you may have had the chance to enjoy a nice relaxing cruise. Over the years this form of travel has become wildly popular, with more vacationers booking their holidays on a cruise every year. While a cruise is one of the best values for your vacation dollar it is still nice to find cruise bargains to help you travel for even less money.

Finding cruise bargains on all types of accommodations

Every cruise has a wide variety of cabins available in all class of service. The difference between the fares can be their size or the location of the cabin. Typically cabins that are located on the outer section of the ship are considered premium. These cabins usually have a window or porthole that allows the passengers some fresh sea air. The cabins located on the inner ring of the ship as less expensive and can be fine for most passengers. The size of the cabin is also a good indication of a particular class of service with the larger cabins costing more than smaller ones. Which type of cabin you choose depends on your travel budget and the type of cruise bargains you can find.

Good deals on first-class cabins

Many people think that finding a deal on a cruise means they will be staying in a small cabin hidden somewhere in the interior of the ship. The truth is that all classes of service are usually available at a discount, if you know where to look. In some cases the cruise bargains you find might be for first class accommodation at prices normally charged for smaller or less desirable cabins. In this case the fares are not necessarily the cheapest, but really offer the best value for the accommodation. In some cases these cruise bargains can cut the price of your vacations by a third or more if you spend the time to find them.

Be sure to check repositioning cruises for deals

Another interesting place to find some amazing cruise bargains are on repositioning cruises. Most travelers have never heard about these types of cruises, but they are a great way to secure some great cruise bargains once you know how to find them. The way these repositioning cruises work is that every carrier will move their departure port throughout the year to accommodate for better weather. When they sail between these ports, they will normally book accommodation at a steep discount so they don’t need to travel with an empty ship. If you can locate one of these repositioning cruises you can save quite a lot of money over a conventional cruise. They are usually very similar to a regular cruise with their meals and entertainment, but are offered as one of the best cruise bargains available. In fact they are so popular with many travelers that some passengers will book them as a regular vacation every year.

To find one of these repositioning cruises, you should start with the cruise lines themselves. They may not advertise these particular cruise bargains, but if you contact them directly you may be able to secure a booking. Another great place to check is with any friends that you know that take cruises regularly. They may have a travel agent that specializes in cruise bargains and can help you find one of these repositioning cruises to save you a lot of hard earned dollars.

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Best Spas in Asia Announced by Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Promotion Council

Bangkok – In a star-studded ceremony reminiscent of the Academy Awards, 28 spas and wellness centers were honored with the Asia Spa & Wellness Festival Gold Awards at the Landmark Hotel, Bangkok.

As each Award was announced by master of ceremony, the whole ballroom roared with applause from both winner and nominees alike. Over 300 spa owners, managers and industry leaders were present at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.

The much awaited Awards, dubbed the most prestigious awards for spas and wellness centers in Asia were given in conjunction with of the Asia Spa & Wellness Festival 2010, organized by AIC Exhibitions Sdn Bhd, Thai Spa Association and Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Promotion Council with the support of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau.

The winners were selected from a pool of 212 nominations, and were judged by a panel of independent judges comprising spa personalities, travel writers and tour planners. The grueling nomination and adjudication process took over two months, and comprised of mystery visits and spa audits. In deciding the winner, the judges took into consideration both the ‘hardware’ component – ambience, design and equipment, and ‘software’ component – therapist skills and qualifications, treatment menus, and service quality.

Among the big winners of the night was the Hyatt group, which took home four awards including the Best Spa Group. China, already home to the largest number of spas in Asia, took home five awards in a show of strength. Host Thailand and Singapore tied in second place with four winners each. Other winners are from Malaysia, India, Philippines, Macau, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and Bhutan.

Awards Chairman, William Ng said that the Awards proved that Asian spas have come of age, and are now operating at an international level.

“The judges were impressed with the overall quality of nominations and submissions this year, and had a difficult time choosing the winners. The general consensus is that the winners have all displayed standards consistent with the best in the world”, Ng said.

He added, “Since the introduction of the Awards last year, the industry has rallied behind this momentous annual event, and the Awards have raised the bar for the spa and wellness industry.

At the same time, we are seeing greater recognition locally and internationally for our spas, which bodes well for our quest to make Asia synonymous with the best spas”. Also present at the packed Awards ceremony were president of Thai Spa Association, Andrew Jacka, president of Federation of Thai Spa Associations, Apichai Jeeradisak and representatives from spa associations across Asia.

Full List of Winners

Embargo: 21 March 2010

Best New Spa
Spa Cenvaree at CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand

Best Spa Ambience
The Barai, Hyatt Hua Hin, Thailand

Best Spa Experience
Mogambo Springs, The Spa at Plantation Bay, Cebu, Philippines

Best Day Spa (5 winners)
Evian Spa by Three, Shanghai, China
Tirta Spa, Boracay Island, Philippines
The Retreat Spa, Singapore
RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort, Bangkok, Thailand
Sense of Touch, Hong Kong

Best Wellness Centre (2 winners)
Kenko Reflexology & Spa, Singapore
Song Spa, Hyatt Regency Dongguan, China

Best Traditional Treatment
Manda Snana by Jiva Spa at Taj Tashi, Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan

Best Signature Treatment
Tantric Four Hands Massage, A1 Singapore Massage , Singapore

Best Resort Spa (5 winners)
The Barai, Hyatt Hua Hin, Thailand
Spa Village, Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia
Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa, ITC Mughal, Agra, India
Health Club & Spa – Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore
Regalia Resort and Spa, Suzhou, China

Best Destination Spa (4 winners)
Spa Indochine, Siam Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
The Spa at The Nam Hai Resort, Hoi An, Vietnam
Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Hainan, China
Thermes Marins Bali, Indonesia

Best Hotel Spa (6 winners)
The Spa at Crown, Macau
Plateau Residential Spa – HYATT PURE, Hong Kong
Heavenly Spa by Westin, Beijing, China

The Asian Spa, Spacare International, Singapore
Zen Serena Spa at The Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi, India
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan

Best Spa Group
HYATT PURE

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India is the unparalleled land that fascinates every tourist with its diversity. The countless tourist attractions across the length and breadth of the country attract lakhs of tourists every year. Most of the tourist spots in India are connected by air. Budget travelers can plan economical travel by getting the reservation of tickets done in low cost airlines. And those travel freaks who love luxury in air can opt for such airlines providing a host of facilities. When it comes to accommodation, you need not worry as there are hotel options for all classes of travelers. You will get one in sync with your preferences.

All hotels in India do provide early bird offers and grabbing those offers will turn your holidaying spree a memorable experience to be cherished forever! Right from hotels in Madurai, hotels in Mount Abu, hotels in Mumbai, hotels in Mussoorie, hotels in Nagpur to hotels in Nainital, hotels in New Delhi, hotels in Ooty, and the like, your choice can be rightly met. The budget ranges from a few hundreds to lakhs depending on the amount you want to spend.

One of the best ways to weigh up beforehand the facilities offered in a hotel before getting the reservation done, visit a tourism site that contains information about hotels in India with images, preferably a travel portal. Do not go for current bookings, i.e. booking a room after you reach your destination. You may end up staying in a hotel not suiting your preferences or budget. When there are online booking options, why not avail the opportunity! Before doing so, do read reviews. For example, if you are looking for hotels in New Delhi, you can come across guests’ comments on their experience in staying in the various hotels in New Delhi. Accordingly you will be able to find which hotel is the best in the capital city in terms of facilities offered as well as tariff. You can follow a similar criterion for hotels in Madurai, hotels in Mount Abu, hotels in Mumbai, hotels in Mussoorie, hotels in Nagpur to hotels in Nainital, hotels in Ooty, etc.

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