An avid traveler says that taking a boat might be the best option for your next getaway.
From the time she was four years old, Miami, Florida native Leslie Diaz, now twenty-five, has been traveling aboard cruise ships.
She revealed that when her parents moved to the US from Cuba in 1995, they took cruises as their favorite mode of transportation.
“While they were in Cuba, they always had aspirations of seeing the world, so cruising was a convenient way to visit many locations quickly,” she remarked.
Thanks to her passion for cruise ships, Diaz is now able to work full-time creating cuisine and travel content.
“It’s opened doors for me to cruise and travel even more and share with my audience my passion for cruising and why everyone should give it a shot at least once since I started my food and travel page five years ago,” she continued.
Diaz said her favorite part of cruising is “how easy and relaxing it is,” as she lives in a popular cruise port city.
She said, “Most cruises depart from Miami, so for me, it’s a quick drive to the port, a passport check-in while they take your luggage and that’s it … I’m on vacation.”
The world traveler has been to 55 countries in her 25 years of life and told Fox News Digital that cruising is the easiest and most convenient way to see many places in a short amount of time.
“I also love traditional travel, [but] there’s just a lot more logistics involved, and it can be a bit more stressful at times,” she said. “There are more flights, car rides, train rides, hotel check-ins, luggage, etc.”
Although she loves cruise ships, she also noted that they can be a very subjective and personal choice for travelers.
“Most people either love them or hate them [and] it really depends on what type of traveler you are,” she said.
Diaz said she’ll often choose a cruise trip over a traditional travel trip because cruises can be “relaxing and low-key or very active and thrilling.”
She continued, “There are cruises that are very family-friendly, like Royal Caribbean, that have amenities for all ages, while there is an adult-only cruise line called Virgin Voyages — where adults can get away from the kids for a while. It offers a completely different experience.”
As for the financial difference between going on a cruise or taking part in traditional travel arrangements including lodging and other accommodations, Diaz said the price of cruising can be much more cost-effective.
“A number of factors, including the cruise line, cabin, season, itinerary, etc., affect the price of a cruise,” the spokesperson stated.
“It can range from as little as $600 to as much as $1,500 for a full week.”
“Therefore, I would say it’s pretty acceptable for most people if you research the best cruises that fit into your budget and book at least a few months in advance for a better deal,” the speaker went on.
