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The two fuzzy pictures on the left are huge open tanks of rum fermenting, seen from atop a dim catwalk — the sweet smell there was by itself intoxicating. The two sharper pictures on the right show later stages in the rum manufacturing process. We were told that the rum was bottled off island, in Florida I think the guide said. We were surprised, though, that the barrels are emptied into metal tanks that are shipped out, instead of shipping out the barrels.
After the 15 minute tour the guide, a woman who didn’t drink, served much too big cups (at least 4 ounces of rum on ice) of our choice from the different kinds of Cruzan brand rum. My favorite was Cruzan Rum Cream, because of it smoothness and lower alcohol (17%), but the stronger tasting Cruzan Blackstrap Rum also tasted good (however it’s 40% alcohol was too much for me). I drank only half of my mixture of Blackstrap and Cream and still felt walloped.
Cruzan Rum is very cheap in St. Croix, either at the factory or in the grocery stores. Black Strap Rum is only for a 750 ml. bottle. Cruzan Rum Cream is a bottle. There’s no sales tax in St. Croix and we could have brought back up to 6 bottles back duty free with us (but we didn’t — it could have been a security hassle on the airplane and, more to the point, wanting more of its good taste didn’t seem like a habit we wanted to get into).
Here’s some customer’s reviews of Cruzan Rum. I was surprised by the latest review that said the factory or distillery has a new owner and that the quality has since dropped quite a bit. www.igougo.com/attractions-reviews-b21372-St._Croix-Cruza…
You’ve probably heard of tropical lethargy, which we happened to read about again there in several historical novels by local author, Patricia Gill. While our home state of Florida (Tallahassee) was shivering with record lows (down to 14 degrees) we were feeling the constant high humidity in the St. Croix rain forest, with lows not much under 70 in the mornings and highs usually at least in the mid 80s. But after tasting the Cruzan factory’s good rum and seeing its cheap prices we suspected that climate isn’t the only reason for tropical lethargy.
Perhaps one kind of tropical lethargy is "island time," or as its called in St. Croix, Crucian time. An example of it was on one of the 12 days Christmas Festival the starting time of the Adult Parade was always scheduled to start at 10 a.m. but we were told it never actually began until about 1 p.m. We also ran into Cruzan time when we occasionally found stores closed in the middle of the afternoon, though sometimes that was probably more a result of the Great Recession. One of the great things about Polly’s at the Pier (besides its coffee and brownies) was that it was usually open. One of its co-owners, a man from Iowa, said he made it a point of being dependably open. He said people there told him he could not make a go of it, but Polly’s seemed to have plenty of regular customers and not only from the cruise ships.
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Shore Excursions on the Cheap
Have you been caught in the biggest cruise line money trap?
Huge profits are made by cruise lines selling you overpriced and over-crowded shore excursions.
Shore excursions can cost more than the cruise itself… airfare included!
Wondering what I’m talking about, since all your food, room and entertainment are included in the cost of the cruise?
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Affordable Caskets Storefront
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Best Big Sleep on the Cheap: Collier’s Affordable Caskets
Cruising north up the I-35 feeder, it’s impossible to miss – a banner headline adorning a former tattoo parlor, reading "Affordable Caskets" in foot-high font. Despite the implict strangeness, it’s the store’s matter-of-fact approach that’s made Collier’s Affordable Caskets a success since 1997. While we were sad to see the hand-painted sign of the cutest-lil’-casket go when the store expanded last year, we still whistle when we drive by. (From the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2005)
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Best Big Sleep on the Cheap: Collier’s Affordable Caskets
Cruising north up the I-35 feeder, it’s impossible to miss – a banner headline adorning a former tattoo parlor, reading "Affordable Caskets" in foot-high font. Despite the implict strangeness, it’s the store’s matter-of-fact approach that’s made Collier’s Affordable Caskets a success since 1997. While we were sad to see the hand-painted sign of the cutest-lil’-casket go when the store expanded last year, we still whistle when we drive by. (From the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2005)
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Tips for Finding Cheap Cruises
So, you’ve finally decided you want to take a cruise for the upcoming vacations. Trouble is you can’t afford to spend too much on your vacations, so you need to find cheap cruises. Luckily for you, nowadays is easy to find cheap cruises, and not only that, by keeping some tips in mind, you can save a lot of money on your travel.
Here are some tips and information that will give you an advantage when saving for your cruise vacations:
Do a Web Search. Yes, this may sound obvious to some of you, but it is very important. The internet provides a vast selection of packages and offers not only for cruise vacations, but for everything! Do not stick with same search term, add variations to your search. Advertisers will use different target search terms for their packages.
Look for Off Season Cruises. It depends on what your destination is. Be sure to check out what are the low season months for a given cruise spot. Prices during those times drop considerably to attract more people.
Inaugural Cruises. When cruise lines launch a new cruise ship, they make offers and incentives to get people to try the ship.
Repositioning Cruises. These are cruises that are sent to another destination to cover demand (for example a Alaska cruises that are sent to the Caribbean). Cruise lines will try to cover their expenses of doing that journey by charging low prices.
Check large vacations suppliers. Large suppliers have low prices. Be sure to check with Travelocity or online cruise suppliers like CruiseDirect.com since they can make customized packages.
If you belong to the military, try going through the Tickets & Tours office on the base/post. They let people make interest-free payments, and that helps when you’re on a tight budget!
Follow the too early or too late rule. That is book early or late. Prices drop on these very extreme booking conditions.
Finally, always remember to choose the right cruise line and ship. Be sure you are going to be satisfied by it, and don’t get caught in beautiful brochures and pictures. Sometimes a cheap cruise vacation can turn out to be a quite expensive one at the end, due to unexpected expenses. There are plenty of sites online that can help you review cruises. And always remember to have fun in your vacations!
Paolo Basauri, is an expert author who writes for Best Cruise Vacations
A site specialized in cruise travel all over the world.
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Enjoy Cheap Cruises
Many cruise companies offer cheap cruises and reduce the prices for late bookings, cabin only deals and cruises with a short duration.
Cheap cruises on offer include ‘week-end get aways’ which hop across the English Channel departing from Dover and arriving in Antwerp overnight. The vessel has all the basic necessities, such as restaurants and bars, a gym, library and shops to browse, making these cruise deals a great mini break, with time to unwind and relax without breaking the bank.
Cruises across the North Sea departing from Leith, sailing through the night and arriving in Lerwick in time for morning coffee, the rest of the day can be spent discovering this beautiful area of Scotland before re-boarding the ship to sail during the night arriving in the breathtaking Western Fjords and the delightful city of Bergen. The itinerary includes plenty of personal time throughout the day and evening to explore the city and the surrounding scenic Fjord area. The ship leaves the port of Bergen in the late evening to begin the return sailing. The last day is spent at sea enjoying the amenities of the vessel and relaxing. Meals are offered in two different restaurants, the evening can be spent enjoying drinks with new found friends or in the casino.
This type of cheap cruise makes the cruising experience very affordable and are an excellent way to see whether ‘life at sea’ is agreeable before embarking on a future longer duration cruise, although it should be noted that with some cheap deals not all of the usual cruise facilities are available. The vessels are up to date and modern, with spacious relaxation areas. As the sailing is predominately through the night, evening entertainment is not always available, which is ideal for those who prefer a more sedate, personal cruise experience. Cabin only cruises are ideal those who prefer to make their own arrangements for dining and making their own entertainment.
Royal Caribbean cruises offer a great deal on 4 night short break cruises. Boarding the vessel in the port of Stockholm the itinerary begins with a day cruising the Fjords and taking in the breath taking scenery while becoming accustomed to the layout of the ship. The ship arrives at Visby, Sweden and remains in the port for a day, giving plenty of personal time to discover the local and surrounding area, before departing and sailing to Norway. Passengers find their own way to and from the departure and arrival ports, usually cheap flights are available from UK airports. Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship ‘The Vision of the Sea’ is ideal for this mini cruise and boasts numerous windows which allow the spectacular Fjords to be seen throughout the sailing. This cruise ship has many luxury facilities including six whirlpools, eight bars and lounges, a health spa and different sports options. Different deck and cabin choices, including staterooms and suites which include separate living areas, balconies and mini bar, the Royal Family suite also includes two bathrooms, are all available within the special deal price making this luxury cruise excellent value for money.
Cruise 1st is a company offering cheap cruises and other discounted vacation packages for your next holiday getaway.
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Cheap Cruise – 7 On Board Expenses Which Can Kill A Cheap Cruise Vacation
The fall period offers some excellent opportunities to score excellent cheap cruise deals with the colder months approaching. Cruise lines will ramp up their marketing efforts during this time and offer great opportunities for people to get on a cruise ship cheap.
However, this article is not about where you can go to get a great deal, it’s about letting you know that your cheap cruise may not be the great bargain you thought it was if you are sailing for the first time and unaware of on ship costs.
For example, the marketing to get people on ships is very attractive; 7 day cruises through the Eastern Caribbean for less than 0 is hard to resist however, there’s an old saying which goes something like…”if they don’t get you on the roundabouts they’ll get you on the swings.”
The On Board Cost Factor
In other words, while your initial cost will include some onboard privileges, the cost of staying on a ship for any length of time can be expensive. That’s not detracting at all from the experience because there is little to compare with a cruise but many holidaymakers will have suffered temporary high blood pressure levels when it comes time to square up at the end of the trip.
Let’s take a look at some of the expenses you could be faced with which can blow your cheap cruise experience into an expensive one:
1. Drinking is one of the biggest expenses on a cruise ship. Just be aware, if you like a drink then be prepared to pay for it. Souvenir drinks are attractive; that is, drinks which come in specially designed glasses which you get to keep afterwards but how many souvenir glasses do you want to end up with?
2. Photos can be a brutal expense. Photographs are a great way to savor wonderful memories and there will be on board photographic services which will be happy to snap your picture everyday. But be warned they are not cheap. If you have your own camera then make sure you pack it.
3. Many inexperienced travelers will often think on shore excursions which are organized are part of the cruise experience but this is not usually the case. This is something you need to check with your travel professional before making your booking.
4. Entertainment is great on board a ship and most of it is free however, if you like to indulge in a little gambling and have a “soft spot” for slot machines be prepared to play the larger denomination machines because the smaller 1 and 2 cent machines can be hard to find.
5. On board staff and generally fantastic and it’s hard to beat the service you get on a ship. Again, it can come at a cost via gratuities and this is fair enough however, if you are from a place where tipping is foreign, just be prepared.
6. Some on board services are not included as part of the initial cheap cruise price. These include grooming and beauty services.
7. Likewise, medical services will cost you extra should you need attention on your trip.
Want to know how to score some great cheap cruise deals? You’ll want to read this informative guide! Plus, read the latest cruise deal news and reviews on how to score a great cruise bargain.
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