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with Young Drivers of Canada Learn to Drive and Survive ~TRAVEL MAY 11, TUES.â€"THURS. EVENINGS 6:30 P.M. â€" 9:38 P.M. 4 WEEKS _ MAY 29, SAT. SUN. 9:00 A.M. â€" 3:45 P.M. 2 WEEKENDS 9:00 A.M. â€" 3:45 P.M. DAYTIME â€" 4 DAY ~*~SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1993 Â¥aoLmaYs . PAGE 26 § 7DAY BERMUDA CRUISE Shedding some light on cruise vacations e receive a number of inquiries about cruising as a ‘ â€" vacation. Let‘s look at some of these questions and, perhaps, shed some light on misconceptions about cruises. Why are cruises so expensive? Cruises are offered in every price range to suit most budgets. When you consider what is included in the price of a cruise, it may be one of your best vacation valâ€" ues. Air transportation, transfers between airport and ship piers, accommodations, port charges and taxes, all meals, great entertainment and a wide variety of shipboard activities are included. The only things not included are optional shore excursions, shopping (which may not be optional for some!), casino action (you may win and be ahead!), bar drinks, and tips. The payâ€" ment made to your travel agent before you leave home probably represents 85%, or more, of your vacation cost. Will I have motion sickness on the ship? Unless you suffer chronic motion sickness travelling in cars, buses, trains, or planes, it is unlikely you will experiâ€" ence motion sickness on a cruise chip. All modern cruise ships are equipped with stabilizers resulting in significantly reduced motion during the ship‘s pasâ€" sage. Cruise ships generally are not travâ€" elling in areas of rough seas and poor weather. There are medical aids (Gravol or Transderm V ear patches) and nonâ€" medical wrist bands ("Seaâ€"bands" are sold in local pharmacies â€" about $15) available to assist you in lessening the effects of motion sickness. My husband won‘t take a cruise. He says there‘s nothing to do! Today‘s cruise lines can meet the expectations of any traveller. From a totally relaxing, passive holiday to a busy agenda to meet anyone‘s interests, there is a cruise Cunse®. for you. An interview with an experienced travel counsellor to establish the vacaâ€" tion needs of that husband (and the wife‘s too) should result in the recomâ€" mendation of the cruise ship and itinerary for that couple. With over 100 ships and many more itineraries to choose from, everyone can be accommodated. Theme cruises, speâ€" cial interests, port intensive, sports, hisâ€" tory, wildlife, and scenery can be part of a cruise. Cruise in the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, to South America, to Alaska, in the Mediterranean, and Black Seas. Or how about a more exotic cruise to the Orient or the South Pacific islands? Do I have to wear a tuxedo for those stuffy evenings? No, you don‘t have to wear a tux, and those evenings are anyâ€" thing but stuffy! Usually, two nights in a 7â€"night cruise are identified as "formal dress". A dark suit or blazer with tie is acceptable on most ships. The other five nights will be "informal" (jacket with or without tie) or "casual" (open shirt and slacks). Happily, the ladies always know how to dress and a wide range of dress is acceptable. On most ships, swim suits and shorts are not acceptable in the main dining room. Hopefully, I have addressed some of the concerns about cruising. If you have some other questions, please drop me a line and I shall try to respond in future columns. Submitted by Bob Kerby, Cruise Holidays, 338â€"2077.