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Joebucks

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  1. I had a friend who was obsessed with finding an "adults only" cruise because they didn't want to be around kids and assumed every line that allowed them would be like Disney Land. When really talking about what they wanted, it seemed like Celebrity was the best fit.
  2. I've had this discussion a bunch of times with people around what is best, land or sea trips. As with anything in life, there is rarely a "best" for every scenario. Hawaii and Mediterranean are often the topics of discussion. Everyone loves to share why their choices are the best. However, much context is often ignored. As with anything, it depends on the scenario, and what you are looking for. Land trips are great if you want to explore every nook and cranny of every city you encounter. However, you will absolutely spend more of your day traveling by car, plane, train etc., if you want to visit multiple cities. As you posted with your example, no one is going to be able to accomplish as much at those ports by doing a land trip. The majority of people are going to be able to do most of what they want to do in 8 hours at a port, while traveling to the next while they sleep. Let's be real, most people aren't doing "stuff" for 10-12 hours a day on vacation. Day for day, I find it hard to believe that the average person is really getting that much more of an experience on a land trip vs those on a cruise. Now if you want to compare 14 days on land to 7 days at sea, yes, there is a bigger difference.
  3. Drawing lines in the sand about specific topics just because is all the rage on the internet. I cruise because I enjoy the overall experience at a reasonable price.
  4. Or could also...... be blocking access to a hallway for those with scooters!
  5. Crack down on scooters or crack down on giant obstructions in the hallway? Either way, this will not go over well.
  6. This is the whole world. Rules and laws are turning into polite asks. To enforce them is fascist.
  7. I know the popular thing to say online is everyone only cruises tiny ships that explore the wilderness with a machete. Hell, one of my most fond cruises was the South Caribbean out of PR, aboard the Fascination. It was also one of the most boring as the night life doesn't have half as much to do. I think it's a big assumption too that more smaller ships would open up more exotic itineraries. Frankly, I think this new model rejuvenates the short cruises for me. Sometimes, short cruises are nice as an extra option when you can't always sail 7+ days. Personally, I enjoy a nice beach day. Having to go to ports like Cozumel, Nassau, and Freeport can be annoying when you have to pay all of this money and waste all of this time for taxis, beach entry, etc. If I can get on an Excel class, with all of its amenities, and have a beach within walking distance, that's a great option for me. I am not a new cruiser either. Those other longer itineraries aren't going away. Celebration Key is not a bad thing. It's a new option.
  8. I wouldn't spend the $1200 even if we didn't have DOU. What is also silly is spending "$500" to "trick" yourself that you have a mini all-inclusive package.
  9. I think it's hard to draw any line in the sand of where 4000 people may or may not be. I doubt they all have the same plans.
  10. I actually did not care for Shaq's fries. Their chicken on the other hand. What a game-changer.
  11. While this is good insight, I wonder what the precedent is behind 4000 escaped inmates. Surely, they aren't all in plain sight in Haiti, just waiting around?
  12. I loathe 3+ people in rooms and pulldown beds. Unfortunately, I did just that on an older Royal Caribbean ship. The pulldown is worst when you're up there and are up earlier and/or have to use the bathroom. It's so much noise. On my previous Carnival cruises, the couch flipped over into a bed. This was vastly supervisor.
  13. Bring your own chips or buy them at a port
  14. After just coming back from a Royal Caribbean cruise and only having access to Windjammer burgers, I can unequivocally say you're in much better hands with Guy's.
  15. There is a very common misconception about travel insurance that it moves the sun and the moon, and squashes your every inconvenience. I never travel without my credit card, that includes many travel insurances, 0% foreign exchange fees, reward points, and a sizable credit limit.
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