The
cruise lines of the Cruise Lines
International Association (CLIA)
are keeping pace with the tastes
and lifestyles of today’s
vacationers and offering healthy
choices as part of their already
extensive dining selections.
“Over the
years, cruise lines have rightfully
earned the reputation of offering
cuisine that is of the highest
quality available,” says
Terry L. Dale, CLIA’s
president and CEO. “That’s
still the case, and now there
are numerous healthy choice
options to satisfy most lifestyles
and dietary habits, whether
it’s for breakfast, lunch,
dinner or even dessert.”
Cruise ship menus
feature guilt-free selections
that are low in cholesterol,
salt, fat, carbohydrates and
calories – but always
high in flavor, beautifully
presented, fresh and satisfying.
Some ships even offer a reduced
carbohydrate bread selection
and sugar-free desserts.
Menus regularly
include an abundance of fresh
seafood and vegetables in addition
to salad bars with extensive
options – ideal for those
on specific diets as well as
guests simply interested in
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Vegan diets are also easily
accommodated.
“Cruise-ship
chefs can prepare specific dishes
to satisfy a guest’s request,”
says Dale. “But for those
who require a kosher menu or
who have special dietary needs,
it is important that the line
be made aware of these requirements
in advance. That’s where
a CLIA-member travel agency
can play an important role.”
The CLIA-member
travel agency will notify the
line of the guests’ dietary
requirements when the booking
is made.
“These agents
are the recognized experts when
it comes to cruise vacations,”
says Dale. “They have
taken advantage of CLIA’s
extensive ongoing education
program, including personal
cruise ship inspections and
actual cruise experience. They
can help consumers find the
cruise that matches their lifestyle
and budget.”
To help find a
cruise expert to help you plan
your vacation, visit CLIA’s
Web site, www.cruising.org.
By typing in your zip code you
can find the nearest CLIA-member
agency. The Web site also features
a wide range of information
on cruises and destinations,
as well as numerous links to
member cruise lines and other
resources. |
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