• ISBN13: 9780764538223
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Tourism, Travel Guide & Hospitality
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley
• Publication Date: May 16, 2003
• Pages: 552
• Original Price: USD 21.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1000 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Food, Lodging & Transportation / Cruises

About the Book With tons of great cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, and scores of other locations, choosing the right cruise vacation can be tough. Thankfully, this freshly updated and friendly guide covers all the major cruise lines and ports of call, and offers all the smart tips you need to make sure your cruise comes off in style. Inside you'll find:

• A guide for finding the ideal cruise for any lifestyle
• Descriptions of all the cruise lines and what they have to offer
• Specialized cruising, including sailboats and luxury lines
• Fun onboard activities
• Special advice for those with young children
• Dealing with customs, regulations, and taxes

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• The best ships and packages for every budget
• Concise tips on sightseeing and shopping at ports of call
• Lots of detailed maps

Fran Wenograd Golden writes about cruises and travel for the Boston Herald and Concierge.com, among other venues. She is also the author of TVacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars, and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows (Pocket Books, 1996), and coauthor of Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call and Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call. Raised mostly in West Hartford, Connecticut, she lives north of Boston with her husband and two teenagers.