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2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Africa & Middle East May 15th, 2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,551
Posted By xenagurl
I've only done the overnight tours but it's...

I've only done the overnight tours but it's definitely doable in 15 hours. Just make sure that you're very specific about what time you want to be back if you're using a private tour. If your ship...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 14th, 2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 312
Posted By xenagurl
There are perks to both. I just got off of the...

There are perks to both. I just got off of the Epic TA as a solo and will be getting on the Breakaway as part of a fun loving young couple. However I enjoy traveling both ways. I love my husband,...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 14th, 2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By xenagurl
I'm sorry that happened to you. They really...

I'm sorry that happened to you. They really should be reported.
I'd suggest a transatlantic on the Norwegian Epic in April or October. There are rooms especially for solos and if you book directly...
Forum: Solo Cruisers May 14th, 2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,738
Posted By xenagurl
Because I enjoy my company. :)

Because I enjoy my company. :)
Forum: Africa & Middle East May 13th, 2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,163
Posted By xenagurl
I know that this is an older thread but I just...

I know that this is an older thread but I just got back from a trip to Morocco alone and had a splendid time. I'm still updating my blog but I have some info about my trip here:
...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 7th, 2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,405
Posted By xenagurl
iPod charger. I didn't realize that I...

iPod charger.

I didn't realize that I didn't have it until I reached Sydney. Thankfully I was able to charge it once when I was over a friend's house, but that was it for the rest of trip....
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 21st, 2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,100
Posted By xenagurl
I see it as particular and in no way tacky. Those...

I see it as particular and in no way tacky. Those bottles are all of 2 inches. IMO The only thing I find odd is that someone at another table would be paying enough attention to even notice the diner...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 15th, 2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,651
Posted By xenagurl
I think that the Epic and Breakaway do/will...

I think that the Epic and Breakaway do/will attract a younger set. I think that you'll have a wonderful time. I hope that you meet lots of cool people!
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 13th, 2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,651
Posted By xenagurl
@hotchibonnie Did you connect with anyone on...

@hotchibonnie

Did you connect with anyone on your Roll Call before the trip? Granted it can be hit or miss with regard to personalities but there might be a chance that there's someone closer to...
Forum: Cruise Blogs & Websites February 13th, 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,096
Posted By xenagurl
I'm enjoying your blog! I'll be going back to...

I'm enjoying your blog! I'll be going back to read older posts.:)
Forum: Cruise Blogs & Websites February 13th, 2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,831
Posted By xenagurl
I'm going to start reading your blog now. I hope...

I'm going to start reading your blog now. I hope that you're having safe and wonderful journeys!
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 10th, 2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,188
Posted By xenagurl
To save time I usually just do a keyword search...

To save time I usually just do a keyword search in reviews based on things that I am interested in / looking for and see what is said by a variety of people on that subject.

If I choose to search...
Forum: Italy Ports February 6th, 2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,207
Posted By xenagurl
I think that a friend of mine stayed there once....

I think that a friend of mine stayed there once. She had nice things to say about it.

I stayed on the other side of Termini to your hotel, in one called Aphrodite. It was quite lovely, and had a...
Forum: Italy Ports February 5th, 2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By xenagurl
Yes! I think it was even longer than that, I felt...

Yes! I think it was even longer than that, I felt like a 6 year old thinking "are we there yet?" :p
Forum: Italy Ports February 5th, 2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By xenagurl
Details of how to take the Vaporetto from Murano...

Details of how to take the Vaporetto from Murano to Burano are in the link above that I first posted.

To get to Murano from the main area of Venice I think is bus #12 but I don't know where you're...
Forum: Italy Ports February 5th, 2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,313
Posted By xenagurl
Wow this is old. LOL I figured I'd follow up on...

Wow this is old. LOL I figured I'd follow up on this though. Thankfully this experience is way in the past but as future warning I'd still advise people away from this hotel. I received follow up...
Forum: Cruise Fashions & Beauty February 5th, 2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 891
Posted By xenagurl
As long as you're comfortable wearing heels...

As long as you're comfortable wearing heels you're fine. I'll sometimes wear a pair of comfy 3" heels while walking around the ship, and my dress heels are between 4" & 5". I think that the only...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 5th, 2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,295
Posted By xenagurl
Another vote for turning off the balcony light....

Another vote for turning off the balcony light. It's the considerate thing to do.
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 2nd, 2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,780
Posted By xenagurl
Wonderful! I'm glad that you had a good time. :)

Wonderful! I'm glad that you had a good time. :)
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 2nd, 2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,692
Posted By xenagurl
Yup, yup! Me too. :D

Yup, yup! Me too. :D
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 2nd, 2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,225
Posted By xenagurl
I guess we usually pay around $10 or so which...

I guess we usually pay around $10 or so which seems fare. Ship prices and port prices for drinks are usually way better than / or right around NY prices, so I don't give too much thought to it short...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 2nd, 2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By xenagurl
I don't have a Kindle, but I do have an iPad and...

I don't have a Kindle, but I do have an iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tablet. With both I'm easily able to read books and you can always adjust the brightness settings so that it's not harsh on your eyes....
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 1st, 2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,079
Posted By xenagurl
I've / we've done all three. I enjoy tasting...

I've / we've done all three. I enjoy tasting local fare if I see something that might be to my liking. It also depends on how long I plan on staying out and if I'm hungry while I'm out.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 1st, 2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By xenagurl
I don't think most couples would let anyone do...

I don't think most couples would let anyone do that so it probably wouldn't be an issue. I've traveled solo on land vacations and cruises several times. I've blogged about it a bit.

Do you have...
Forum: Cruise Fashions & Beauty February 1st, 2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,153
Posted By xenagurl
More cleaning than normal? No. I do laundry...

More cleaning than normal? No.

I do laundry regularly so there's never a pile to be done when I get home short of what I took on vacation. If I wanted it to be sparkling before I left I'd hire...
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