How to Select a Black College Cruise

Travel packages for black college students are very popular around spring break, but when vacation time approaches during the semester, a college cruise may be just what you need to break away, relax, and enjoy the company of some college buddies. Selecting a college cruise is easy when you seek out the right resources. Most black colleges offer students a travel center, group discounts, and attractive discounts for particular group organizations. Online resources can help you find the perfect college cruise in a few easy steps, but partnering with a black travel students group can also help you find the best packages and options available year round.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Visit Your College's Student Travel Center

1. Find out where the travel center is on campus.

2. Set up an appointment to meet with a travel consultant.

3. Discuss your budget, date flexibility, and locations you would like to visit.

4. Explain that you are looking to book a cruise specifically.

5. Pick up brochures, Web site information and other referrals from your consultant.

Check-in with Your College's Alumni Center

6. Find out what students from previous years have done and where they've visited.

7. Set up a meeting with alumni or correspond via e-mail for tips.

8. Visit the alumni center for group discounts and ideas for specific packages.

Search College Networking Sites

9. Create a profile on networking sites such as Friendster or Piczo.

10. Find other black college students on your campus who are selling or seeking tickets.

11. Correspond with other black students who may be looking for similar packages.

12. Get a group discount or find friends to travel with through networking and social events.

Visit the Web

13. Search for deals labeled "discount travel cruises" and include your selected destination.

14. Visit sites such as Expedia, Travelocity and CheapTickets to find the latest deals.

15. Look for ideas and news at Soul of America, a travel site specifically for black students and travelers.

16. Browse the Travel Deals section at the bottom of the page.

17. Also browse the Black Colleges section to find out what other campuses are offering.

18. If you want to go abroad, visit the EF College Break Web site for a complete resource on booking and pricing deals.

19. Visit the Side Step Web site to narrow your cruise search by location, price and ideas on your best destination.

20. Compare your Web research with the information from the on-campus travel consultant.

Select Your Package

21. Book and confirm your package with your travel consultant or online.

22. Pack everything you need at least a week in advance.

23. Make sure you bring your passport if traveling abroad.

24. Ensure that you've read all details, guidelines and fine print associated with your package.

Tips & Warnings

• Identify which activities interest you the most: professional seminars, parties, beach activities or live music?
• Find out if your extra-curricular organizations offer a group travel promotion for members.
• Join student travel groups to get an insider's perspective on the travel industry.
• Look for the best deals on cruises during the winter months.
• Create your own group of traveling buddies with social networking sites and your own circle of friends.
• If you are a member of a Greek organization, find out what group travel options they offer year round.

[joan]

on 7/26/2007 just do my requesy for friendster.thanks

[joan]

on 7/26/2007 just do my raquest.thanks