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Cruises are the Holy Grail
of low-maintenance
family holidays
3. TAKE A CRUISE
Cruises are the Holy Grail of
low-maintenance family holidays. They are
affordable, require almost no planning and
offer fun (and food) for all ages.
When you book a coastal cruise with
MSC Cruises you’ll be treated to nightly
shows and more activities than you and
the kids will have time for: waterslides and
pools, a 4D cinema, bowling, basketball,
soccer, mini golf, Formula 1 racing
simulators…
Children are free to explore a social life
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of their own, meeting new friends from
around the world in a safe environment
(MSC has vetted child-minders for
babies under three, as well as special
programming for older children aged
three to 11). Teens, meanwhile, have
designated WiFi zones, karaoke, video
games and dance floors to keep them
from getting bored. What does this mean
for the grown-ups? Uninterrupted free
time to sip cocktails by the pool. Bliss!
Take advantage of MSC’s family-geared
specials when you book with Sure Travel:
(Clockwise from above) Cruises make
for an excellent, no fuss family escape
– as do all inclusive island holidays, à la
Beachcomber in Mauritius.
babies up to two years old cruise free,
and children under 18 pay a reduced fare
all year round when sharing a cabin with
two adults (excluding flights and transfers,
where applicable). Family cabins are also
available for up to six travellers, with two
bathrooms and two balconies.