Cruise-aholic???

So, I think I am addicted to cruises! I found myself day-dreaming about the past cruises we have been on and it is making me want to go on another one NOW! Greg and I have been on several cruises and have visited ports all throughout the Carribbean and Mexico. Maybe we will go on an Alaskan Cruise one day or maybe Hawaii?!?

Crusies are just fantastic ways to spend your time- you get to see lots of places and see the highlights of those places all while enjoying yummy food, entertainment and relaxation. Some people don't like cruises, but I LOVE THEM! Can you say unlimited ice cream! YES- thats right ladies and gentlemen--free ice cream 24/7! Ohhh- and the spas are WONDERFUL- there is nothing more relaxing than getting a massage with the ocean breeze blowing by. Man, I really need to get my butt back on a cruise ship- maybe for our anniversary?!?

If you are planning a cruise here are a few tips:

1. book on a BIG ship- smaller ships move more in the water so you are more likely to get sick in rough waters!

2. Book on a new ship! The new ships have all the cool stuff- putting greens, water slides, ice skating rinks, rock walls, wave machines, etc!

3. Go in the off season- the carribbean is warm all year so save some money by traveling when the kids are in school!

4. Bring on some coke! On most cruise ships you can bring on your own soda and wine! So, load it up!

5. Be real when you pack! Really- you are on vacation- don't bring everything you own--just bring comfy clothes and a few nice outfits for the formal dinners.

6. Book You excursions early! You can book them before the cruise even sets sail! The good ones fill up FAST so book early!

I would recommend that everyone go on a cruise at least once! They are SUPER fun and there is nothing more romantic than sitting on the deck with your sweetie and watching the sun go down over the water! Hence Kailey being born 9 months after our last cruise:) They don't call it the love boat for nothing! The shows are really good too- they have Broadway style shows, comedians, magicians and one cruise we went on even had an ice skating type show. The food is AMAZING- you can eat all you want all the time-- yes, diet before you go and diet when you come back. Fresh fruit, salads, steak, lobster, fish, desserts, desserts, desserts--YUMMY! Even room service is great! When we have cruised we have never been bored- we stayed busy with on-board activities or we were in port so went on excursions. So, there is my LOVE of cruises for ya. I hope that you go on one oneday so you can see for yourself how fun they are!