After you have chosen Asia cruise, you can expect quiet elegance and no over top gimmicks. You can do your own thing at you own pace as if you are on a private villa. If you like to mind your own business you can jog a while, swim a leisurely lap or read a nice novel. You can take part in some activity join exercise classes get a soothing massage or enjoy a sauna. Some cruises even offer helicopter sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and nature walks etc. You can find spas, health clubs and even wedding chapels at your cruise ship. Special children play areas or centers are found with lots of games and entertainment. The cruise people often invite guest speaker to share their anecdotes mostly about region you are sailing giving you interesting insights. Most of cruises provide excellent service, every guest gets personalized attention. The dedicated and observant staff looks after you well. You can find any information you require from staff like where to find souvenirs, where to shop of local handicrafts or where to find nice restaurants.

The Asia cruises have special entertainment areas that offer real entertainment from special theme events, hilarious comedies, and melodious musicals to exquisite dance performances that leave you spell bound.

And spellbound and mesmerized you will be when your Asia cruise journey ends. Surely and truly, you will be a transformed person if you take all experiences to your heart.

4. Restaurants

Don't visit tourist-oriented restaurants.

Instead, ask locals to recommend family-owned or small restaurants. Not only will you pay less but food, quality and service will be much better.

Two years ago, I visited Monaco, France and we went to a small restaurant on a side street and we only paid $100 (for 4 people) for appetizers, great pasta, drinks and dessert (including tip). Not a bad price considering that Monaco is very expensive.

5. Metro vs. Taxi

In most places, there is a metro or train system which will be a lot cheaper than traveling by taxi. All you need to do is get a map and trace route you're going to visit and find out train or metro you need to get on to.

By planning your vacation in advance, choosing best dates to travel (low season), doing research about places and attractions to visit, going to local restaurant versus tourist-oriented ones, and using metro or train system instead of taxis, will save you a great deal of money and allow you to go on vacation at least twice a year.

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