Necessary Items in Traveling Abroad

When you are taking a trip to Israel, Greece, Europe or a cruise to anywhere you will need necessary items in traveling abroad.  I thought I would do a short list of items you might consider taking in no particular order:

Medications (in their original containers) and vitamins, band-aids

Passport(make copies of your passort and keep them seperate) 

travel documentation

Bathing suit/Bathing suit cover up

Water socks

Sunscreen/Sunglasses, a hat and other protective wear

T-shirts

Shorts

Lightweight pants/Jeans

A light jacket or sweater

Socks

Heavier footwear

Camera

Sundresses

Sandals or sneakers

Camera and accessories (batteries, film, etc.)

Binoculars

Foreign-language phrase book or dictionary

Maps

guidebooks

water container(stay hydrated)

Extra glasses or contact lenses

Foreign currency

umbrella

tissue(some bathrooms in public areas are not stocked)

Reading material

This is not an extensive but it does give you some guidelines on items you need to bring.  Feel free to add additional items in the comment section.

alaska family cruise best deals

Have you ever wanted to take on the beautiful sights of the Alaskan glaciers?  Alaska family cruise best deals are going to be found early and late in the Alaskan cruise season.  Meaning May and September will be the most cost-effective for your family.  During September you can even see some beautiful fall foliage.  Give Bible on Tour a call at 727-346-1018 if you would like to book a cruise for your family

best time of year cruise caribbean

I am amazed at how many people have never taken  a cruise.  If you ask my family and I, we would say it is the perfect vacation.  So many people wonder if they are going to take a cruise, what is the best time of year cruise Caribbean?  Our company always find the best deals during the time of year when people are typically  busy.  In September when the kids go back to school.  In November when everyone is tied up and getting ready for Thanksgiving.  In December, when people are wrapped up in shopping and Christmas parties. In the spring when a lot of people are busy with school and work and can;t travel. I prefer traveling in December and in the Spring when traveling to the Caribbean.  No matter which way you look at it, the Caribbean seems to have heavenly weather all year-round.  Here are all the reasons why we enjoy cruising:

First class Formal and Informal Dining 24 hour a day(included)

You don’t ever have to make your bed or clean your room

Meeting room (included)

Nightly Entertainment (included)

Complimentary Room Service (included)

Family Friendly Experience with activities for all ages

Cruise ships continue to be one of the safest forms of transportation

Health club facilities (included)

Day Spa (optional)

24-hour medical services

Relax in a hot tub or pool(included)

Allows quality time with your friends & family

Complimentary Camp for children 3 years to teens – well supervised by professionals

So parents some time to themselves

You can visit 4 countries in a week and unpack only once!

Awe-inspiring view from deck of a cruise ship

For the health conscious..low calorie, low sodium and heart-healthy meals are available

Simplicity…you don’t come back from your trip needing a vacation

Meet new people

Shopping

Comfortable traveling

So there you have it.  I am sure you can add what you love a cruising.  In fact, feel free to give us what is your favorite part of cruising!  Have a Merry Christmas!

Beginning of our Belize Cave tubbing

This trip to Belize on our annual Christmas Cruise was so beautiful! If you ever go to Belize City, cave tubbing is a must! The water is beautiful and cool in temperature.  

Cruise ships that visit Belize…

One cruise ship that visit Belize is the Norwegian Jewel.  When visiting Belize you can enjoy the city or you can get a tour that takes you an hour away to do some incredible cave tubbing.   I included some pictures below so you could get an idea of what the tour looks like…

Easy Jet now flies to Israel

Low-fare British airline EasyJet celebrated the launch of its London Luton-Tel Aviv route at Ben Gurion International Airport this month with the arrival of the first flight with 171 passengers. EasyJet offers six weekly flights to Tel Aviv aboard an Airbus A320 aircraft.

Adapted from Israeli ministry of Tourism

UNCOVERED NEAR THE SEA OF GALILEE

ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST SYNAGOGUES UNCOVERED NEAR THE SEA OF GALILEE A 2,000-year-old synagogue from the Second Temple period was discovered this month during archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Migdal near the Sea of Galilee. The 390-square-foot synagogue contains mosaic floors and walls covered with frescos, and a seven-branched menorah in the hall atop a pedestal with a triangular base.

Adapted from Israel Ministry of Tourism Newsletter

More Cruising to Israel

Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Overland Adventures will visit Israel during its 12-day cruise this fall. The cruise ship will depart from Athens on October 8 and dock in the Israeli port of Ashdod, bringing travelers to Masada, the Dead Sea, the Mount of Olives and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Also, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox will depart on September 26 and make stops in Haifa and Ashdod. www.crystalcruises.com/MediaCenter.aspx?pr=551; www.celebritycruises.com Adapted from Israeli Tourism Promotion

Cruising in Israel!

Israel will receive a new wave of cruise ships this autumn, beginning when the 2,500-passenger Royal Caribbean ship Vision of the Seas docks in Haifa and Ashdod during an 11-night tour. Also, Celebrity Cruise’s Celebrity Equinox will anchor in Israel during a series of nine cruises in October.

*Above adpated from Israel’s Ministry of Tourism newsletter

Let us know if you have an interest in taking one of these cruises

ANCIENT AQUEDUCT DISCOVERED AROUND JERUSALEM’S OLD CITY

The main aqueduct that conveyed water to the Temple Mount and served as the principal water supply to the Sultan’s Pool was uncovered during a recent excavation in Mishkenot Sha’ananim outside the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City. The ancient aqueduct carried purified drinking water to pilgrims and residents of Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago.

Israel

 Adapted from the Israel Ministry of Tourism.