In a recent blog article posted by Cvent entitled, Caribbean Incentive Travel: Summer Travel Benefits, the top 10 reasons why the Caribbean is a great destination for summer incentive travel are outlined. While all those are valid reasons, I thought it would be interesting to raise the idea a notch by providing the top 10 benefits to CRUISING the Caribbean for Summer Incentive Travel.
So, here goes:
1. Lower Cruise Fares – Many cruise lines offer summer deals and specials.
2. Ability to Visit Different Islands – Why stay put in one resort when you have the whole Caribbean to explore?
3. No Need to Unpack Several Times – Do it once and you’re free to enjoy the rest of your trip as you island hop.
4. Activities to Suit All Ages – Whether its the adrenaline rush of the exciting Zip Line ride, surfing the day away on a Surf Simulator or brushing up on your golf skills, there’s something for level of desired activity for any age (also included in the fare!!). Kid’s Clubs allow for some parental downtime and a variety of spa services are also available on board (spa services are separate).
5. Meeting Facilities and Event Venues are FREE to Reserve – While resort hotels may discount them during the summer months, on a cruise ship they’re always FREE!
6. Variety of Dining Options – With multiple restaurants to choose from included in the fare (and some additional exclusive options available for a nominal charge), you’ll never be bored at meal time.
7. Beat the Summer Heat- What better way to get away from the city heat than to sit back and enjoy the tropical breezes and breath-taking beauty of the Caribbean.
8. Air Travel More Affordable and Convenient to US Ports – Many airlines have frequent and reasonable flights to cities such as Miami and Fort Lauderdale where cruise ships board, rather than paying a premium to fly directly to an island and having limited flight options.
9. Expansive Selection of Entertainment Choices – Enjoy a Broadway-class show, dance the night away in one of the many lounges and clubs or partake in deck-side festivities, there’s always something exciting to do on board and once again, included in the fare!!!!
And the last and probably most AMAZING…
10. Fabulous Sunsets from the Middle of the Ocean- Truly a sight to behold as you stand on deck and marvel at nature’s wonder while the skies are painted in hues of pinks and oranges. It’s a view that simply can’t compare to land-locked sunsets.
It’s been some months since we found out our economy is not only breakable, but quite cracked. This has placed an enormous burden on the backs of meeting and even planners who have been entrusted with creating reasonably priced but effective incentive programs. Well, here’s one solution: the cruise.
