Does anyone else share my complete disinterest in cruises...give me Europe anytime!!
Nov 6th, 2006, 05:45 PM
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BINGO....well said! I crave a variety of travel for many reasons. Cruising is great once or twice a year...not my "ultimate dream vacation" but a great easy getaway. I don't understand why people don't get this! Of course, we love music and dance. For some people, music just means nothing in their lives. Their loss.
Nov 6th, 2006, 06:50 PM
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I like Hagan's call for tolerance! My oldest son (now 28) was asked a couple of years ago, to return to his high school and speak to some of the students about his experience of serving in the military (He'd just returned from Iraq.) One student asked: "In your opinion, what must we do to avoid war?" My son replied: "Travel outside your country!" Like Hagan implies, travel teaches us an appreciation for other cultures. Who really cares your mode of transportation??? (By the way, my son is currently doing another tour in Iraq. Please keep him and all who serve in your prayers.)
Nov 6th, 2006, 07:19 PM
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I'm with Chemgirl and Lizcakes. Give me travel any time over a cruise. The only real positive I can see about "cruising" is not having to hassle with luggage. That aside, since I don't drink a lot, eat 20 meals a day, gamble in a smoky casino or enjoy cheesey shows, why would I want to travel to a part of the world and have just a TANTALIZING (rushed) glimpse of fabulous cities. To me, having 6 hours in (fill in the blank) is like dangling a carrot in front of a donkey and then yanking it away. Unless you've walked the walk, talked the talk (so to speak) and eaten the food, how can you really think you've "seen" a city?
Nov 6th, 2006, 07:30 PM
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BTW, just went back to re-read the posts from May 2006 so I felt I need to add that (1) I've taken short cruises (2 -4 days) on various Royal Caribbean ships only in the Caribbean and (2) I've traveled all over the world - not only to Europe but the Middle East, South America and Asia - and did it all via land travel.
Nov 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM
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This thread has the potential to be in the runnnig for the "Most Arrogant Posters Award" Fodors category- 2006 season.
Second runner up only to the "let them eat cake- I only travel 1st class thread."
Second runner up only to the "let them eat cake- I only travel 1st class thread."
Nov 9th, 2006, 09:04 AM
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Yes, it's an old thread, but thank goodness I looked before just replying this time - it has been somewhat active over the months! Being in No. California it'd be pretty easy to "dip my toes" in the cruise world on a short cruise to Mexico, but I always thought it would be a course of last resort, so to speak, when I was no longer able to walk the world - no disrespect intended to any physically impaired (and gutsy!) travelers. And having some neuropathy issues these days, the thought does cross my mind that I'd better start intensifying my overseas travel in the event I reach a point where I can't do it on my own power.
Having said that, I'd do one of the music cruises in a heartbeat if I didn't have to do'em at the ($$) exclusion of my other desired destinations. The JamCruise, Legendary Blues Cruise & Delbert McClinton's cruises all offer an overdose of great music, once-in-a-lifetime ensembles, and the kind of intimacy you'd only find in a tiny town somewhere. For now, I'll continue to go to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest and sneak in the other trips as I can.
Hmmmmm... will I still care about the music when I'm not in the physical condition I am now? ;-)
Having said that, I'd do one of the music cruises in a heartbeat if I didn't have to do'em at the ($$) exclusion of my other desired destinations. The JamCruise, Legendary Blues Cruise & Delbert McClinton's cruises all offer an overdose of great music, once-in-a-lifetime ensembles, and the kind of intimacy you'd only find in a tiny town somewhere. For now, I'll continue to go to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest and sneak in the other trips as I can.
Hmmmmm... will I still care about the music when I'm not in the physical condition I am now? ;-)
Nov 9th, 2006, 09:08 AM
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JJ5 - I agree.
It's interesting how some feel the need to validate their preferred way of travel as being superior to other ways of travel.
I find it similar to that tired debate about "tourist vs. traveler".
It's interesting how some feel the need to validate their preferred way of travel as being superior to other ways of travel.
I find it similar to that tired debate about "tourist vs. traveler".
Nov 9th, 2006, 09:12 AM
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I haven't read all the replies but, frankly, I don't understand the point of the OP. I'm glad that we don't all share the exact same interest -- otherwise, the few favorites would be very crowded indeed. I'm sure someone could post a thread on a cruise lovers forum that read "Does anyone else share my complete disinterest in Europe ... give me a cruise anytime!!"
This thread seems quite silly.
This thread seems quite silly.
Nov 9th, 2006, 02:58 PM
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a silly thread? perhaps... but I'm wondering if it's really about the breakdown of social skills, formal dress & attention span that would be required for an old-school cruise experience! ;-)
Just to make it interesting, how would the "cruise? not me, never!" folks feel about the Orient Express from Venice-Prague?
http://www.orient-express.com/web/vs...e_a2a_home.jsp
I'm telling you - I know which fork to use and everything... but I don't think I have the wardrobe for this kind of excur$ion!
Just to make it interesting, how would the "cruise? not me, never!" folks feel about the Orient Express from Venice-Prague?
http://www.orient-express.com/web/vs...e_a2a_home.jsp
I'm telling you - I know which fork to use and everything... but I don't think I have the wardrobe for this kind of excur$ion!
Nov 9th, 2006, 06:42 PM
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Never saw this old thread before and have no real opinion on cruises, having never considered one.
However I'm wondering how many ex-English majors or teachers responded without commenting on the subject title?
It should be "lack of interest" or uninterest" -- the word "disinterest" properly (at least in USA usage) refers to not-biased, not involved. e.g., "The contest should be judged by a disinterested party." (That means someone with no vested interest).
This superannuated editor can't help these tics ... although it's a losing cause.
Another lost cause is trying to get anyone to say when his or her stomach is upset, "I feel nauseated" rather than "I'm nauseous." The latter means "I have nauseating qualities."
Today's usage makes me not queasy, but "sigh-ish", that is, given to sighing heavily.
However I'm wondering how many ex-English majors or teachers responded without commenting on the subject title?
It should be "lack of interest" or uninterest" -- the word "disinterest" properly (at least in USA usage) refers to not-biased, not involved. e.g., "The contest should be judged by a disinterested party." (That means someone with no vested interest).
This superannuated editor can't help these tics ... although it's a losing cause.
Another lost cause is trying to get anyone to say when his or her stomach is upset, "I feel nauseated" rather than "I'm nauseous." The latter means "I have nauseating qualities."
Today's usage makes me not queasy, but "sigh-ish", that is, given to sighing heavily.
Nov 10th, 2006, 07:11 AM
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OP- Opening Poster (cherylforeurope in this case) DH- dear husband (this one always makes me grimace and I do know why, SIL (soninlaw, sisterinlaw etc.) DIL, MIL (daughterinlaw, motherinlaw) and SO used often (Significant Other). I have one of those but HATE that phrase, myself. All of my family are my significant others, and I have 20 or more.
Nov 10th, 2006, 08:19 AM
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I used to travel back and forth by ferry between England and France and 90 minutes on the ferry was 90 minutes too long. I thought I would hate a cruise but it is really the only way to see the Caribbean which unless you like sun, sea and sand, one day on each is usually enough. And there are lots of islands to visit, with everyone being different.
But I thought it great. I did two Caribbean cruises and one in the middle east. I would happily go on another cruise tomorrow. It is like a moving hotel where each morning you wake up in a new destination to explore.
But I thought it great. I did two Caribbean cruises and one in the middle east. I would happily go on another cruise tomorrow. It is like a moving hotel where each morning you wake up in a new destination to explore.
Nov 10th, 2006, 09:38 AM
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I see this is an old posting but still going.
I have been traveling to Europe since 1990 and since 2000 travel twice a year. A few times now I have made that second trip as a cruise. I like having two types of vacations: One that most of you have discussed here – Europe - and the other where I can check in to my cabin, unpack once, let someone else do the “driving.” These are obviously two types of vacations.
I don’t do the ships excursions, but still plan my days like I do with my European trips. The exception was in Saint Petersburg Russia where it was best to do a tour. I still did my own research and contacted a company/didn’t use the ships tours.
I choose cruise companies that have interesting ports (thereby not feeling “stuck” on a boat), great food on board the ship (check out my food photos (I gained a whopping 2 pounds, so don’t count me as one of those cruisers who go just to eat) from my latest cruise: http://www.luvtotravel.homestead.com...daJournal.html - scroll to the bottom to get to the photos), great service (Celebrity is my favorite), and pick a smaller ship if possible or one with a good ratio of passengers to crew.
Cruises can be a money saving factor. For my recent cruise to Bermuda, I chose it over flying there and spending a ton of money on a hotel. The cruise was a bargain and we spent 4 days there, which allowed us a lot of time on the island. I live in Maryland and my husband and I were able to drive to Cape Liberty and board our ship. No airline tickets, no luggage restrictions either.
I have friends and family who tell me they would never go on a cruise. I don’t understand people who say this. How can someone judge things without even trying it once? Anyone interested or is not sure of a cruise, a travel agent can lead you to the right.
Everyone has his or her ideas of traveling. Enjoy yours!
Monica
I have been traveling to Europe since 1990 and since 2000 travel twice a year. A few times now I have made that second trip as a cruise. I like having two types of vacations: One that most of you have discussed here – Europe - and the other where I can check in to my cabin, unpack once, let someone else do the “driving.” These are obviously two types of vacations.
I don’t do the ships excursions, but still plan my days like I do with my European trips. The exception was in Saint Petersburg Russia where it was best to do a tour. I still did my own research and contacted a company/didn’t use the ships tours.
I choose cruise companies that have interesting ports (thereby not feeling “stuck” on a boat), great food on board the ship (check out my food photos (I gained a whopping 2 pounds, so don’t count me as one of those cruisers who go just to eat) from my latest cruise: http://www.luvtotravel.homestead.com...daJournal.html - scroll to the bottom to get to the photos), great service (Celebrity is my favorite), and pick a smaller ship if possible or one with a good ratio of passengers to crew.
Cruises can be a money saving factor. For my recent cruise to Bermuda, I chose it over flying there and spending a ton of money on a hotel. The cruise was a bargain and we spent 4 days there, which allowed us a lot of time on the island. I live in Maryland and my husband and I were able to drive to Cape Liberty and board our ship. No airline tickets, no luggage restrictions either.
I have friends and family who tell me they would never go on a cruise. I don’t understand people who say this. How can someone judge things without even trying it once? Anyone interested or is not sure of a cruise, a travel agent can lead you to the right.
Everyone has his or her ideas of traveling. Enjoy yours!
Monica
Nov 10th, 2006, 09:39 AM
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I see this is an old posting but still going.
I have been traveling to Europe since 1990 and since 2000 travel twice a year. A few times now I have made that second trip as a cruise. I like having two types of vacations: One that most of you have discussed here – Europe - and the other where I can check in to my cabin, unpack once, let someone else do the “driving.” These are obviously two types of vacations.
I don’t do the ships excursions, but still plan my days like I do with my European trips. The exception was in Saint Petersburg Russia where it was best to do a tour. I still did my own research and contacted a company/didn’t use the ships tours.
I choose cruise companies that have interesting ports (thereby not feeling “stuck” on a boat), great food on board the ship (check out my food photos (I gained a whopping 2 pounds, so don’t count me as one of those cruisers who go just to eat - I dropped it quickly) from my latest cruise: http://www.luvtotravel.homestead.com...daJournal.html - scroll to the bottom to get to the photos), great service (Celebrity is my favorite), and pick a smaller ship if possible or one with a good ratio of passengers to crew.
Cruises can be a money saving factor. For my recent cruise to Bermuda, I chose it over flying there and spending a ton of money on a hotel. The cruise was a bargain and we spent 4 days there, which allowed us a lot of time on the island. I live in Maryland and my husband and I were able to drive to Cape Liberty and board our ship. No airline tickets, no luggage restrictions either.
I have friends and family who tell me they would never go on a cruise. I don’t understand people who say this. How can someone judge things without even trying it once? Anyone interested or is not sure of a cruise, a travel agent can lead you to the right.
Everyone has his or her ideas of traveling. Enjoy yours!
Monica
I have been traveling to Europe since 1990 and since 2000 travel twice a year. A few times now I have made that second trip as a cruise. I like having two types of vacations: One that most of you have discussed here – Europe - and the other where I can check in to my cabin, unpack once, let someone else do the “driving.” These are obviously two types of vacations.
I don’t do the ships excursions, but still plan my days like I do with my European trips. The exception was in Saint Petersburg Russia where it was best to do a tour. I still did my own research and contacted a company/didn’t use the ships tours.
I choose cruise companies that have interesting ports (thereby not feeling “stuck” on a boat), great food on board the ship (check out my food photos (I gained a whopping 2 pounds, so don’t count me as one of those cruisers who go just to eat - I dropped it quickly) from my latest cruise: http://www.luvtotravel.homestead.com...daJournal.html - scroll to the bottom to get to the photos), great service (Celebrity is my favorite), and pick a smaller ship if possible or one with a good ratio of passengers to crew.
Cruises can be a money saving factor. For my recent cruise to Bermuda, I chose it over flying there and spending a ton of money on a hotel. The cruise was a bargain and we spent 4 days there, which allowed us a lot of time on the island. I live in Maryland and my husband and I were able to drive to Cape Liberty and board our ship. No airline tickets, no luggage restrictions either.
I have friends and family who tell me they would never go on a cruise. I don’t understand people who say this. How can someone judge things without even trying it once? Anyone interested or is not sure of a cruise, a travel agent can lead you to the right.
Everyone has his or her ideas of traveling. Enjoy yours!
Monica
