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From: John Sisker on 1 Nov 2009 23:11 Interesting observation coming from Peter.Yet, as the old saying goes, free advice is worth every penny you pay for it, especially when coming from a known troll hitting up just about every post. A lot may be said by some, but if not true or even trustworthy, it is of little value. Of course, a level playing field can easily be slanted in the direction of those doing others the most favors. Who said one can't buy loyalty? There are indeed many good travel agents in this newsgroup, all of which I'm sure will be more than happy to assist anyone asking, including your truly. But that should be up to the individual making their own decision, not somebody else making it for them. Smooth sailing to all... John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY� (714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850) www.shiptoshorecruise.com
From: Bill on 2 Nov 2009 00:36 On 11/1/2009 10:58 PM, Bo1953 wrote: > > Thanks all for your input. We have given thought to the larger ships > and we think it will be a bit more in terms of people and crowds than > we wish to have. Yet if these are our only options for something kid > friendly, then I might have to suck it up ... If you've never been on a cruise you may be thinking it's too many people but it's really not that bad (despite what a small minority of people here say). > I was thinking Sea Dream for one... we will not be afraid of the extra > costs. How many other kids will be on that ship? Will the parents enjoy having the kids with them for the entire cruise? > We most likely will be flying as we are in NJ.. I was thinking > something out of PR or VI... will have to do more research, thought to > start here first to find out who else might have similar requirements > and be in the know. Driving to the pier in NJ and just getting on the ship is so convenient. You really should consider Voyager. Or Celebrity Summit if you want something a bit more upscale (but without as much stuff for the kids). Bill
From: Brian K on 2 Nov 2009 03:07 Bill wrote On 11/2/2009 12:36 AM: > On 11/1/2009 10:58 PM, Bo1953 wrote: >> >> Thanks all for your input. We have given thought to the larger ships >> and we think it will be a bit more in terms of people and crowds than >> we wish to have. Yet if these are our only options for something kid >> friendly, then I might have to suck it up ... > > If you've never been on a cruise you may be thinking it's too many > people but it's really not that bad (despite what a small minority of > people here say). > >> I was thinking Sea Dream for one... we will not be afraid of the extra >> costs. > > How many other kids will be on that ship? Will the parents enjoy > having the kids with them for the entire cruise? > >> We most likely will be flying as we are in NJ.. I was thinking >> something out of PR or VI... will have to do more research, thought to >> start here first to find out who else might have similar requirements >> and be in the know. > > Driving to the pier in NJ and just getting on the ship is so > convenient. You really should consider Voyager. Or Celebrity Summit if > you want something a bit more upscale (but without as much stuff for > the kids). > > Bill Also for kid friendly there are the Disney cruises, they also offer stuff for adults. There are child minding services that let parents have a little "adult time". Can you clarify for me what you mean by all inclusive? Almost all cruise ships provide free room service, meals in buffet and main dining room plus some beverages are free for example water and iced tea/coffee. Only the really upscale provide everything including excursions as all inclusive. I don't know how many folks comprise "a few friends" but a travel agent who specializes in cruises is probably a better choice then any online travel-bot. An experienced agent can help you select a cruise that fits your needs better then any online service. If you have never used a travel agent before, here are a few links to help you select a travel agent: http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruiseplanning/a/travel_agent.htm http://www.tripology.com/consumer/good_agent/ http://www.ehow.com/how_2059780_choose-travel-agent.html -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "The poor dog is the firmest of friends, the first to welcome the foremost to defend" - Lord Byron View My Web Pages: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 My Shutterfly Page http://photosbybrianmk.shutterfly.com/
From: John Sisker on 2 Nov 2009 07:28 "Brian K" <brian1951BLOG(a)earthlink.net> wrote in message news:06ydnX0TJ8eJDnPXnZ2dnUVZ_oydnZ2d(a)earthlink.com... > Also for kid friendly there are the Disney cruises, they also offer stuff > for adults. There are child minding services that let parents have a > little "adult time". > > Can you clarify for me what you mean by all inclusive? Almost all cruise > ships provide free room service, meals in buffet and main dining room plus > some beverages are free for example water and iced tea/coffee. Only the > really upscale provide everything including excursions as all inclusive. > I don't know how many folks comprise "a few friends" but a travel agent > who specializes in cruises is probably a better choice then any online > travel-bot. An experienced agent can help you select a cruise that fits > your needs better then any online service. > > If you have never used a travel agent before, here are a few links to help > you select a travel agent: > > http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruiseplanning/a/travel_agent.htm > http://www.tripology.com/consumer/good_agent/ > http://www.ehow.com/how_2059780_choose-travel-agent.html > Another, and very good source, would be the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) at... http://www.cruising.org/PlanYourCruise/index.cfm The Cruise Lines International Association is the world's largest cruise association and is dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise industry. CLIA is composed of 25 of the major cruise lines serving North America and is an organization that operates pursuant to an agreement filed with the Federal Maritime Commission under the Shipping Act of 1984 and serves as a non-governmental consultative organization to the International Maritime Organization, an agency of the United Nations. Likewise, CLIA's information for first time cruises may help put things in a better perspective for you, than some on this newsgroup telling you their own, and often bias, take on who and what they like and/or don't like. That information can be found at... http://www.cruising.org/planyourcruise/faqs/index.cfm. And, at http://www.cruising.org/planyourcruise/resources.cfm, information such as Worldwide Tourism and Cruise Destinations, North American Ports of Embarkation, and Cruise Vacation and Travel Resources may help filter through your original question in a more streamline and professional manor. Then you can call the CLIA agency of your choice to help fine-tune what you find, with a better knowledge and insight as to what you are looking for. Smooth sailing to all... John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY� (714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850) www.shiptoshorecruise.com
From: Sue Mullen on 2 Nov 2009 08:49
Brian K wrote: > Also for kid friendly there are the Disney cruises, they also offer > stuff for adults. There are child minding services that let parents have > a little "adult time". Disney is very good for kids, not bad for adults, but it is expensive and there are no casinos on Disney ships. They do have "adult only" areas on the ship and on their private island. sue |