In keeping with my credo that I should always have a vacation planned, I'm starting to think about my September vacation. Part of me wants to go back to Hilton Head, which is one of my favorite places on earth and has the advantage of being a known, reliable quantity. But part of me thinks I should do something different. And then if I do decide to go for it, how do I know what to book? The whole Cruise Industry is overwhelming. What cruise line? What accomodations? Do I have to eat dinner with people I don't know?
Have you been on a cruise? Would you recommend it? What should I know if I decide to plan a cruise? Help!!!
Dh and I went on one for our honeymoon. It was a lot of fun. I liked not having to worry about money, other than what we were drinking or if we wanted to do an extra outting.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go on another one.
But, if you are looking for low-key, I'd probably just go to the beach and skip the cruise.
(I am no help, huh?)
I've never been on a cruise so probably shouldn't stick my nose into this discussion.
ReplyDeleteBut I can tell you, I've vacationed on several Caribbean islands and on the day the cruise ship docks, the whole place changes. There's a huge influx of less than considerate tourists with money to burn, and all the local vendors flock accordingly. Friendly island people turn into hassling vultures, and the local ambiance is lost due to the swarming population of the floating city.
For that reason alone, I'd never cruise.