Royal Caribbean - Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas Deck Plan

What can I say? Humongous, was the word that just came to my mind. Oasis of the Seas is not only one of the biggest ship on the seas, it is also an impressive art of work. It has seven distinctive neighborhoods, twenty five dining options and 2,394 crew members to serve you!





Do you see this tiny person? It could be you...Zip Lining!

Oasis means a fertile or green spot in the dessert or wasteland, made so by the presence of water.  It also means a situation or place preserved from surrounding unpleasantness, a refuge.  This is the best description as I approach to the lovely Central Park that is open to the fresh sea air and home to many lovely specialty restaurants.

But honestly what I loved the most was the Boardwalk with a carousel, kid’s games, Sea Food Shack, Johnny Rockets, Salt Water Taffy and more. I literally pictured my kids having tons fun out there. There staterooms that are positioned in the central park, giving you a different view option than the sea. Same in the Boardwalk giving you a terrific VIP view to the Aqua Theater. And for those that love the risk there are two huge FlowRiders for surfing and boogie boarding, the zip line across the top of the Boardwalk.

Touch Screen Stations



Sure the ship is large and can hold more than 5000 fully occupied with the maximum number of kids, but this ship has tons of activities and places to have fun, spend quality time with your family and friends and grow your memories for life. Don’t let the size scare you away from trying Oasis of the Seas, I truly believe it MEAN its meaning; do you understand what I’m saying?

Families and active adults are to love her. So are adults that are attracted to all the more upscale features and so are most people that are brave enough to try something this innovative. You will enjoy also a great Bahamas/Caribbean itinerary, which not all ships do. So, Why Not?

Whether you are looking to explore a New Ship or The biggest one, to have a family reunion, a honeymoon, friends or business gathering the Oasis of the Seas will meet and exceed your expectations. Let me help you customize your Next Cruise Vacation.

Leila Reyes

Travel Specialist

Family Vacations

817-554-3346

lrtravel@live.com

When I should book my Vacation?

This is a question you probably have heard or even have asked yourself. As a Family Travel Specialist is a question I've been asked a lot. I know how hard is to take decision, but there are factors on the specific details of your vacation that can help tremendously to help you choose the best time to book your vacation.

First, I suggest you make a list of the details of your vacation. Actually you should make two different lists, one that includes everything that you want and you're not able to negotiate and other that includes things that might be or you are more flexible.  Let's say you have specific dates for your vacation because your children, who will be traveling with you must be out of school, the date you have chosen should go under the list of things you won't negotiate. When creating the lists you should consider the travel dates, if it's going to be a land or cruise vacation, your hotel preferences, how many people will be traveling and if are kids involved, are there payment options available, etc. Taking some time to plan and analyze all the do’s and don’ts will help you to have a better picture of what exactly you want to do. This way you won’t regret your decision, although this wasn't the outcome of Lisa.

A few months ago, Lisa Daniels* asked me to help her plan a Cruise Getaway to celebrate her 15^th Anniversary.  After a wide search I found her cruise, she was very pleased with the itinerary and the Cruise Length, but instead of booking she decided to wait because she has heard that “closer the departure date the lower the fares”. By the way this wasn't planned 6 months in advance, she was only a month from the sailing date, and I couldn't stress her enough to book her cruise that day, because she was risking losing availability on the Ocean View Cabins she requested (which were only 4 available by that time). So I went directly to my "do list" plan. This way I could show her that celebrate her anniversary on a cruise for the dates indicated was a priority for her and waiting to book would put at risk she could make the trip or not. I also detailed her all the options she had, and the possible outcomes. Happily she made her booking that same day, and reduced her risk of losing it.

There are endless factors that can affect your decision, because each vacation is unique. Let me give you another example; let's say you want to spend New Year's Holiday in Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL with your family. One thing I can tell you right away is that these dates are peak season in ANY hotel. I will highly recommend you to book as soon as possible once you have agreed the fares and availability for your family vacation. Another advantage is if you book in advance (3-6 months) Disney Resorts allow you to make a down payment and pay your full balance on a later date or on installments. (This option is also available in cruises; you can even book a cruise 2 years in advance in some cases, which is smoother to your pocket.) If your traveling party is 5 or more, availability is something you need to secure. I have a family of 5, and not always I find room for us, that's why I usually book 6-10 months in advance.

Summarizing, whatever I could recommend you to do, will depend on the factors and/or details of your unique and special vacation. although you should not wait if, in fact, are 100% sure of what you want, and when you want it. Do you need help deciding? Please give me a call, so we can start planning your next vacation and the options available you may have to book now or later.

Leila Reyes, CTA
Travel Expert
L R Travel, LLC

817-554-3346

*Names have been changed for Privacy Purposes.