Enjoy the sun in the winter – great cruise deals
Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin
Cruises from Southampton are a great way to escape the winter cold, and with cruise deals available throughout the year the sun is never far away.
One of the best destinations for winter sun is the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt, one of the world’s hottest and sunniest countries. The desert climate results in the southern part of Egypt being very hot indeed in the summer months, although in December the temperature is likely to be a pleasant 25°C.
Having a favourable climate, miles of beautiful beaches and warm sea, the resorts along the east coast of Egypt offer a holiday to suit everyone.
Steeped in Biblical history, Egypt is home to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery, reputed to be the world’s oldest Christian monastery.
There are several National Parks with desert and marine life and spectacular coral reefs, with water sports available at the resorts of Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh and Taba.
Cruising in the other direction, the Mexican Riviera is another great destination for winter sun seekers, with the weather between November and April being less humid and drier than during the summer months.
Several cruise deals stop at ports along the west coast of Mexico. Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and La Paz offer energetic nightlife with the traditional mix of music and margaritas, while Mazlatan has incredible shops selling an array of exotic goods.
A number of important archaeological sites have uncovered remains dating back thousands of years, many of which are now on display in the Rio Cuale Island Museum.
Restaurants in resorts along the coast offer a mouth-watering range of fresh fish which is caught daily and cooked in unique Mexican style; grilled marlin with hot sauce, marinated red snapper and scallops in lime juice and chillies.
There are many super cruise deals to beat the winter blues with cruises from Southampton offering more destinations each season.
