DISQUS

Four Pillars · 1 year ago

Thanks BB - she's been a lot of fun.

You've got some interesting articles listed here.

Mike

Curmudgeon · 1 year ago

I just returned from a cruise. I tend to spend a lot in order to have a truly stress-free vacation (funny how much more relaxed you are when you get to unwind in top-end accommodations rather than the bottom of the boat), so I don't look for frugal vacations. Think of a cruise as a hotel room that lets you wake up in a different location every day.

It's true that you can run up quite a tab on a cruise ship, but only if you are after "stuff" (and of course if you drink a lot). I go with the attitude that I'm after the experience of places I've never been before, and usually come home with no additional stuff, and a light credit card bill.

deepali · 1 year ago

Thanks for the link!

bubelah · 1 year ago

Ahhh, Cruises! Yes, I love them. They are worth it. I've been on 3 already. Totally agree with Curmudgeon about having an all-out vacation with top accomodations. My first cruise was with my 2 girlfriends and we had an inside cabin. Imagine 3 girls trying to get ready for the night-out. It was so cramped we had to move sideways to pass each other. But it was still fun. Later on, Steve and I went on a couple of cruises and we decided that we can afford to have cabin with a blacony, not just a window. Each balcony is equiped with a small table and 2 lounge chairs. It was great! Steve tends to wake up earlier than anybody and for him it was so relaxing to lounge on the balcony before the whole ship woke up and the music started to blare on the top deck. Having a balcony gave us opportunity to escape crowds when we needed a quiet time but not being confined in the room without windows, still enjoying the seabreeze.
So, HOORAY for Cruises!!!