Get ready for a previously unannounced Amazing Journey to a destination that will get you out of the cold and into the sun. Hint: Its just a 3 night getaway and it’ll cost less than $400; all meals included! Stay tuned to our AJ website within the next week for a surprise posting of something short…yet something BIG!

Won’t I Get Seasick? Most ships are so big and well stabilized you can hardly tell you’re moving, especially in the calm waters of the Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mediterranean. Global satellite positioning, high tech gadgetry and even underwater “wings” (yes, like an airplane) helps ships limit motion on the ocean. Radar helps big ships outrun hurricanes and other bad weather patches, but if you do happen to pass through some rough water, any queasiness can usually be relieved by an over-the-counter medication like Dramamine or Bonine. If you are very prone to seasickness, ask your doctor before you leave home for the Transderm patch, available by prescription. Alternative remedies include ginger capsules and acupressure wristbands.

 Travelers new to cruising often have more excuses as to why they’ve never sailed than there are ships at sea. And often these excuses are often based on misconceptions about what a cruise vacation is really like. Over the course of the next 6 blogs, we answer some common questions to give you better insight into the cruise experience

1. Isn’t It Expensive?
The upfront price may come as a shock, but remember that your cruise fare includes your accommodations, food, activities, some complimentary drinks and nighttime entertainment. Add that to the option of reduced-rate airfare and transfers, and you can more often than not save mega bucks going on a cruise as opposed to a land-based vacation.

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