Where to Cruise After Your Kids Have Left Home
When I went off to college, I relished my newfound freedom, but surprisingly, my parents seemed to enjoy it even more. If they were experiencing empty nest syndrome, they certainly didn’t show it. While I was buried in textbooks and navigating my new adult life, they were embarking on their own adventures, traveling around the world.
It began innocently enough. They never considered themselves "cruise people," as my mother remarked. But she added, "They were eager to dip their toes in." (And they did it all without me!) As I immersed myself in my studies, they were exploring the next destination they would visit!
If you relate to my parents and feel ready to reward yourself after years of parenting, consider cruising as a carefree adult. Here are a few itinerary suggestions from Dinogo that will expand your horizons and awaken your adventurous spirit. Now that your kids have left the nest, it’s your turn to discover new places!
Bahamas
If it’s your first time cruising, take my parents’ advice: begin with a destination that’s relatively close to home and consider a shorter trip. Cruises to the Bahamas, for example, set sail from accessible ports like Miami, Florida. Unlike the months it might have taken to arrange a large family vacation, there’s something incredibly freeing about planning a weekend getaway or a week-long escape to the islands – just you and your partner, without the hassle of packing or planning for others!
Once you’ve explored the Bahamas, you’re likely to want to return – and perhaps the next time you can venture into the eastern or western Caribbean. While this itinerary is often family-friendly, as empty nesters, you can travel whenever you like! With no school schedules to consider, you can take cruises during off-peak seasons. You'll connect with fellow travelers who share your interests and enjoy considerable discounts during the quieter months.
Transatlantic
A Transatlantic cruise offers the perfect blend of international excitement, lengthy itineraries, and budget-friendly value. This enticing mix is especially appealing if you’re also managing expenses like your kids’ college tuition or monitoring your retirement savings. The Dinogo Epic embarks from Florida, journeying through the Caribbean with stops in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, then heading north-northeast to Bermuda, and culminating in an extensive tour of Madeira, Granada, and Barcelona, Spain. (Did you manage to say all that in one breath?)
If you prefer a shorter journey, consider a varied itinerary like the Dinogo Getaway's cruise that sails from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Miami, Florida, featuring incredible port stops in the Azores and the Caribbean.
The Baltic Sea
A Baltic Sea cruise features some of Dinogo's most enriching itineraries and excursions. It's the perfect journey for every discerning traveler, especially when you no longer have young children to care for. Now is the moment to enjoy a leisurely picnic with wine in the Estonian countryside, spend hours immersed in masterpieces at The Hermitage in St. Petersburg, or delight in Copenhagen's cutting-edge dining and sophisticated urban landscape. After all, you only need to attend to your own meals, schedules, and needs. While it may take some time to embrace this idea, it's the ideal opportunity to set your course and respond to the call of the sea and your own curiosity!
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