Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter
Briefly

After a summer of overtourism in cruise ports like Barcelona and Amsterdam, the cruise industry suggests winter sailings in Europe, offering fewer crowds and lower prices.
A growing number of cruise lines are positioning ships in the Mediterranean during late fall and winter, capitalizing on the reduced tourist traffic and more favorable weather.
Samuel Spencer, a travel agency general manager, notes travelers increasingly prefer visiting Europe in the offseason to avoid the massive crowds typical of the summer months.
Veteran cruiser Isabel Rushton shared that while winter conditions might involve rain and wind, the benefit of fewer tourists makes the travel experience more enjoyable.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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