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Posts Tagged ‘Nile cruise ships’
Monday, August 16th, 2010
There are some people who worry about travelling up the River Nile on a Nile cruise ship, due to the misconception that they are bound to get an upset stomach if travelling abroad.
At RiverNileCruise.com, our Nile cruise ships are renowned for being clean and hygienic, and have been successful at caring for their passengers for many years.
We have listed a few tips and tricks that may put your mind at ease, including some health tips that may be of help before you set off on your journey.
It is essential to wash your hands before each meal, as any germs you may have inadvertently picked up may be transferred to yours or others’ food.
Baby wipes bought from a local drugstore are handy to keep you refreshed and great for wiping your hands after touching hieroglyphs in a tomb or the stones of a pyramid; a quick wipe before disposing of them means you do not have to hunt out a place to wash your hands.
While purchasing your baby wipes, ask the pharmacist about Anitall or Entoseed (similar to Imodium), as these work fast if you happen to feeling queasy.
Other helpful tips are:
• To give yourself time to get used to the heat and the air conditioning in a cabin, especially if you are wet through with perspiration.
• If you have a sensitive stomach or you know that certain foods are not good for you, choose wisely and eat small portions. Only drink bottled water.
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Routine vaccinations are always a worry, but they are a necessary precaution for anyone visiting Africa and of course that includes a Nile cruise holiday.
It is wise to have your vaccinations at the right time before you travel to Egypt or on a luxury Nile cruise. Usually, 4-6 weeks is the correct timeframe to allow them to have an effect.
A medical practitioner will give you more information on how to protect yourself from illness while on your travels.
Sometimes people worry about travelling abroad, however you need to have the correct protective vaccines for certain countries, Egypt being one of them.
Hepatitis is a virus that can occur directly from one person to another, usually with contaminated water, fruits and vegetables that have not been cooked correctly. This is more dangerous for young children especially babies.
Rabies is a pre-exposure vaccination, note that most of the worry will be more for holidays that involve outdoor camping, hiking or cycling in rural areas.
The typhoid vaccine is a protection against this fever affecting a person through contaminated food and water. Even though you may have been vaccinated, be sure to be careful of where you buy any food and drinks.
Malaria nets are required in North Africa and your medical practitioner can prescribe an anti malarial drug as a protection against a mosquito bite. All travellers should use insect repellent on a daily basis.
Schistosomiasis is an infection found in fresh water, including the Nile River, therefore at RiverNileCruise.com we advise our customers to swim in well-chlorinated swimming pools such as the ones on our Nile cruise ships.
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
When you have booked your accommodation on a Nile cruise holiday you will enjoy the good food served on board the Nile cruise ship that takes you up the River Nile.
Cruises offer their passengers time to relax, enjoy sport and evening entertainment plus organising plenty of activities for young children.
A Nile cruise holiday is usually booked as full board, however if preferred a Nile cruise and stay can be tailored to give more time for exploration of the temples of Luxor, the museum and the pyramids.
Nile river cruises are aware their passengers have different needs including tea, coffee and other refreshments during the hot sunny days.
Entertainment on board for adults can vary depending on the Nile cruise ship, young children have their own entertainment programme, allowing parents to relax and enjoy their time together.
On the first day of your Nile cruise holiday it is party time, the boat manager will invite all his passengers to have a drink with him and meet his senior management team.
Evening wear for this occasion tends to be smart casual, no denim jeans allowed.
To enjoy the atmosphere of Egypt on another evening you will be encouraged to dress up in Egyptian outfits and you can either buy or hire a galabia, found in the shops on board ship.
If you love to see belly dancers some Nile cruise ships will have a belly dancing show where guests are invited to join in, which is great for the waistline.
At River Nile Cruise we have available a wide range of Nile cruise deals.
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
When a person is looking to save up for a holiday they have to budget for other items such as getting to the hotel and back, evening meals, if booked in a hotel which only provides breakfast, and many other small items they may have forgotten.
At River Cruise Nile Cruises our cruise ships that sail gently up the River Nile are a more affordable means of travel. Gone are the days when cruises were considered affordable for people who are wealthy.
In this modern world of travel, booking a Nile cruise ship can be luxurious or tailored to meet your family’s requirements within an established budget.
However Nile cruise holidays are for anyone who wants to explore Egypt, spending days eating and drinking a wide variety of food, or having a day to themselves to lie in the sun and relax with a book.
Whether you are a couple or have family on board there is entertainment for all, swimming for the children, spa treatment for mums, the gym or sport for dad and evening entertainment is provided for adults and children.
If you have young children of junior school age, you may decide to have some educational fun while on you are your Nile cruise holiday.
Hand them a few written historical questions about Egypt, offering them a treat if all their questions are answered correctly by the end of their holiday, a great way to learn about Egypt and impress their history teacher.
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The farmers of ancient Egypt prospered greatly from the river Nile as it created fertile soil in many of their valleys. Fertile soil enriched by the Nile rivers water would help many crops to grow, keeping people and animals from starving.
Today in our modern world with all our technology we tend to forget about the history of great countries and the wonders of nature.
Sailing up the Nile, on a Nile cruise ship can easily transport a person back in time.
The River Nile starts from Burundi, south of the equator, its waters flows towards north eastern Africa, continuing through Egypt and finally heads to the Mediterranean Sea.
It is said by many, that Lake Victoria, which is Africa’s biggest lake, is the source of the River Nile.
There is however a waterfall on the northern edge of Lake Victoria known as Ripon Falls, there the water flows into a narrow opening which leads to a question about whether the lake or waterfall can rightfully claim to be the beginning of the River Nile.
There are many streams which flow into the lake and if Ripon Falls is the starting point of the River Nile then Lake Victoria could still be the true source of the River Nile.
Whatever your views, you will soon be enveloped into the historical myths of Egypt.
At River Nile cruise we have available a wide range of Nile cruise holidays, or if preferred one of our luxury Nile cruise stay and deal holidays.
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