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After tip and everything I recall paying close to $120 or $130 myself...not to mention the products they try to push on you!!

Hi gang ~

Does anyone feel like I do, that the planning process, the list making, the shopping, etc. is all a part of the fun process of cruising? While the cruise itself is absolutely awesome ;), for me, I find that the months of planning your clothes or even which airline to fly, are fun. For the ladies on the board, I know that you can relate to the various lists ;) that we create. Also, when we return from cruising, the process begins again for me. We scour through the brochures and decide on our next cruise, and hence, the "planning" begins. It also helps to minimize the little bit of depression that sets in when you disembark the ship, only to return to cold New England.

I believe that is one of the most exciting parts of a vacation....The anticipation! The dreaming and imagining when you are one every day until you actually board the boat.