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. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
“A very practical book with sound information for everyone, from people planning their first exciting cruise adventure to hardened travel agents.”–Sir Edmund Hillary
“Cruisers will find noteworthy nuggets in The Essential Little Cruise Book by veteran cruise director Jim West.”–New York Post
“Nuggets of wisdom from a veteran cruise director … a real charmer.”–Chicago Tribune
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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.
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. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Essential Little Cruise Book, 2nd: Secrets from a Cruise Director for a Perfect Cruise Vacation 
Frommer’s Cruises and Ports of Call
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Detailed coverage of the hottest trends in cruisingtrips departing from all major U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, Bermuda, Mexico, and Canada
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Extensive descriptions of all the major cruise ships sailing in North America, from cabin amenities and ship facilities to shore excursions and recreational activities
Comprehensive ship ratings that grade the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children’s programs, entertainment, service, overall enjoyment, and overall value) from “poor” to “outstanding”
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