Sshhh! Don't tell anyone but there are a lot of stories "floating" around about cruising. Many people are going to believe these stories until they take their first cruise. When these tall tales are put to the test, a lot of misconceptions will fall like a line of dominoes, one by one.

Tall tale #1 - Only senior citizens vacation on a cruise ship. This is so not true! Ok, perhaps years ago, but cruising has been gaining a following for years with the new yuppie generation as well as the seniors, those people ages 55 and up. Because people are living longer and longer, age 55 is not longer perceived as old. Rather, people in their early 50's through early 60's are now the new "middle" agers.

Tall tale #2 - I'll spend all my time in the bathroom due to seasickness. Being green around the gills is cause for concern and it does occasionally happen. However, cruise ships these days are modern technological marvels. Stabilizing technology helps prevent the side to side and up and down motions also known as rolling and pitching.

The best offense is often the best defense. By being prepared for the possibility of seasickness, you can fend it off with a few easy and cheap solutions. Dramamine is probably the most widely known seasickness treatment. It is a nonprescription medication that should be taken a few hours before your cruise. However, some people seek alternatives because there are side effects such as tiredness, cotton mouth, and being wired to the point of not sleeping.

Other seasickness remedies are those Sea-bands. These are bracelets you wear on your wrist and it uses an acupressure technique. There is a little button on the inside of the bracelet that pushes against certain pressure points in your wrist. This is another nonprescription option. Your doctor can also prescribe a patch you wear behind your ear that will send out a timed-release of medications to help with your symptoms.

Tall tale #3 - The only activities are shuffleboard and bingo aboard a cruise ship. Well, those activities are available, but there is so much more. Exercise classes, dancing, lounge acts, skeet shooting, and wine classes are just a few of numerous things you can find on board the ship. How about a crafting or art class? Perhaps a trip to the spa for a comforting massage and facial is more your speed. Maybe you want to relax around the pool with a good book or participate in a card tournament. Of course, you also have the shore excursions to look forward to when the ship goes to port.

Tall tale #4 - Everyone just eats and eats and eats. With all the activities on the cruise ship, who has time to eat? Of course, the food is plentiful but so are the menus. You can choose to dine on lighter fare and keep an eye on your calorie intake. Or you can order up a pizza with the works.

About the author:

Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing in discount cruises and travel. Visit http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how to cruise the world for little or no money.

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