luv2cruise1994 Posted July 3, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Before i cruise or vacation for that matter i do tons of reseach online about my ship, my ports of call, excursions etc. I read reveiws, go to library and get a frommers book about islands Look at different excursions to book myself instead of on ship. Get street maps of island. Basically im on computer almost daily. My DW thinks i take this to extreme but i only want to maximize my time , money and want vacation to be all it can be Is anyone with me or is DW just not getting it Tell me your veiws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted July 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I like to check things out too, but maybe not as much as you. I especially like checking out the ship, if it's a new one to me. I'll read reviews, and I love to look at peoples pics. I say explore away! What's the harm? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted July 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2011 to me, cruise ships are all pretty much the same (with the exception of the Oasis, on which I did copious research.) I do look into the basics such as what are the quiet spots, does the library have a book swap shelf, more healthful food options, etc. I do tons of research about places, including learning some key phrases in the language(s) of a place as well as some basic knowledge of the music, art, culture and history of where I'll visit. I also like to travel light and save money, so I always research where to find free Internet use, less expensive excursions, etc. I find the research and planning for a trip nearly as satisfying as the actual trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARFISH*4 Posted July 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2011 i do tons of research on everything too, most of which comes from right here at CC:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 4, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I too do LOTS of research before we go. Buy books about the area, maps, research local tours, and "walk around" on Google earth.:D I think the pre-planning is almost as fun as the actual trip. Well, not really.....but it certainly enhances the experience....and I feel we don't waste so much time once there, trying to figure out where we want to go. I LOVE the planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Help Jenn Posted July 4, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I research vacations to the extreme as well ! I actually book, cancel, book, cancel etc many times during the vacation choosing process until I find something I think is just perfect (or I just run out of time!). Once a vacation is finally decided upon then I begin researching all aspects of the vacation. Sometimes I think I enjoy the research as much as the vacation itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in Cali Posted July 4, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Once a vacation is finally decided upon then I begin researching all aspects of the vacation. Sometimes I think I enjoy the research as much as the vacation itself. I agree, I love the research as much as the trip. At first my husband thought that I spent WAY too much time doing all of this work. Then when he started experiencing the outcome from the research, he loved it. He especially loves all the money that I save. He now encourages me to do the research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 8, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I think a guidebook is a must...no matter if it's a cruise or landbased vacation. You SHOULD know something about where you're going.....waste of time to go, if you're traveling "blind"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise1994 Posted July 9, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks u guys almost thought i was the lone ranger when it comes to research Just don't like to go somewhere blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'tex Posted July 10, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Before i cruise or vacation for that matter i do tons of reseach online about my ship, my ports of call, excursions etc. I read reveiws, go to library and get a frommers book about islands Look at different excursions to book myself instead of on ship. Get street maps of island. Basically im on computer almost daily. My DW thinks i take this to extreme but i only want to maximize my time , money and want vacation to be all it can be Is anyone with me or is DW just not getting it Tell me your veiws Usually don't do much research in advance for ports or excursions. Exception is 62 day Med/Black Sea cruise in March, 2012. Have already started :eek: checking out things to do and tour operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted July 10, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 10, 2011 IMO, they beat all other guidebooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmomof4 Posted July 15, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Before i cruise or vacation for that matter i do tons of reseach online about my ship, my ports of call, excursions etc. I read reveiws, go to library and get a frommers book about islands Look at different excursions to book myself instead of on ship. Get street maps of island. Basically im on computer almost daily. My DW thinks i take this to extreme but i only want to maximize my time , money and want vacation to be all it can be Is anyone with me or is DW just not getting it Tell me your veiws Your DW just doesn't get it! :) If it makes you feel any better, either does my DH :rolleyes: I start my online research before anything is even booked, and probably take it to the extreme once the reservations are made! We are going on an Alaskan Cruise next June, and I've been on this site (along with Princess Cruise site) at least twice per day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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