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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 29,1997 Section Two Page 5 Travel to the Sun Cruises are Growing in Popularity Taking to the high seas in record numbers, travelers travelers representing a broad spectrum of the public arc putting to bed the myth that cruising is an exclusive exclusive experience for the wealthy and elderly. In Travel " Adventures 68 KING ST. E. (VELTRI COMPLEX) BOWMANVILLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO MEETYOURTRAVEL NEEDS Early Booking Specials and Last Minute Sales Princess Cruises-Alaska 1998 and 2 FOR 1 CRUISE SPECIALS Come in and check them out! 623-6600 Cruise and Travel 116 King St. W., Bowmanville For all your travel plans call Elizabeth or Mamie (905) 623-0005 §>j.p. 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The average age of cruise passengers has dropped dramatically over the past 20 years with approximately 50 percent of today's cruisers being age 45 or younger. Several unique elements elements of a cruise have played a role in this vacation's vacation's growing growing popularity. popularity. First, is the value aspect of a vacation at sea. Because a cruise is a " virtually all-inclusive package which includes air transportation, transfers, hotels, meals and entertainment, entertainment, it thereby makes Cruising is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry budgeting convenient and easy. Second, there's the case of booking a cruise, as the entire vacation is arranged with one phone call or visit to a travel agent. And passengers can visit a variety of ports and countries around the world without the bother of fre- quent packing packing and unpacking, not to mention mention the numerous air and land transfers. Compared side-by-side to a land- based vacation, vacation, a cruise comes out very favourably and, many times, is less expensive when all the costs are totaled. There's also the pam pering nature of a cruise and the high level of service service that makes a cruise relaxing and stress-free and, finally, the romance of a vacation at sea. The rising demand over the past decade has also sparked dramatic industry change, including the introduction of new cruise operators and mergers of still others. Ship design has changed as well, with the trend toward larger ships with more resort-like designs and amenities. Who's Cruising? Contrary to common misconceptions, cruises cater to a diverse demographic demographic mix-not just wealthy senior citizens. The medium income of today's cruise passengers is $60,000 a year, indicating indicating a more moderate income than in the past. 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If one bag gets lost for a day or so, at least you have half your things. • Make sure that the city shown on your luggage luggage tag matches your final destination. Don't forget to remove any old tags. • Put your name and address inside your luggage luggage as well as the outside. • Use luggage identification identification tags with a flap that covers your name and address. Thieves can use this information for a break and enter at your home while you are away. • Take your extra passport passport photos with you and a photocopy of your passport passport ID page. If you do lose your passport these will speed up the process of having it replaced. It's also a good idea to photo copy your travel tickets as well. Keep these items in a separate place from the originals. • Take some cash in small denominations with you. Handy for tipping and small things you may need while en route. • If safety deposit boxes are available at your destination, destination, take advantage of them to store your valuables. valuables. • Keep a close eye on your luggage while in airports, airports, hotel lobbys or waiting waiting for local transit. Hold on to the straps, straddle them or have them touching touching your leg so you will feel if they are being moved. • You may want to bring Consular information information sheets for the countries countries you will be visiting. They will contain important important information, addresses and telephone numbers if you should need them. Includes roundtripalr from Toronto, transfers, all shipboard meals, activities, entertainment ■PLUSiW shipboard gratulilesi Goliger's Trave/Mm. GROUP DEPARTURE February 8,1998 1 WEEK FROM $ 1099 00 Many Extras 623-1511 In the Bowmanville Mali Frsa vt ;* foix tyi foyti, rd 1.1,ed la mill*/. fca ii art subject ta chry wthxt rettt. 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