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I'm so excited I just booked my 2nd cruise like 3 weeks ago! I'll be on the Glory 10/16 and I can't wait. I was on the paradise last year and loved it.

 

Just wanted to know what you all love to do on your curise. My boyfriend and me loved to watch the sunset and then get into the hot tub late at night with a nice cold drink, Then hitting the midnight bufet. To us THAT is what vacation is all about!

 

Carnival Glory 10/16/04

Carnival Paradise 09/28/03

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I love being on the sea (first and foremost) then after all the romantic stuff...ocean breezes, salt air, gently rocking ship, sunsets....

I just love being waited on hand and foot for one solid week!

 

I believe in Miracles

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MIRACLE JUNE 19, 2004

Calm Seas, Good Friends

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Hmmm, no cooking, no cleaning, no phones, meeting new people, seeing new places, trying new things, being pampered by the staff, unpacking only once, the motion of the ocean, the stars at night and just plain relaxing! icon_biggrin.gif

 

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Navigator OTS 10/04

Legend 04/04

Grand Princess 09/03

Dawn Princess 01/03

Enchantment OTS 10/02

Destiny 01/02

Sensation 08/99

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I learned:

<LI> There are more to life than work icon_smile.gif

<LI> It's totally acceptable to let someone else do the cooking, serving, cleaning icon_cool.gif

<LI> From now on, I don't need a vacation to recover from a vacation. icon_cool.gif

<LI> Relax, care-free and be myself for a week icon_smile.gif

I had found a new addiction !!!

 

March 28, 2004 - Mariner of the Seas

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WE are headed out in May 05 for our 4th cruise and we love the ENTIRE experience. No kids, no work and no cooking or cleaning...what more can you ask for!! icon_biggrin.gif

 

UNTIL WE SAIL AGAIN.......

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Same as all the above, love the idea of unpacking once and going to several different locations. No driving involved!!!!

 

Judy

CCL Inspiration 4/4-4/11/04

NCL Sea 4/14-4/27/03

Wonder 5/16-5/19/02

Wonder 5/3-5/8/01

Fantasy 2/15-2/18/01

 

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Florida Beach said it best for me, especially about not needing a vacation from your vacation. You are totally relaxed after a cruise. I also like the casino, disco, walking on deck at night, all feeling safe because you are not on the highways. I simply love having my napkin placed in my lap at dinners, with the waiter knowing and having my iced tea at the table each night after the first night. love it icon_biggrin.gif On one cruise, I fell asleep early and missed dinner. Did not feel unsafe going down for pizza in the middle of the night by myself. Could not have done that on land vacation.

 

Blessings 2 U

Miracle Sept 5,2004 7 day

Destiny June 13,2004 7 day

Disney Magic Sept 6,2003 7 day

Spirit Nov.2002 Panama 8 day

Paradise Oct 2002 10 day

Paradise Feb.2000 7 day

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I thought I knew what to say until I read hstrybuf's answer and I totally agree!! No cooking no cleaning, wow. But I also like being out at the pool and doing trivia games. I like to visit new places and shop, shop, shop! I like the food on cruises and then I work them off by walking the whole ship! I like getting up early and seeing the sun rise. And I've taken a great picture of an Atlantic sunset looking towards the US!! That was fun (since I live on the east coast and normally see sunrise on the ocean).

Joanne

--Celebrity Zenith 10/2003

coming: Fascination Fall 2004

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No phones, no computers (unless you want to), no work, no worries, no cooking, no cleaning, oh and no problems!

 

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Monarch of the Seas - 1994

Royal Majesty - 1996

 

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Until VICTORY is ours 5/9/04

 

 

<MARQUEE>A day at sea is better than any day at work</MARQUEE>

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No phones, no work, no worries. Food, balconiesicon_biggrin.gif, late night dips in the hot tubicon_biggrin.gif. Only unpacking once.

 

Liv...Winds are 15 knots and holding....the whole world is a drop zone!

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NCL Sky 2/02

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To me, cruising is "peaceful escape". I never feel so relaxed as when looking out at the beautiful ocean from the railing of the ship. The peace that comes over me is indescribeable. I am always, every cruise, completely in awe of the beauty that God has created, and that I am actually a part of it. Nothing else in the world gives me that feeling of tranquility.

 

Festivale 1987

Carnivale 1988

Mardi Gras 1989

Pacific Princess 1990

Norway 1994

Holiday 2001

Holiday 2002

Holiday 2003

 

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so Liv,

if I book the vampire cruise.. I might run into you in the hot tub late at night?? icon_biggrin.gif

I too love only having to unpack once, our last cruise we didnt take any of the kids.. was wonderful.. this time were taking all the kids and grandkids.. should be as much fun in a different way icon_smile.gif

Nanc

 

 

 

 

Oceanic 9/86

Fantasy 5/97

paradise 9/28/03

Carnival Valor 2/20/05

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NancAngel:

so Liv,

if I book the vampire cruise.. I might run into you in the hot tub late at night?? icon_biggrin.gif

 

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You can count on it!icon_biggrin.gif

 

Liv...Winds are 15 knots and holding....the whole world is a drop zone!

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NCL Sky 2/02

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For me it is being able to put down the stressors of the "real world" for a little while, and just getting to be me. Me drinking the drink of the day. Me enjoying the fun & sun. Me winning in the casino (okay the last one has only happened on a small scale, but hey, who can't use a few extra quarters?) icon_biggrin.gif

 

'99 Norwegian Sea

'00 Triumph

'01 Victory

'01 Spirit

'02 Inspiration

'02 Conquest

'04 Celebration

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I love being out on the open water. There is a terrific sense of calm about water.

 

It is sooooo relaxing, no cell phones, no telephone ringing when you're trying to eat dinner. I also love that someone else has to plan my meals.

 

And unpacking once but going different places is huge for hubby and myself.

 

2/2004 Carnival Legend/Exotic Western Carribean

4/2003 HAL Statendam/Sea of Cortez

9/2002 CarnivalHoliday/Western Caribbean

4/2001 Carnival/Western Caribbean

4/2000 Carnival Paradise/Southern Caribbean

5/1999 RCCL/Alaska

4/1998 NCL/Pacific Coastal

10/1997 Carnival/Mexican Riviera

11/1995 Carnival Holiday/4 day Baja Mexico

6/1992 RCCL Viking Serenade/4 day Baja Mexico

6/1981 Pacific Princess/Pacific Coastal

 

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> No phone, no lights no motor cars, not a single luxury <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> icon_rolleyes.gif

Oppp's sorry, That's Gilligan's Island ! LoL

 

We love being at the back of the ship late at night. Watching the water. Hopefully with a full moon.

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I love being on the ocean, having a fun, big, sparkling new ship to explore and make my home for the next week, getting to dress up every night, not having to find a designated driver to drive us home from the bar, gambling, spending money, getting to visit exotic places and not having to eat there and risk getting sick, and actually taking a vacation where you can relax and not have to do any of the work - plus I love seafood!!

 

Carnival GLory 11/06/04

Carnival Legend 2/03 ( had to cancel at last minute)

Carnival Pride 4/27/02

Sitmar Fairsea 4/ 1983 ( I was just a little kid!!)

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I love knowing that once I am on the ship I do not have to do anything at anytime unless I want to........until they make me leave the following week!!!!!

 

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Until the Miracle May 9, 2004

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Until the Legend Party October 22, 2004

 

 

Holiday May 2, 1987

Imagination Jan 22, 2001

Victory Sept 13, 2003

Miracle May 9, 2004

Legend Oct 22, 2004

 

 

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I'm sorta like the above poster. Just being able to do whatever in the he!! you want to for one solid week. "So many activities, so little time". But it is strictly YOUR choice of what, when & where!! The "something for everybody" thing is what is great about a ship. Stay on the ship, get off the ship,eat, play bingo,drink swim,eat, dance, eat,lay in the sun, eat, drink,dance, sleep, eat, drink, shop, eat, drink, drink, drink, drink!!

 

You name it, it's there!!

 

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Everything, What is there not to like about cruising? It is such a relaxing vacation. All of your problems seem to disappear when you're on a cruise. I'm ready to get on a cruiseship soon! I'm 5 weeks away from my summer vacation.

 

Imagination 8/02

Glory 8/03

Victory 3/04

 

Days til Miracle Partae Pirates Cruise from Tampa

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