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Why do you cruise?
I just wanted to add my answer to the others on this subject.
We, my husband and I, like to cruise for the following reasons. a. we get to visit places we have never been before or could not do by land. B. My husband does not like to drive long distances and I don't see well enough to drive and we find the cruising experience so much easier than flying as far as the hassel of check in and so on. C. We love the opportunity to meet new people and to be able to be totally frank about things with out it getting back to the neighbors or family. D. It is so nice not to have to plan and fix meals and to make beds and do laundry. E. It is a wonderful way to be able to try new foods and not worry about the price. I have never been on a cruise I didn't love and I have gone about 20 times. We have used a travel agent for some cruises, and done it ourselves on line. They both have their advantages. Our favorite cruise was probably to the Amazon through International Expeditions, about ten years ago. They do a great job. Only 8 passengers on the Matilida. That was just great!! Our next cruise is in December with our son who has never been on a cruise. Anyhow, cruising is a wonderful way to travel. Sandy "Anka" wrote in message ups.com... On Sep 22, 6:13?pm, "Diana Ball" wrote: "Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka We do a lot of land travel. We opt to cruise for three kinds of trips: (1) coastline explorations that would be logistically challenging to achieve by land, e.g., Alaska; (2) "big picture" trips, where taking a ship to get a taste of an entire region is easier than covering the same territory by land, e.g., the Med or the Baltics; and (3) vacations, i.e., trips that are just for fun and relaxation. As for that third category--vacations--I've run the numbers many times, and for our party of four, cruising is almost always a far better value than any comparable land vacation. Consequently, I'd have to say our #1 reason for choosing cruise vs. land vacations is bang for the buck. Diana Ball Austin, TX Thanks, Diana, for your classifications. All good reasons to opt for cruising over land tours. I have to admit, sitting on a deck chair, the breeze blowing through your hair, reading a good book and sipping on a nice girlie drink beats a long bus ride any day. ~Anka |
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Why do you cruise?
On Sep 29, 7:18?am, "Easy News" wrote:
I just wanted to add my answer to the others on this subject. We, my husband and I, like to cruise for the following reasons. a. we get to visit places we have never been before or could not do by land. B. My husband does not like to drive long distances and I don't see well enough to drive and we find the cruising experience so much easier than flying as far as the hassel of check in and so on. C. We love the opportunity to meet new people and to be able to be totally frank about things with out it getting back to the neighbors or family. D. It is so nice not to have to plan and fix meals and to make beds and do laundry. E. It is a wonderful way to be able to try new foods and not worry about the price. I have never been on a cruise I didn't love and I have gone about 20 times. We have used a travel agent for some cruises, and done it ourselves on line. They both have their advantages. Our favorite cruise was probably to the Amazon through International Expeditions, about ten years ago. They do a great job. Only 8 passengers on the Matilida. That was just great!! Our next cruise is in December with our son who has never been on a cruise. Anyhow, cruising is a wonderful way to travel. Sandy "Anka" wrote in message ups.com... On Sep 22, 6:13?pm, "Diana Ball" wrote: "Anka" wrote in message oups.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka We do a lot of land travel. We opt to cruise for three kinds of trips: (1) coastline explorations that would be logistically challenging to achieve by land, e.g., Alaska; (2) "big picture" trips, where taking a ship to get a taste of an entire region is easier than covering the same territory by land, e.g., the Med or the Baltics; and (3) vacations, i.e., trips that are just for fun and relaxation. As for that third category--vacations--I've run the numbers many times, and for our party of four, cruising is almost always a far better value than any comparable land vacation. Consequently, I'd have to say our #1 reason for choosing cruise vs. land vacations is bang for the buck. Diana Ball Austin, TX Thanks, Diana, for your classifications. All good reasons to opt for cruising over land tours. I have to admit, sitting on a deck chair, the breeze blowing through your hair, reading a good book and sipping on a nice girlie drink beats a long bus ride any day. ~Anka- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - All great reasons! Thanks! Our favorite cruise was probably to the Amazon through International Expeditions, about ten years ago. The closest I ever got to the Amazon was amazon.com! Congrats! ~Anka |
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Why do you cruise?
We're cruise newbies, having just taken our very first cruise this year.
Some of the things I like about cruising a * The all-inclusive price for all the basics - food, room, etc. * The amazing food! * The staff - we had the best waiter and waitress, they always greeted us with a warm, friendly smile at dinner. * "Cashless cruising" -the ease of having your room key card double as your stateroom account. * The general feeling of just being flat-out pampered g * Getting to see so many different places without the hassle of land or air transportation in between, or having to pack and unpack at a different hotel each night. It was such a wonderful feeling to get settled in the first day and realize we had nothing else to worry about for the next 10 days! * The freedom to be as active or as relaxed as you want to be. You can choose to take advantage of as many shipboard activities and excursions as possible, or to just find a nice spot with a view and read a good book. * Knowing that, whether you book a luxurious suite or a cheap inside cabin, once you leave your room, you have access to the same fun activities and entertainment, great food and breathtaking scenery that everybody else does. Diva |
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DIVA:
You expressed it perfectly,we are in full agrement with you,and instead of our first(which is always the best) we are now looking forward to our 45th in nov. cruise lover |
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Why do you cruise?
Thus spake Anka :
Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka They're both good, they each have their own unique qualities. Our next vacation will either be the MSC Lirica or Secrets Playa del Carmen. -- dillon Elvis is still dead |
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Why do you cruise?
Anka wrote:
Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka It is the best lazy "I don't gotta think about nuthin'" vacation going!!! And the scenery moves when you look at it, lol... Jeff |
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Why do you cruise?
Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka It is the best lazy "I don't gotta think about nuthin'" vacation going!!! And the scenery moves when you look at it, lol... Hi, I'm considering a cruise myself so this is an interesting thread. I've been a big fan of the jamaican AI resorts myself... everything is NO PROBLEM -and- there's no extra bill at the end to cover the stuff I did... if I want a bottle of champagne to go with breakfast at Couples/Sandals/etc it's No Problem... voila champagne and 2 glasses to go with breakfast... horseback riding? sure no problem, they leave at 1:30 after lunch... sailing? sure no problem, check out a hobbie cat at beach sports. scuba? no problem, morning and afternoon dives... and I'm a big fan of the blender drinks... I'd hate to see my "tab" after a week on the beach in Negril at $5 a Hummingbird! |
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On Sep 22, 2:52 pm, Ike wrote:
food - you'll never eat better than on a cruise - period! You need to get out more. |
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