The Essential Little Cruise Book: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation - Softcover

West, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762705086 ISBN 13: 9780762705085

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 1999

Synopsis

This compact collection of cruise wisdom holds everything you need to know for a perfect vacation at sea. Jim West has logged millions of nautical miles as a cruise director and doles out the answers to cruise questions with wit and style. How can you get the best cabin in your price range? The best table in the dining room? The best service from the crew? Like having your own personal cruise consultant, The Essential Little Cruise Book will help you make the most of your time at sea.

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Review

This smart little book offers helpful advice both for those embarking on their first cruise as well as salty veterans. The Essential Little Cruise Book covers everything form how to choose a cruise that's right for you, picking a travel agent and cabin, what to bring, cruise etiquette, and how to cure sea sickness: "Old-fashioned cures that sailors have sworn by: If you do begin to feel sick, go outside, look at the horizon, and stay in the middle section of the ship. Also, eat some dry crackers or bread sticks, and stay away form liquids." With more than 500 cruises under his belt as a cruise director, author Jim West provides insight and tips that can greatly improve a cruise vacation.

About the Author

Jim West has sailed on more than 620 cruises, explored all seven continents, and traveled to 50-plus countries. He hosts a weekly travel radio program, writes a travel column, and personally organizes and plans cruises for individuals and groups. He resides in Spring Valley, Illinois.

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0762705086
• ISBN 13: 9780762705085
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 181