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Queen
Mary II(or any other cruise line)
This is not a
completely money saving option, but from everything I've
read  about
the ship, this just might be the right place to spend a
little extra. And that little extra might not be as much
as you think. I've joined one of the cruise sites(there
should be some listed on the right) that offer discounted
rates. The lowest I've seen is $999
for a 6 day transatlantic crossing from NY to Southhampton,
England WITH a one way ticket back to NY. That means
you would just have to add the round trip to Athens(and
you could potentially be at the $1500 mark for your trip
to Greece! Not that much more than flights are going for
to Greece!) So read on about what they say about this ship!(of
course you can also look into other cruise lines and departures
from other US cities)
With sweeping
staircases, domed public rooms, full-circle promenade deck
 and
elegant appointments, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 melds the classic
grace of yesteryear's ocean liners and the ultimate in modern
features. Accommodations range from standard cabins to expansive,
lavish suites with private elevator access. Three-quarters
of all staterooms have balconies. Dining is first-rate onboard
QM2, as seven galleys service 10 restaurants, including
the renowned Todd English restaurant, which overlooks the
pool terrace. Kings Court offers a variety of dining alternatives
in the evening. A string quartet plays in the elegant Winter
Garden as afternoon tea is served with white-glove service.
The 20,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SpaClub offers stress-relief
treatments and wellness classes.
Classic Cunard
hallmarks weave throughout Queen Mary 2: sweeping  staircases,
soaring public rooms, a grand ballroom, a 360° promenade
deck. With one staff member per couple, Cunard's renowned
White Star Service is also assured. The most anticipated
ocean liner in the world also comes with an unprecedented
cache of luxuries and innovations.
There is a stunning
array of recreation, with unique venues such as Illuminations,
a planetarium that serves as a lecture hall and cinema.
Queens Room houses an elegant ballroom. Fourteen bars include
Golden Lion Pub and G32, a disco. Decks 12 and 13 offer
sporty fun: a putting green, shuffleboard, deck games, a
giant chess board, two golf simulators, basketball and table
tennis. Enjoy a performance at Royal Court Theatre or gaming
in the Empire Casino. Throughout the cruise, Cunard Connexions
offers enriching and educational workshops and seminars.
 Three-quarters
of her staterooms have balconies. Lavish two-story duplexes
even have their own private exercise equipment. Exciting restaurants
like Todd English and Cunard's renowned Grills create the
premier dining experience at sea.
A space ratio
of 57.25 makes her one of the roomiest vessels anywhere.
Even that can't prepare you for the endless possibilities
which occupy all this space - 14 decks of sports facilities,
shops, bars, lounges, five pools and no fewer than 10 restaurants,
a largesse which allows you the freedom to experience your
own preferences and passions. Rejuvenate at the celebrated
Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Watch a "drive-in"
movie. Or how about the classic British deck game of quoits?
Try something
novel. Learn something new! Cunard ConneXions is almost
like a college at sea, taking into account, of course, that
you're on vacation. Or take a virtual ride into space at
Illuminations, the only planetarium afloat.
What would
your child enjoy more?
11 hours on a plane or 6 days in the Kids Zone? |
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