Life Style / Travel Glossary

Food and Beverage Manager: He or she is responsible for the management of all shipboard restaurants, bars, and galleys; overall cleanliness of all food preparation and service areas; and food purchase and budgeting. T . . . View Full Definition

Fore: The front (or bow) of the ship.

Forward: Toward the fore (or bow) of the ship.

Free-Style Cruising: Norwegian cruise lines' term used to describe their onboard program whereby passengers have the freedom to choose where and when they dine, and a wider variety of entertainment and activity options.

Frequent Cruiser Program: All major cruise lines have them - membership clubs for their frequent cruisers. In most cases, eligibility begins with your second cruise with the same cruise line. Advantages may include m . . . View Full Definition

Frequent Flier Program: A membership program offered directly to the traveler by the air carrier enabling members to accumulate miles (points) and redeem them according to the terms and conditions of the air carrier.

Frequent Flyer Program: Airline club in which members accrue points or miles for trips taken, usually redeemable for free travel.

Fuel Charge: Amount charged if car renter does not fill the car’s gas tank.

Fulfillment: Responding to requests from potential visitors.

Full Service Hotel: A hotel with restaurant facilities.

Funnel: The ship's smokestack. Some funnels have a 'winged' upper portion to help send any exhaust particulates away from passenger decks. The ships of carnival cruise lines feature this distinctive . . . View Full Definition

Funnel Flight: A flight, such as on a regional or commuter carrier, that ' feeds ' larger planes which continue on to other destinations. Also, the use of a single flight number for an itinerary that reall . . . View Full Definition

Galley: The ship's kitchen. A mega-ship's galley may serve over 6,000 passenger meals each day. If you have a chance to tour your ship's galley, go for it - you'll be amazed by its cleanliness and o . . . View Full Definition

Gangway: The ramp by which passengers embark or debark a ship.

Gate: Designated area in airport terminal where passengers for a specific flight board or deplane the aircraft.

Gateway: City, airport or area from which a flight or tour departs.

Gateway City: A city that operates as an arrival or departure point for international flights.

Gentleman Host: A cruise-sponsored program whereby well-traveled, mature gentlemen (usually retired bankers, businessmen, etc.) Are employed shipboard to serve as dance partners, conversationalists, and sho . . . View Full Definition

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