Invest in a golden cruise and gold sovereigns

It's always best to be cautious when it comes to parting with your hard earned money, but by investing in quality voyages and gold sovereigns you are almost guaranteed a return on your initial investment. The annual holiday is something which we all look forward to and rather than face the disappointment of a mundane package deal, opting for a voyage at sea, to one of a number of sensational venues, could well be the tonic you're looking for. It can be said, in no uncertain terms, that come the end of your voyage you'll feel that you've had a fair return on your initial outlay and if anything the likes of Royal Caribbean cruises have given you more than you initially bargained for! There's no such thing as a cast iron investment these days and with the stocks and shares markets doing a favourable impression of a yo-yo, gold is perhaps one of the only sound investments at the moment. And in particular sovereigns are much sought after, both in half and full variations and as far as investments go, they're as good as it gets. Of course the market for sovereigns is not restricted to investors alone, with collectors taking a particular interest in the wealth of minted coins available. And whilst NCL cruises aren't a tradable commodity, they are nonetheless hugely desirable! From the glaciers of Alaska, to the plethora of Mediterranean ports, a journey onboard one of their supreme vessels is most definitely a sound investment.

"On our first night we were shown to Table 154, probably the best located table in the Meridian Restaurant having breathtaking sea views, where we met six of the friendliest and interesting people you could wish to dine with." - Dawkins, Thrapston on 9th Sep 2009 (P&O Cruises)

A thoroughly royal seafaring affair

One of the main attractions of voyages is the abstract luxury in which you travel in from exotic port, to exotic port. In fact it's not too much of an exaggeration to say passengers are made to feel like royalty on most, if not all, ocean going vessels. From single berth cabins, to staterooms with ocean facing balconies, there are sumptuous accommodations to suit all passengers and with onboard facilities to thrill and delight young and old alike, it's not hard for any passenger to suffer delusions of grandeur! There's certainly no shame in enjoying the fruits of your labours and perhaps those fruits have even been borne by successfully dealing in sovereigns! Gold, similarly to Princess cruises, continues to grow in popularity and when you see the latest gold prices it's not hard to see why the popularity of half and full sovereigns grows on a daily basis. Since the first sovereigns were minted in 1489 they have remained a reliable form of currency and every British King and Queen since then has had sovereigns minted in their honour and older examples are indeed worth more than their weight in gold! Valuable items should be cherished and just as you'd prize a sovereign, those tickets for Celebrity cruises shouldn't leave your sight until you're aboard one of their fabulous floating palaces. The beautiful Solstice class vessels are indeed veritable floating palaces and with the emphasis being on customer service, you will indeed be receiving attention fit for a King.

"I have recently returned from a wonderful cruise on the P&O Oriana. This was my first cruise, and only being in my early 20s, didn't know what to expect." - Lock, Nottingham on 7th Sep 2009 (P&O Cruises)

Truly auspicious lineage

Not many things in life can lay claim to being in a class all of their own, Caribbean cruises are one and gold sovereigns are another. Think about it, what other style of holiday can boast such exotic locations along the lines of Antigua and St Barts, amongst their itinerates? Not many and this is what makes these multi port voyages so desirable, almost as desirable in fact as the finest of gold sovereigns. The last sovereigns were minted in 1991, which not only adds to their mystique, but ultimately to their value as well, especially in the eyes of coin collectors. Aside from the obvious gold value, the history surrounding these coins is illustrious to say the least; indeed it's almost as illustrious as Fred Olsen cruises! Not many shipping lines in existence can boast such a long history of visiting the world's major ports and believe you and me, their knowledge of the seas is more than apparent when you set sail on the likes of the exceedingly comfortable Balmoral leisure vessel. A trip to the Norwegian Fjords really shows this fine line in the best of lights and similarly to Cunard cruises, they revel in their unrivalled reputation. Royalty don't just put their name to anything, so you know the Queen Mary II is going to be something special, in fact like a fine George V sovereign, it's something truly remarkable. It's hard to imagine anything having the illustrious lineage of the finest shipping lines and sovereigns.

"The service was first class and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Fred Olsen to anyone who hasn't tried this Company. The prices on board ship are extrremely reasonable and there are no hidden service charges." - Seekings, Worksop on 7th Sep 2009 (Fred. Olsen Cruises)

Home grown voyages and investments

It's easy to knock the diminutive islands known as the British Isles, but when they can boast such fine products as cruises from Southampton and fine gold sovereigns, it can't all be bad! In fact setting sail from one of the South Coast of England's most famous ports has been something of a tradition for many generations and these days it not only thrives on its past glories, but also on the excellent facilities and transport links it offers to passengers on all the major lines. Just like gold sovereigns, this illustrious port is something of a jewel in the crown of the United Kingdom and both are something that it is rightfully proud of. And being proud is something that MSC cruises knows all about! Whether you opt for a Black Sea adventure, or a romantic Mediterranean voyage, you'll find little to fault with the pristine vessels and equally as impressive stewards and crew. There's little doubt that voyages at sea are a great investment and prove to be fantastic value for money, indeed only sovereigns come close in the desirability stakes. And if your curiosity has been roused, where either are concerned, then a visit to a couple of fantastic websites could well prove to be of interest. From quality P&O cruises to Elizabeth II sovereigns, both are sound investments and are worth far more than a cursory glance. As far as voyages and sovereigns go, both are likely to increase in desirability, so climb aboard now.

"My family have recently returned from the Barcelona-Venice Mediterranean cruise on the Summit. Having read reviews of the Summit before we went I was a bit worried, but everything went smoothly and we had a fantastic holiday." - Parker, Walsall on 6th Sep 2009 (Celebrity Cruises)