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6 Best ALTERNATIVES TO A CRUISE Vacation

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πŸ‘οΈ 22K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 11:31
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm gary bembridge and i've been taking a look at what we can do when we can't or don't want to go cruising

river cruising is definitely an option to take a look at

barging is a big opportunity

a lot of those things that you get on cruising with a sense of community and being together

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider river cruising as an alternative to ocean cruising
βœ“Look into barge cruising in Europe for a family unit
βœ“Try RV or caravan travel to unpack once and move around
βœ“Book escorted bus or train tours for a curated experience
βœ“Stay on historic ships turned into hotels for a unique stay
βœ“Seek all-inclusive resort vacations with kids clubs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best vacation options for cruisers while we can't cruise?
QWhat alternatives draw on the best parts of cruising?
QHow can cruisers recreate the sense of community and unpacking once?

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What are the best vacation options for cruisers while we can't cruise, or even don't want to cruise for a while. I look at the 6 very best alternatives to cruising that draw on the best parts of cruising, what makes a cruise vacation and avoids some of the things that cruise passengers prefer to avoid on their cruising vacation. These are all things that I have done and feel are a great alternative to a cruise vacation right now. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Buying my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on land and when cruising the oceans or rivers of the world. To help you, in every video I draw on my first-hand tips and advice from travelling every month for over 20 years and 77 cruises at time of making this video. Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge #CruiseVacation #VacationOptionsDuringCovid #VacationTips 00:00 Start 00:40 Water Options 02:20 RV Caravan Options 03:36 Curated Trip Options 05:17 Iconic Transportation Options 08:08 Excursion Focus Options 09:55 Resort Options