Gills Cruise Centre Asks: What is Your Mediterranean?

LONDON, ENGLAND, November 25, 2010 (Press-News.org) Whether you take the short hop by air to kick-start your Mediterranean cruise immediately you board, or depart from Southampton to allow yourself a couple of days of relaxation at sea before reaching your 'Med' destination, Gill's Cruise Centre trend-spotters have observed that their Mediterranean cruise guests are falling increasingly into distinct categories as they go in search of 'their' Mediterranean.

Almost always guaranteed to provide a warmer climate than our own UK weather, this vast aquatic region provides access by sea to a whole range of countries and is appealing to a wide variety of cruisers. P&O Cruises; Cunard; Princess Cruise Lines; Royal Caribbean International; Celebrity Cruises; Azamara and Silversea all have ships dedicated to Mediterranean itineraries, and the choice of itineraries is endless.

Take the family market. What a perfect solution for the holiday break to drive away the half-term blues. It doesn't take too long to get there by sea, and there are no long-haul horrors for those who choose to fly, even if the cruise does run over into school time beforehand or afterwards. After all, there is the valid excuse to 'Sir' that your children are benefiting from an educational lesson far more vivid than any they are likely to learn in the classroom, experiencing geography, history, culture and, let's face it, fine cuisine all rolled into one!

For those who appreciate the classics, a cruise in this region is a gift. Once the conduit for trade routes between the emerging empires, the Mediterranean provides access to such classic locations as the watery streets of Venice and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy, and the Acropolis in Athens, whilst a trip to the island of Crete would not be complete without a visit to the stunning Minotaur's Palace at Knossos with its' legendary labyrinths.

Cruisers with a yearning to explore North African cultures will be delighted by the inclusion of Alexandria, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco on many Mediterranean cruise itineraries, whereas the vision of rose-coloured tiles above cream coloured buildings in Dubrovnik is likely to stay long in the memory of even the most unobservant visitor, and provide a wonderful opportunity to explore what may be to many the lesser known Croatian regions.

Celebrity-spotters may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of their idols on excursions to the chic French resort of Cannes on the French Riviera, home not just to the so called 'beautiful people' but to a number of beautiful beaches as well.

Whatever your tastes, Gill's Cruise Centre spotters are firmly of the belief that Mediterranean cruising can tick the box for almost anyone. What is 'your' Mediterranean?

For more information about Gills Cruise Centre or to make a booking customers can visit www.gillscruise.com, or call 08454 606060 to speak to a cruise advisor.