Looking for a way to beat the cold temperatures over the holidays? Friendly Planet has announced two family friendly Mediterranean holiday cruises for under $1300. Both cruises allow travelers to sail to some of the best ports in the Mediterranean and also enjoy two free nights in Rome.
The Mediterranean Highlights program offers an exciting itinerary that celebrates the cultural riches and natural beauty of the western Mediterranean, with port calls in Italy, France, Spain, Tunisia, and Malta. On the Iberian Coasts program, port calls include Italy, France, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain. On both cruises, travelers will enjoy pampering aboard the M/V Louis Majesty as they explore the historically rich ports-of-call. Mediterranean Highlights features six days of cruising plus two bonus nights in Rome, starting at just $1,299, while Iberian Coasts features eight days of cruising plus two bonus nights in Rome, starting at just $1,399. See the Friendly Planet blog for more information on prices, including discounted child rates and free cabin upgrades for all passengers.
The cruises embark from Genoa, Italy. At the conclusion of each cruise, travelers fly to Rome for two additional days of exploration and relaxation. The first departure of Mediterranean Highlights runs from Dec. 19 – Dec. 28, with six additional departures throughout 2010. The first departure of Iberian Coasts runs from Dec. 25 – Jan. 5, 2010, with four additional departures throughout 2010.
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sardinia
Would suggest checking out Sardinia in Italy for more lastminute deals in amazing places like Alghero, Olbia, Sassari or cagliari in Italy.
Italians are friendly but sardinians are much more happy to meet tourists and make them feel like at home.