LONDON, December 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Everyone wants their holiday to be hassle free and the best way
to make sure you don't have to lift a finger is with fly
and cruise packages. Not only does this
ensure you can travel to more exotic destinations in less time, but
it also means you don't need to waste time preparing for your dream
trip.
The packages can see you flown to any number of destinations
across the globe. With a range of fly
cruise deals available from the
experts at Thomas Cook, the journey of a lifetime is more
affordable than ever.
Here is our guide to some of the most popular fly-cruise
packages currently available:
Liberty of the Seas Western
Mediterranean Cruise (from Barcelona)
Barcelona is the ideal
departure location for any cruise. The stunning city has it all:
from world-class art galleries to beautiful restaurants and
incredible architecture.
It is worth flying in with a couple of days to spare so that you
can fully explore the city before you board your liner. From the
Catalan capital, you can then embark on any number of cruises on
your choice of ships.
One of the most popular is the 7 night Western
Mediterranean Cruise on the Liberty of the Seas. The cruise
stops at popular destinations including Provence (Toulon), Livorno
(Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Ajaccio (Corsica), Naples (Capri) before arriving back at
Barcelona.
The trip guarantees great weather, even better food and an
abundance of historic attractions spanning thousands of years of
civilization.
MSC Splendida Mediterranean Cruise
(from Civitavecchia (Rome))
Civitavecchia, more commonly known as the port of Rome, is a fantastic starting point for any
history lovers. The city is littered with important historical
sites and fantastic restaurants.
MSC Splendida leaves regularly with a range of journeys around
the Mediterranean. The modern liner retains an Italian charm and
classic feel with carefully thought out decorations and
features.
For those who are active then the 4 swimming pools, squash
courts, F1 simulator and basketball court will keep you busy.
Elsewhere there is just about every type of food you could ever
want to eat - what more could you want?
Nieuw Amsterdam European Cruise (from
Venice)
Venice is perhaps the most
famous cruise destination in the world. The city on stilts is truly
like nowhere else in the world and is a perfect place to begin your
cruise.
The Nieuw Amsterdam liner is a popular choice with its
sophisticated and classy reputation. It excels with fantastic
entertainment options including an 890 seat theatre, casino, cinema
and numerous bars and restaurants.
Cruises from Venice visit
destinations all over Europe
making it popular throughout the year.
SOURCE Thomas Cook