Rapidly fading are the old days of cruise ship entertainment by local in house productions. You will still find them and they are great talent, but not the known shows and high end productions being seen now. Broadway productions and musicals are more the fare you find on the newer ships and being added into the fleet where space and facilities permit. Like the new ships the shows are over the top.
You might adjust this for your location for the cash part as ATMs and various other methods may be better but the point is still valid and find myself bringing back unworn clothing as well.
This is one of highest growth areas as segment in the travel market. While Spas, and Fitness resorts have been a focused niche for years, they are becoming even more so, at the same time that another area of health, medical travel is flourishing. Countries with great medical care abilities but much lower costs in other areas are becoming mecchas for elective surgery of even the most complex. Plus in many cases your insurance company will assist you. We can help get you there and recover in style. Planning a vacation around a medical procedure can do wonders for both. Check out some of the statistics recently publish in a travel tradde ariticle meant for agents.
Just some fun facts for those that have been there, and some things for those heading there to be aware of and appreicate.
