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As the summer draws to a close, the cold, dark nights starts to role in. The thought of wrapping up warm, slippers and house coat, snuggling in front of a chilly radiator might be all that you imagine lies ahead; there is an alternative that thousands of people are taking on board each year, with the ever popular winter cruise season.

Here in Spain, the historic naval city of Cartagena welcomed 14,000 cruise passengers in the last weekend of October alone, taking in the sights of the historic Roman ruins, the many different ships moored in the harbour, the historic fort and some great shops, bars and restaurants.

In April of this year, the city of Almería, on the southern coast of Spain, welcomed the first cruise ship to land at its shores, showing how the demand for this unique holiday package is taking off all year round.

Once considered the reserve of the gentry, the upper classes and those with more money than sense, times have changed considerably in recent years. Different operators have moved with the times, broadened their horizons and made cruising more accessible to everyone, whilst still maintaining the high standards of excellence that make you feel special.

One example of this is from Virgin Holiday Cruises, where they boast a “rock star” service, because they “know it’s the little touches that make all the difference”. That might just be a saying to some, but they really mean it.

Imagine the joy of seeing the faces of your children light up when they receive a call from Mickey Mouse to tell them about the Disney cruise you´re taking them on! Think about the stresses of getting to the airport or to any hub for your holiday away, stresses that you don´t get on a Virgin Holidays Cruise, offering extras life a chauffeur driven service on some routes, free car hire on others, and a chance to kick back in your own exclusive V-rooms with space to relax whilst enjoying the complimentary refreshments free Wi-Fi. Although some of the extras listed here depend on the type of cruise and time of year you go, there are always many more being added right through the year – those little differences that make all the difference.

If you think of faraway lands, places you only ever dreamed off, then wherever you are thinking there is probably a cruise for you, with destinations like South America, Australia, The Red Sea, Florida, Alaska, the Far East and the Mediterranean, if you don´t want to stray too far from home. The world really is your oyster.
But this is only the start. Once you start to look deeper into what little extras you might get, you learn about free upgrades, free on-board spends and complete flexibility, a must for the modern working family, trying to juggle work, school and leisure time.

If this all sounds too good to be true, then don´t just take our word for it, although we do think you will find your perfect cruise very quickly, just have a look at their website at www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk and see if you can find any more of these amazing extras, extras that you can enjoy and that will “make the difference” to you.