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Holland America Line<\/p><\/div>\n

You love your family, but you probably love palm trees, sunshine and sandy beaches, too. If you’re looking to break from tradition this year, or just want to spend this holiday season in warmer weather, we’ve got just the excuses you need to spend Thanksgiving at sea.<\/p>\n

1. The weather’s better on a boat<\/strong>\u00a0 November is an exciting\u2014but busy\u2014time of the year, with the weather rapidly changing in many parts of the country and Thanksgiving just around the corner. Cruises take you to friendlier climes, where sunshine and warm weather are usually sure things.<\/p>\n

2. Holiday cooking’s a hassle.<\/strong>\u00a0 For many families, the holidays are all about tradition\u2014visiting your relative\u2019s house, cooking your patented appetizer, watching football with dinner and anything else in between. But if you\u2019re thinking about shaking up those traditions or simply want an escape from juggling four burners, battling a slew of picky eaters or taking on two day’s worth of dishwashing, spending the holidays at sea<\/a> offers a great alternative. On a cruise, all your meals are included\u2014no prep, no messy clean up.<\/p>\n

3. Holidays are stressful\u2014you need to relax.<\/strong> On a cruise ship, you’ll have easy access to pools, hot tubs, spas and several other ways to relax. Plus, you get the chance to explore paradise and a whole lot more.<\/p>\n

4. These ships have spirit, yes they do.<\/strong> Think you might be missing out on all the festive holiday spirit if you spend your Thanksgiving basking in the tropical sun? Nope. Your cruise ship won\u2019t be lacking in holiday spirit. They’ve got everything from Thanksgiving d\u00e9cor to traditional holiday meals to live football broadcasts to make you feel more at home \u2026 even as you\u2019re making port in paradise.<\/p>\n

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\"Holland<\/a>

Royal Caribbean International<\/p><\/div>\n

Thanksgiving spirit aboard every ship<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that you have every reason you need to spend Thanksgiving on a cruise, here’s a look at how the different cruise lines will put their own holiday spin on Thanksgiving this year.<\/p>\n

A Thanksgiving cruise with Holland America<\/strong><\/a> features a Midnight Pumpkin cocktail, whereas Disney<\/strong><\/a> cruisers will get to hang out with Mickey and Minnie decked out in their Thanksgiving attire. On the other hand, you can find family-friendly fun when you sail with Princess<\/a>, including contests like the Turkey Trot.<\/p>\n

Luxury cruisers, meanwhile, have grown accustomed to eating well aboard their ships \u2013 and considering the holidays are renowned for some of the best food of the year, you can expect fine holiday dining when you sail with the likes of Oceania<\/strong><\/a> or Seabourn<\/strong><\/a>. Traditional Thanksgiving turkey and apps will be complemented by specialties like pumpkinsoup, so be sure to bring your appetite.<\/p>\n

And not to worry, NFL fans: You won\u2019t have to break your tradition of eating turkey and watching football at the same time. Just about every fleet will broadcast the entire slate of Thanksgiving Day games live, while Princess<\/strong><\/a> will even broadcast games on its outdoor Movies Under the Stars screens.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re all for honoring traditions, but spending Thanksgiving in paradise\u2014and eating some incredible meals in the process\u2014doesn\u2019t sound too bad either. So maybe it’s time for a new holiday tradition, one that takes place at sea.<\/p>\n

For more holiday cruise options, check out Orbitz.com<\/a>.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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