My friends and I have decided to get away together. The four of us decided that we didn’t want to fly to much of a hassle, Didn’t want to drive because the only place to go was Vegas (we’re in LA and we’ve been so many times) SO therefore, a cruise seemed to be the best option… Okay were 21 and 22 yrs old (WOMEN) now we cant figure out what to do to get the best deals. We don’t really want to go super far like the Caribbean, maybe Cancun. HELP!!! Where do we start?
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You and your friends DO have passports, correct? If not, this could affect your decision as to where to go and how to get there.
If you don’t feel like traveling too far from home, and aren’t fond of flying, I think a cruise would be ideal. If you’ve never cruised before, and want to find out what it’s like, without spending an arm and a leg, I recommend the Carnival Cruises out of Long Beach. They have a couple different cruises from that area;
1) trip to Catalina Island and back
2) trip to Catalina Island, then to Ensenada, Mexico, then back
3) Trip to Peurto Valetra, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and back (not sure the order of the ports)
#3 would be the longest, and nicest of the 3. #1 would be the shortest, and least expensive. If you cruise, I recommend a cabin with a large picture window instead of an inside one.
I’m not sure if passports are required for those cruises, so if you or your friends don’t have one yet, definately check with the cruise lines and passport agencies to find out for certain. AND…. if it turns out they’re not needed, apply for passports anyway!
You mentioned Cancun. (You WILL need a passport to go there.) To get there, you will almost certainly need to fly, (Or, if you’re cruising, to a port in the Gulf, such as Texas, New Orleans, or Florida). If you decided to stay at an all-inclusive resort (If you’re not cruising, then all-inclusive, in my opinion, is the only way to do it in the Cancun Area!), I’m sure there are flights from L.A. to Cancun. I live in Salt Lake City, and I had to change planes in Dallas. Total flying time for me was about 5 hours I believe. Wasn’t bad.
I’ve stayed in Cancun twice, and both times were at all-inclusive resorts. There are lots of resorts to choose from. Many of them are right on the beach. They’re great, because, depending on the resort, you really don’t have to go anywhere. The beach is right there, the food is included and usually has a large variety, very similar in quality to what you’ll find on a cruise ship. They treat the tourists like royalty. The color of the ocean in many places in that area is a beautiful shade of torquise, like in those Corona Beer commercials! It’s beautiful.
A cruise may provide you with a little bit more variety as far as things to do and see, but truth be told, the Gulf and the Carribean are much prettier.
For vacation ideas and packages, a good site to check out is http://www.vacationstogo.com
Feel free to e-mail me if you have additional questions about cruising or staying at an all-inclusive.
(No, I do not work in the travel business. I just love traveling, and enjoy helping people. I’ve done 5 cruises and 2 resorts so far.)
Why don’t you take a cruise out of LA or Vancouver , Cancun is always a party but try Cabo it’s a blast, if you cruise you may like it even better …..you can see muliple destinations in one shot! check http://www.cruise.com or carnival (http://www.carnival.com ) may suit your age group. Good Luck
Look up Cruise websites – Try Carnival cruise. They are usually young people and they are one of the cheapest cruises. They always have specials – and they go to Mexico. There is also Royal Caribbean, Norweigan, etc. or go to a travel agency.
You can find 4 day or 7 day cruises. sometimes they have special rates for California residents.
Approx. $70 – to $100 a day includes food, cabin, entertainment, swimming, etc.
You also need to plan about $10,00 per day per person for the tips. This is for room stewards who clean your cabin, bus boys, waiters, etc. Because you can eat 3 sitdown meals each day and 24 hou pizza and ice cream.
You will really enjoy the cruise.
Good Luck.
Go with Princess or Royal Caribbean. This is because Carnival 1 person must be 25 or older in your cabin. They will not even let you book unless your 25. There is no way around these age restrictions either. So, how about taking the Mexican Riviera cruise. I believe it is right out of LA,perhaps long Beach. Go to Princess.com to see all of what they have. Then after you pick a cruise, go to a travel agent(it will not cost you at all) and book your cruise. One thing to know is if your planning to do a spring break cruise(March or April), they may be booked, but try anyways.