{"id":665,"date":"2013-04-29T18:59:25","date_gmt":"2013-04-29T18:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/?p=665"},"modified":"2013-04-29T18:59:25","modified_gmt":"2013-04-29T18:59:25","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-to-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/the-pros-and-cons-to-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Travel\"<\/a><\/span>Cruises are one of those funny things that\u00a0people seem to either love or hate. So, if you\u2019ve never been on a cruise before how can you decide if they are right for you? Consider some of the main pros and cons of cruises:<\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022More relaxation. Cruises tend to be easier than land travel. You don\u2019t spend long hours in the car or on a plane, and there are generally fewer\u00a0hiccups than on land-travel excursions.<\/p>\n

\u2022Value. Since cruises are packaged priced you tend to get more bang for your buck. On a cruise you get room, dining, entertainment, and a whole host of other extras.<\/p>\n

\u2022Unpack once and still see multiple destinations. When you do multi-spot travel by land you have to pack and unpack at each place, on a cruise you only have to do it once!<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Less time to explore. Most vacation time on a cruise is spent on the ship, so if you want to explore land destinations or get a real taste of the culture and people this won\u2019t be your cup of tea.<\/p>\n

\u2022Fewer destination options. Cruises are limited to coastal areas, meaning if you want to explore inland you\u2019re better off taking a car or a plane.<\/p>\n

\u2022Stuck with the same company. Spending the majority of your time on the ship, you won\u2019t be able to get away from the group you\u2019re traveling with, so choose your travel companions wisely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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