How The 12 Days Of Christmas Relates To Cruises

Our friends at CLIA sent this clever and interesting article out to their travel partners and we thought it was worth sharing.

According to Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s annual Christmas Price Index, it would cost $24,263.18 if you were going to buy all 78 items in the classic Christmas carol “The 12 Days of Christmas.”  That price is up 3.5% from 2010.  But if you take a cruise, you can give your “True Love” the same gifts for a fraction of the cost.  Here’s the breakdown:

Day 1 – Partridges are native to Europe, Asia and Africa

Day 2 – Turtle Doves are found in Europe and North Africa

Day 3 – French Hens are little chickens found in France or on the dinner menu on some ships

Day 4 – Calling (Colly) Birds breed in Europe, Asia and North Africa

Day 5 – Gold Rings – Taking a gamble in the onboard casino could lead to a golden purchase in one of the onboard shops!

Day 6 – Geese – Happy Hour, when Gray Goose becomes Gray Geese!

Day 7 – Swans – After Happy Hour, join in on karaoke with your own rendition of Suwanee River!

Day 8 – Milk Maids – Spa Treatments will have your skin glowing like a Milk Maid

Day 9 – Dancing Ladies – Most cruise lines offer Vegas-style revues

Day 10 – Lords – Many shore excursions include visits to castles and royal palaces

Day 11 – Pipers Piping – Be the “Pied Piper” and convince your friends to join you on a cruise!

Day 12 – Drummers – Lots of entertainment on a cruise ship and it is all included in one great price!

Our conclusion: A European cruise would be the perfect way to capture the essence of the 12 Days of Christmas (and you could even cover every gift in just 7 nights instead of 12).  There is no better way to make your True Love merry than with the gift of a wonderful cruise vacation.  Plus, you won’t have to spend $24,263.18 to do it, even with airfare!

To book a cruise with your True Love, please call us at Premier Custom Travel – (800) 304-6789.  Happy holidays!