LONDON, December 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
When you think of cruise destinations, you automatically think
of the Mediterranean - and rightly so. The vast sea has hundreds of
top class destinations all within easy reach of each other. Whether
it's history, culture, shopping, food or style - the Mediterranean
has it all.
No matter how many times you go on a
Mediterranean cruise you will never get
to stop in all the ports. So here's some inspiration for your dream
cruise for next summer with our pick of the best destinations:
Istanbul
Istanbul is a city on the edge
of east and west. The result is a fascinating city drawing
influences from many different cultures. If it's history you're
after then this destination has it by the bucket load.
Tourists flock to the stunning Blue Mosque - and rightly so. Be
sure to check out the frantic and colourful market places and
excellent museums too.
Many cruise liners go to Istanbul, with Celebrity Constellation
offering great value for money.
Naples
Naples is home to one of the
most iconic and famous meals in the world - the pizza. And while it
is cliché to say so, their pizzas are like no other.
The city's National Archaeological Museum is also a must for
history buffs with the largest collection of Roman artefacts in the
world. Just walking round the museum's many rooms you cannot help
but be transported back to the time of Emperors and Gladiators.
Nearby, Pompeii - the city preserved for thousands of years by
volcanic ash, is also worth a visit. Hundreds of buildings remain
with many of its inhabitants still in the same position as when
Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.
Norwegian Jade is one of many cruise liners that visit
Naples. Fans of Broadway-style
entertainment and good food flock to this ship for its quality
services.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the city all other
cities want to be. It has great food, great culture, great sport,
great sights and great weather.
Art fans are spoilt for choice with world-class galleries
scattered throughout the city. If sport is more your thing then
Camp Nou is a worthwhile addition to your itinerary. Across town
are the remains from the 1992 Olympics with iconic venues such as
the diving pool available to look around.
Best of all, the food is stunning with tapas bars on every
corner. Royal Caribbean International's Independence Of The
Seas, makes regular trips here and has won a reputation
as one of the most awe-inspiring liners in the world with its
multi-floored restaurant, stunning leisure facilities and great
service.
