All aboard! Join the Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas and enjoy a relaxing 11-night vacation that cruises throughout the waters of the Caribbean and Panama. After departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida, enjoy other ports of call that include Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Grand Caymans.
Many on-board activities will surely allow your mind to forget about literature reviews and formal essays, as the ship offers both recreational and relaxing activities. Try rock-climbing while sailing over the Caribbean Sea, relax with a massage in the fully licensed spa or try your luck in the ship's Casino Royale. With over 2,000 other passengers you will also be sure to find new friends that will party the night away with you in one of the many themed bars, lounges and nightclubs.
Traveling to Europe and visiting some of the oldest cities on earth doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Amsterdam is the oldest city in the Netherlands and is a perfect getaway for college graduates. Offering a plethora of retail stores on Pieter Comelisz Hoofstraat, many nightclubs, bars, restaurants and cafes can also be found within the city's centers of Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein.
Consider staying at an inexpensive backpacker's hostel such as the Stayokay Amsterdam. The hostel charges approximately $30 per night and is within minutes from the city's center and the famous Vondelpark, a 120-acre urban park. The hostel offers comfortable amenities that include high-speed wireless Internet access and private showers. Don't stay up too late at nights as there are also plenty of sights to visit during the day. The Anne Frank House and the Museumplein showcase a good view of Amsterdam's history.
Say goodbye to your old college life by kicking off a quick vacation to Key West, Florida, located on the Gulf of Mexico. You can reminisce about your college life while partying it up or relaxing in a tropical paradise. Participate in the city's Bar Stroll, which takes you to five of the hottest nightlife spots in Key West. The Hog's Breath Saloon, Pat Croce's Rum Barrel and the Green Parrot Bar are just some of the most bustling entertainment venues in the area.
After a night of partying crash at the historic Key West Inn, which is located in the Old Town section of the city. The inn places you in close proximity to a variety of activities that include swimming, beach walking, water skiing and yachting.
The city of Bangkok attacts college graduates because of its inexpensive hotel accommodations and plethora of visitor attractions. The Rikka Inn is located in Bangkok's city center and Old Town area and charges approximately $31 per night. Enjoy amenities that include complimentary drinking water, private bathrooms and individually controlled air-conditioning units.
Because of its close proximity to the city center, many visitor attractions are located within minutes from the hotel. The Grand Palace, Chinatown and the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market are some of the more popular tourist attractions. For college graduates who enjoy traveling outside of the city center, consider trekking on an elephant safari that meanders through a tropical rainforest just outside the city.
