Land and Sea Packages Make the Journey Part of the Fun

Seasoned sailors will tell you a cruise is the only way to vacation. But many vacationers who might like to test the waters with a two- or four-night cruise, stay on shore when they realize the trip to the port can sometimes take as long as the cruise itself.

The solution for many in land-locked states is a vacation that combines a few days on land in a destination port with a short cruise perfect for first-time cruisers. "Land and sea" vacation packages can be tailored for virtually every departure port.

Florida is one popular vacation destination that offers an ideal opportunity to mix land and sea options. Many of Florida's waterfront communities like Port Canaveral offer a myriad of cruise options to tropical paradise such as The Bahamas and the Caribbean, yet are close to the theme park capital of the world, Orlando.

Land and sea vacationers can start their trip with a week at the theme parks, like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Orlando or SeaWorld Orlando. Then, immerse themselves in total relaxation onboard a luxury cruise ship sailing to a tropical destination.

Once aboard these floating cities, first-time cruisers find there are many entertainment options available - casinos, fitness areas, spas, movies, shopping, swimming, laying by the pool, relaxing in a lounge, enjoying the scenery or trying any of the dozens of other activities. And of course, cruise ship cuisine has become legendary for being unmatched for quality and quantity.

Cruising remains one of the most popular vacation alternatives for couples and families of all ages. Yet for those who have never cruised before, there often remains a certain bit of uncertainty about the unknown. A short cruise is the perfect way to answer those uncertainties; a chance to experience the joys of cruising without devoting an entire week's time to sailing the deep blue seas. And it leaves time for that land vacation, as well.

It's easy to get the best of both worlds with a land and sea vacation package. One such package combines an Orlando stay with a Caribbean cruise.

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