JanetAlice Posted May 18, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2011 As the primary cruise planner (ok the only cruise/vacation planner) in the family I am curious how this breaks out gender wise. Man, woman, couple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isujim Posted May 18, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Couple...........we normally each pick three for a particular time period, say April of 2012........then jointly begin a process of elimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted May 18, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I choose the cruise and the ship, and he just asks me where and when. Sometimes he doesn't even ask where, just when. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym933 Posted May 18, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I research, plan and book. I give my DH info along the way. About a month before cruising, I give him a detailed itinerary listing the times in port and what we have planned that day. It works for us (anyway, so far!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCruiser Posted May 18, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I pick out the cruise and he says "go" or "no go". Then, I end up doing all the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted May 18, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I choose the cruise and the ship, and he just asks me where and when. Sometimes he doesn't even ask where, just when. lol :D Same here! Although sometimes my husband protests when I book at the last minute, he's always happy to be on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted May 18, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Male, me, and if we go together he goes along with what I decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAlice Posted May 18, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I choose the cruise and the ship, and he just asks me where and when. Sometimes he doesn't even ask where, just when. lol Sounds familiar. I do get a credit in our annual cruises video that my DH creates. I am the executive producer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted May 18, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2011 The lady of the house does here. I will come up with something like "How does Tahiti sound?" and when the DH's eyes light up, I book. We negotiate on the shorex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 18, 2011 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted May 18, 2011 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I am my parents personal travel agent ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted May 18, 2011 #12 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Definitely all me! He'll listen to me talk about plans for months but still won't have any idea what we're doing or where we're doing it. He just shows up! I prefer it that way because for me planning is part of the fun of a vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted May 18, 2011 #13 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I choose the cruise and the ship, and he just asks me where and when. Sometimes he doesn't even ask where, just when. lol Same here for us. He's happy not having to do any of the planning or budgeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted May 18, 2011 #14 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I would guess that the person who plans the cruise is the same person who participates in these CC boards. That would be me.....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 18, 2011 #15 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I do it all. :D MitsuGIRLY <---I'm a girl...just in case you didn't figure that one out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 19, 2011 #16 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Me, too...I do it all...a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtripster Posted May 19, 2011 #17 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We both suggest where we would like to go on vacation. We narrow it down to three places. I research each place for the best bargains, prices, etc... be it a land vacation or a cruise. I then give him the information and we choose from there. Once the decision is made, I do all the rest. I can't even imagine what all he would forget to book. The last big trip we went on, he was amazed at all the logistics I had scheduled. I mean, you gotta get from the airport to the hotel some how. LOL I do research the excursions and give him a list to see if he is interested in any of them or if he has other ideas. So far, it really works out the best for us this way. Not sure I can let go of the planning and have him do it. I would be a nervous wreck. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted May 19, 2011 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Since I'm always on cruise critic, looking for new reviews/post, I'm usually the first one to start looking. Once we have a date or timeframe set, I then start researching ships, itineraries, and cost. We have been looking at the Allure and Oasis since we got back from off the Liberty in January. Since rates are reasonable, and it's a good time to get away for us, January will probably be our preferred sailing time for now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr green Posted May 19, 2011 #19 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I pick the cruise, and all that goes with it. My wife tells me who, and when we visit, just before, and just after the cruise. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs2beachit Posted May 19, 2011 #20 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yup.......I do it all and DH happily shows up....and that's good thing because I like doing all the research and planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li'lImp Posted May 19, 2011 #21 Share Posted May 19, 2011 My DH refers to me as the family manager and planning vacations falls entirely under my job description. I do discuss my ideas with him, but he prefers to defer to my judgement most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingberger Posted May 19, 2011 #22 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I get all of the information and present it over a great dinner and a glass of wine. By the time I'm done he is usually on board both literally and figuratively.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgyoshi Posted May 19, 2011 #23 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We're a couple in our mid-20s. and it's usually me (female) who does the planning! I say "How about the Caribbeans in August?" He says yes or no...and I plan! But throughout the planning process, I'll ask for his input...which may or may not be considered haha. But we always end up having a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted May 19, 2011 #24 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I do it almost all of it. I get input on which cruise and also if there are any particular sites in a port my DW or DD want to see than I go to work. I am fairly detailed in my planning, our upcoming 19 day cruise has a six page Excel spreadsheet with all the details of where, what and how. Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltysam Posted May 19, 2011 #25 Share Posted May 19, 2011 As the husband, it seems that all vacation planning is my responsibility. The destination or turn around point is more mutual. It initially needs to be co-ordinate with work and family functions, but after that I'm on my own. The route, sight seeing and means we take, is at my discretion. This came about because my first attempt was so successful that the family declared me as designated vacation planner. I'll spend the time finding the unique, hopefully thoughtful and balanced itinerary for the group. From a quiet retreat for my wife and I to major clan functions, I end up being the "go to guy". It's like carving the Thanksgiving turkey, even if I'm company; I don't mind it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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