Booking A Cruise

Before you set sail on a cruise vacation, it may help to heed a few tips from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to help ensure your vacation dreams stay afloat:

• Find out what documentation you need. Most international travel, now or soon, will require a valid passport, so it's important to plan ahead. Allow time for your passport application to be processed and be sure to include the cost of acquiring a passport in your travel budget. For more information, visit http://travel.state.gov/.

• Choose your cabin wisely. Because of lifeboats and other safety features, most ships have several cabins with obstructed views. If you book a cabin with a window, consult your travel agent about your view.

• Use a trusted travel agent. A cruise specialist can help you find the best travel deals and provide guidance with everything from ports of call to activities at sea and on land.

By: Stacey Moore

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To find a local agent, visit www.travelsense.org/search/ agentsearch.asp. For many people, full enjoyment of a cruise vacation can be assured with proper planning.