Norwegian Cruise Line, a premier cruise line, currently has ten large and modern ships in its fleet. The most luxurious ship in fleet, Norwegian Star, seasonally alternates on trips to Alaska during summer season and cruises to Mexican Riviera in colder months. One of newest ships, Norwegian Spirit, also sails to Alaska in summer but crosses Panama Canal to sail Caribbean in winter. The Norwegian Wind follows whim of wind and sails to many major destinations: Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, and Caribbean while Norwegian Sun and Dream quietly cruise Caribbean.

The brand new Pride of Aloha, as its name implies, is dedicated to custom cruises hopping between islands of Hawaii. There is no better way to thoroughly tour Hawaii than on a cruise ship. Also brand new, Norwegian Dawn is dedicated to sailing from New York to ports in Florida and Caribbean.

The newly renovated Norwegian Sea routinely sails from Houston, Texas through Caribbean. A ship fit for royalty, Norwegian Majesty, also sails through Caribbean to ports of call in Mexico and Bahamas.

The Norwegian Crown is nearly 20 years old but, with only 527 staterooms, provides a much more intimate atmosphere than newer ships that accommodate nearly 2,000 passengers. Two more luxury ships will be added to ever-expanding fleet in 2005. The soon to be introduced Norwegian Jewel will expand ports of call to Scandinavia, French Riviera, and Italy.

Why? Look, if it were reconditioned five years ago, owner of hotel will have made sure that he let insert most modern devices and bath tubs. Five years ago there were very efficient and effective Wellness devices (e.g. Sauna, Whirlpools, etc.). The owner of Secret Resorts who reconditioned recently wants to guarantee that they spoil their guests. They invest into their business and future.

I do not want to claim that all owners of Secret Resorts who reconditioned 20 years ago are not ready to invest into their future. Some of them just have no money for it. And why do they not have money? Because they have too few guests thus too little sales. And why do they have too little guest/sales?

One reason: their devices are too old.

You see, it is a vicious circle. Not every owner of a Secret Resorts is at same time also an entrepreneur. Some just did not learn how to deal with needs of their guests. That is it, what I meant above with 'service desert' ; -)

So make sure that Secret Resorts of your desire were reconditioned recently. Your stay will run multiple more fascinating.

Anyway, this was second part of my checklist to find Secret Resorts in Germany. In next two parts I will go in details to wellness sector and hotel classifications.

Enjoy your trip!

Marcus Hochstadt

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