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I love to travel, but one vacation I haven’t done yet is a cruise, but I think 2024 will be my year as Royal Caribbean announces a new ship “Icon of the Seas”.
Royal Caribbean International says “Icon of the Seas” will be ready to set sail in late 2023 and says this ship will be a “first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation.”
If the current cruise ship offerings aren’t enough for you, then you’re in for a treat. By the sounds of it, to enjoy the full experience of “Icon of the Seas” you’ll need at least a week at sea, maybe more.
There will be 8 “neighborhoods” on the ship giving you the opportunity to explore and be entertained both day and night: Thrill Island, Chill Island, Surfside, The Hideaway, AquaDome, Royal Promenade, Suite Neighborhood and Central Park.
Thrill Island will be the largest water park at sea featuring six water slides and ropes course/thrill ride that will have daredevils swinging over 150 above the ocean. Chill Island will feature four of the seven pools on the ship with the cruise line’s first swim-up bar. Surfside is more family friendly with kids activities and a teen social club.
You’ll have a lot of options with this ship too. It’ll sail year-round on seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises from Miami with stops in Perfect Day in CoCoCay, The Bahamas, Cozumel, St. Maarten and Roatan.
Trips will begin booking starting October 25. For more info, click here
5 Foods To Avoid On A Cruise
Cruising as we knew it before the pandemic is almost back to normal, for the most part. One of the amenities enjoyed by most everyone, when planning and traveling on a cruise, is the food! There are so many options to choose from. So did you know that you should avoid these 5 foods on your next cruise?
According to a recent article written by the folks over at Travel + Leisure, there are some things your stomach might appreciate you staying away from. Some industry experts weighed in with their reasoning as to why some of these items should be passed up.
Sure this list does seem like common sense. But, we don't always think of these things when we are getting excited for an upcoming vacation. The last thing you want to do is eat something that will compromise your stomach. If you're someone who gets seasick anyway, keep reading. Can you imagine being on an excursion on a boat or bus full of people with nowhere to go? Nobody wants to be in that position.
So, if you're planning on a cruise any time soon, you may want to peruse the list of 5 Foods To Avoid On A Cruise.
Stay Away From The Spices
According to Nancy Mitchell, a registered nurse and contributing writer at Assisted Living Center, it may be a good idea to avoid high-fat and spicy foods that could "irritate the stomach lining and aggravate nausea."
Don't Skip Water
Consuming plenty of water can help reduce the chances of dehydration and headaches, which are associated with seasickness.
Think Twice About Outdoor Options
According to Aimee Takamura, director of wellness and sustainability at Restaurant Associates, if something doesn't look quite right, stay away from it. Look for things like the color of the food. Pay attention to who is using the utensils ahead of you. Are they using them correctly? Just be careful.
Skip Foods That Haven't Agreed With You Before
If there is a food option you've not really cared for in the past, this may not be the time to give it a second chance. DJ Mazzoni, a certified dietician tells Travel + Leisure, "Don't eat foods that have been triggers in the past or that you haven't consumed before." "Getting food poisoning on a cruise is doubly uncomfortable, due to the potential to become seasick, so it's best to play it safe."
Skip Alcohol When Seasick
This seems like common sense. If you're feeling queasy, you should probably leave the alcohol down until you're feeling better.
