48 - Sunday, September 12, 1993 - North Shore News watezt, CHOOSE TO CRUISE MAb Sunday afternoon Cruise Series. Information on Cruise Lines, Adventure & Theme Cruises, Family Cruises, our special UK Canal Holiday Group & our SPECIAL ESCORTED DEPARTURES. DEEP COVE CULTURAL CENTRE 2:00 PM October 24 * November 21 + December 5 + January 16 Tickets $2.50 - call “YOUR CRUISE PLACE” 929-7911 ITP Pavlik Travel. 2221 Panorama Drive, Deep Cove If you are a woman 40 or over, this program is a must. THE SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM OF B.C. A free service for the early detection of breast cancer. Doctor's referral not required. Ministry of Health funded. Call for the centre nearest you. Lower Mainland 660-3639. Free Long Distance 1-800-663-9203. Lions Gate Hospital 984-5714 ¢ Screening D Mammography Program of British Columbia February Qe Royal Odyssey ° 12 Days from °4075 + °525 air includes prepaid gratuities EPURZ IRRITANTS ruise options almost endless From page 37 rooms, 24-hour room service and no tipping — luxury personified. If a daily jog is essential, choose a 1,000-plus passenger vessel like the Sky Princess, Elegance is still de rigueur and the choice of companions is vast. Visit with one group over Junch and play paddle tennis with another later. At the other end of the scale, a windjammer holiday is the answer to an active, casual getaway. No need to dress for dinner and pas- sengers can handle the helm or hoist a sail. Once you've selected the ship, consider the location of state- rooms. If claustrophobia is a problem, an outside room with a window is essential, Some ships even offer private balconies. The higher me deck, the larger. and more expensive the cabin. Use the cruise line brochure to study the snip’s layout and con- sider the location of the facilities in relation to the elevator and your room. , If you have a health problem, ensure that a doctor is on the staff. Most cruise. iines cater to special dietary .needs; anything from kosher to healthy-heart cuisine can be specially ordered. The on-board programs may determine your choice of ship. Some lines, like Carnival, at- tract the party set. Others, like Norwegian Cruise Line, offer sports themes. For ex- ample, on-board golf or tennis lessons will be followed by a visit to a posh resort to try out new- found skills. Celebrity cruises are popular among those who like to mingle with famous faces — a renowned author or sports star, perhaps. Royal Cruise Lines offers hosts for single female guests. These perfect gentlemen enjoy dancing, dining and chatting. Historians, botanists, astronomers and _ archaeologists enrich passengers’ knowledge on some cruises; for example, Sua Line Cruises’ Amazon excursion. Next, consider the mind-boggl- ing realm of destinations which await. If sun-filled days and fascinating islands are priorities, choose the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. The Mexican Riviera is a closer-to-home sail and going through the Panama Canal links this with the Caribbe- an or South American ports. Cruises to the latter have in- creased significantly the last few years as the mystery of the Ama- zon and the beauty of Rio de Janeiro lure travellers. The warm waters of Hawaii are appealing and the South Pacific “« WV just couldn't get a better cruise at a better price any- where" ere eoe0eo GALA 14 DAY PANAMA CANAL CRUISE ONBOARD CROWN ODYSSEY San Juan, Aruba, Canal, Costa Rica, Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles 6TH DECEMBER Rates from $2920 cdn Dollars Free Air Vancouver Call today and find out about our special group amenities VERY LIMITED SPACE eruisesiiipeenters ys wae Civgen Cai | 1823 Ca ey VW ‘pe gihils pilano Road * 985- ‘7447 _ February 21° Royal Odyssey ° 16 Days from $4662 + 5300 air includes prepaid gratuities ANNIVERSARY March Qe Golden Oayssey « 7 Days from *4800 includes Air + prepaid gratuities London / Paris Normandy / Britain Holland / Belgium June 3 - 12 Bays “Crown Odyssey” from °3912 includes air, orepaid tips May 25 @ Star Oayssey e 7 Days San Francisco, Victoria, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver Inaugural voyage - Phone for prices CALL NOW $26-4344 106-100 Park Royal South (Ground floor office tower) Apri 19° Royal Odyssey © 12 Days from $3508 includes Air + prepaid gratuities, shipboard credit See us for details of cruises oni these and other fabulous ships, for all budgets. offers the intrigue of places like Bali as well as modern cities like Singapore. This rnulti-cultural metropolis is a popular departure point as it is close to many countries. In- donesia, China, Thailand and Vietnam are a few of the many port possibilities. European waters beckon from” the fjord-filied coastline of Nor- way to the grandeur of ancient cities like Rome and Venice. When making choices, our own coastal route to Alaska must not be forgotten as it is a trip lauded by worldwide travellers. Atlantic North America also holds appeal, especially in early fall when it’s a showcase of color. To explore the world of cruising call your travel agent and book early as most cruise lines offer early booking discounts. — Courtesy of BCAA Travel Cruise. just as ‘long as you like TO PARAPHRASE a popular advertisement: if you’ve .got : the time, we’ve got the cruise — with vacations at sea that extend from two days: to three months, ac- | cording to Cruise Lines Interna- tional Association (CLIA). That’s one of the many reasons that cruising has become a high priority on vacationers’ wish lists, ~ CLIA says. Although seven- -day cruises are still the most popular category, representing more than half of vacations at sea, two- to five-day cruises are the fastest-growing segment, with an overwhelming increase of more than 300% since 1980. " ‘Short cruises have become an unmatched vacation - alternative because most people have very limited free time these days,’’ says James G. Godsman, president of CLIA. ; Short cruises Cruise lengths clearly reflect the changing patterns of today’s vacation market. According to a recent. travel market report published by the U.S. ‘Travel Data Center, the average vacation length has drop- ped from 4.4 nights to 3.9 nights over the past three years. 'Mini-cruises attract an en- thusiastic crowd of all ages, both married and single, and they are the perfect alternative for those with limited time who just want to get away. 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