| If you're stumped for the perfect half-term cruise, why | | | | at ports such as Barcelona and the French Riviera, |
| not consider a short break around the Mediterranean? | | | | while on a tour of the eastern Med you're likely to |
| Not too far from home, you can easily fit in a | | | | travel to Greece, Turkey, Croatia and Egypt. |
| Mediterranean cruise during the school break and | | | | If you don't mind flying to your departure point first, you |
| return in time for the children to prepare for their next | | | | can expect to visit the western Med from places like |
| stint at school. | | | | Barcelona, Rome and Genoa; while cruises around the |
| Royal Caribbean cruises travel to the region all year | | | | eastern section depart from Venice, Rome and |
| round, making the location perfect for the May or | | | | Athens. |
| October half term breaks, when you will often find | | | | Travelling during the May half term can mean some |
| good deals on holiday packages, too. | | | | great prices on three and four-berth cabins onboard a |
| You might choose to treat the kids to a trip to | | | | cruise ship. During the month you might like to choose |
| Disneyland Paris, or why not introduce them to new | | | | an Italian Mediterranean trip that calls in at ports like La |
| cultures in Rome or the Baltics? Five days away might | | | | Spezia, Civitavecchia and Palermo. And while you're |
| be just enough to give your family a great short cruise, | | | | on the ship you're sure not to be short of fun things to |
| but if you have longer to spare, you can travel for an | | | | do, such as 18-hole mini golf or attending lectures while |
| 11-day holiday, or up it to 14 or even 25 days during the | | | | the children go to the kids' club. |
| summer break from school. | | | | If you take a break in October, you might decide on a |
| If you're new to cruising, you might like to depart from | | | | short five-day break to the western Med, stopping off |
| Southampton and climb straight onboard the ship. This | | | | at locations such as Barcelona, Cannes and Florence. |
| is also a great way to avoid flights if you're not keen | | | | And when you're back on the boat, make use of the |
| on flying. There are a range of packages available to | | | | facilities, which often include a fitness centre, Jacuzzi, |
| both the western and eastern Mediterranean so you | | | | steam room and rock climbing wall. |
| can be sure of great locations during your cruise. | | | | Wherever you choose to visit, you're sure to find fun |
| Select a western Med package and expect to call in | | | | for the whole family on a half term cruise. |