{"id":11424,"date":"2018-03-10T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-10T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aarp.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/?p=11424"},"modified":"2018-05-22T16:23:57","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T20:23:57","slug":"top-reasons-cruise-right-aarp-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/top-reasons-cruise-right-aarp-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons Why a Cruise is Right for AARP Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, it seems everywhere you go, people are talking about cruise vacations. Your neighbors went on one to celebrate their retirement last month. Your friends just shared photos from their latest Caribbean cruise. Even your kids are telling you to experience a vacation on the high seas!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s certainly tempting, but is a cruise trip right for you? To help you decide whether to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/Cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go on a cruise<\/a>, we\u2019ve done the research. Here are a few of the top reasons why your friends and family might have the right idea:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cruises are gaining in popularity <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not only your friends who are raving about cruises. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/research\/topics\/life\/info-2017\/2018-travel-trends.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AARP 2018 Travel Trends<\/a> study revealed that Boomer travelers like cruising, too. The results showed that Boomers are more likely to stay in cruise ship cabins than bed and breakfasts, resorts, and even rental homes. In fact, they also ranked cruises second for most popular mode of transportation during international vacations\u2014more so than trains, buses, and even cars!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Variety is the name of the game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There is no room for boredom aboard a cruise. Are the grandkids along for the adventure? Take them to the waterslide! Prefer a splash-free zone? Find serenity in the adult-only pool areas. Hungry? Choose from one of the many eateries or peruse the buffet line for a little bit of everything. As for entertainment, linger around the piano bar for your favorite show tunes, or head to the comedy show for a good laugh. From relaxing cruises to adventure ships, it\u2019s no wonder they call them floating cities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stress-free travel at its finest<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Vacation planning can be tedious. It\u2019s all worth it in the end, but sometimes it\u2019s tricky mapping it all out. Where are the best restaurants? Is that hotel safe? Should you rent a car? Is that attraction worth your money?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/Cruise-Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruises <\/a>take the stress out of vacationing. You\u2019ll find your cabin, attractions, activities, and endless eateries all within a short stroll of one another. The cruise staff even provides you with a convenient schedule, so you won\u2019t miss a beat. The only thing you\u2019ll have to worry about is finding the perfect lounge chair around the pool.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Extra perks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If sea breezes and ice cream bars aren\u2019t enough to entice you, extra cash might! You earn up to $300 in on-board credits when you book at the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia\u00ae. What could be better than stocking up on souvenirs or treating yourself to a glass of wine? With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/g\/mb\/membersavings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on-board credits<\/a>, your cruise gets even better!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Not an AARP member yet? For only $16 a year, you can earn membership. Sign up and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/AARP\/JoinRenew\/Form?action=Join&amp;linkLocation=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, it seems everywhere you go, people are talking about cruise vacations. Your neighbors went on one to celebrate their retirement last month. Your friends just shared photos from their latest Caribbean cruise. Even your kids are telling you to experience a vacation on the high seas! 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