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Drum Roll Please: Announcing the 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards!
Once again, your voice is loud and clear! Here are your choices for the best experiences at sea:

2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 6th, 2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,272
Posted By zephyrgirl
Generally I find I fill whatever size bag I...

Generally I find I fill whatever size bag I decide to bring, so I start with that and then unpack until things fit. The biggest problem for me is definitely shoes, it's more a comfort thing than...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 13th, 2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 16,383
Posted By zephyrgirl
Personally, I don't love getting the what do you...

Personally, I don't love getting the what do you do question, but it's pretty standard in my city, so I'm used to it. I think it's hardest when I'm asked by older people as the most common response...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 12th, 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,320
Posted By zephyrgirl
Things I don't bring: over the door organizer,...

Things I don't bring: over the door organizer, pop up laundry, highlighter, sticky notes, nightlight, clips for swimsuits/towels, duct tape...
I'm sure there are more.

I mostly take the same...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 7th, 2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,133
Posted By zephyrgirl
Yeah, this is something I wouldn't worry too much...

Yeah, this is something I wouldn't worry too much about. Unless you are listed in the phone book (do people still do that?) Then I guess someone could look up your name and figure out where you...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 5th, 2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By zephyrgirl
My mother has an autoimmune disease so this is...

My mother has an autoimmune disease so this is something she faces. One thing she does that I don't think has been mentioned is to generally avoid the buffet, since so many others are touching the...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 1st, 2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By zephyrgirl
I stayed at El San Juan on a land vacation there,...

I stayed at El San Juan on a land vacation there, it was amazing. Not sure what your price is or how close you want to be to Old San Juan, so that's something to consider. For instance El San Juan...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 31st, 2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,207
Posted By zephyrgirl
I usually take a 21" carryon, a backpack, and a...

I usually take a 21" carryon, a backpack, and a purse small enough to jam into the backpack if someone gets fussy. On smaller planes, the 21" is gate checked, I stick the backpack in the overheard...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 17th, 2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By zephyrgirl
I second the recommendation to try Island...

I second the recommendation to try Island Marketing for Grand Caymen, I took the tour below and it was excellent. I also thought it was a great value, it's a smaller boat than some of the others so...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 16th, 2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,923
Posted By zephyrgirl
Reading these lists always amaze me that people...

Reading these lists always amaze me that people would bring all this stuff...but I like to travel light. I also live in a small apartment so I try not to accumulate stuff that I don't have space to...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 16th, 2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,197
Posted By zephyrgirl
For a week, I'd bring at least 2 cans of the...

For a week, I'd bring at least 2 cans of the spray stuff per person. The sun in the Carribean really is more damaging than up north. I only get SPF 30 since from what I read reapplying is more...
Forum: First Time Cruisers January 15th, 2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,664
Posted By zephyrgirl
I usually pick a cruise by itiniary, then price. ...

I usually pick a cruise by itiniary, then price. For instance, I took a cruise with my sister a couple of years ago. I knew I wanted to see Mayan ruins, so that pretty much = Western Carribean. I...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 10th, 2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,456
Posted By zephyrgirl
Like others have said, I think you have to do a...

Like others have said, I think you have to do a good amount of research on both the area you are going to and the AI you chose to make sure it's a good fit for you. I like AIs as a relaxing...
Forum: Solo Cruisers January 9th, 2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,911
Posted By zephyrgirl
I'm happy to see this thread, it's good to know...

I'm happy to see this thread, it's good to know there are other young adults cruising. I'm 29 and taking my first solo cruise 5/11/13 on the Splendour. Really looking forward to it. I've solo...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 1st, 2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By zephyrgirl
Greek & Turkey: NCL or RCI?

I'm trying to decide between the NCL Jade and the RCI Splendor for a 7 night Greek & Turkey cruise. Both leave from Venice and have pretty similar itineraries and price is pretty similar too (RCI is...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 7th, 2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,228
Posted By zephyrgirl
I agree you may want to wait a year or two before...

I agree you may want to wait a year or two before cruising. I think it'd be easier to just go to an all-inclusive someplace in the Carribean. Potentially cheaper, solves the alcohol problem, and...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 4th, 2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,348
Posted By zephyrgirl
I regularly travel with only a 21" carry-on and a...

I regularly travel with only a 21" carry-on and a backpack. I think the difficulty with just a backpack for me would be the shoes. I enjoy having shoe options and find it hard to narrow that down. ...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 29th, 2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,518
Posted By zephyrgirl
I'd interpret such a note as a display of...

I'd interpret such a note as a display of exhibitionism and would be slightly annoyed at the note. On the other hand, if I happened to notice a nude sunbather I seriously would not care (or stare). ...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 19th, 2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,851
Posted By zephyrgirl
I agree with others that you certainly won't...

I agree with others that you certainly won't starve on a cruise ship without snacks, but sometimes it's good to have some crackers to tide you over. When I took my mom on a cruise we ended up...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 15th, 2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By zephyrgirl
I had a somewhat similar thing happen where my...

I had a somewhat similar thing happen where my mom ended up coming along with me on my Epic cruise in the Med. I had originally planned to go (and pay) by myself. But when I was talking about my...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 12th, 2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,723
Posted By zephyrgirl
I would think people who have access to a land...

I would think people who have access to a land based casino may not go there but might still gamble on a cruise ship because they are on vacation. I do things on vacation that I arguably could do in...
Forum: First Time Cruisers November 6th, 2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,027
Posted By zephyrgirl
There's lots to do in San Juan on your own. If...

There's lots to do in San Juan on your own. If you go to El Morro (the fort) there is a great spot on the lawn in front of it for flying kites - they usually have vendors selling them there. The...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 25th, 2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By zephyrgirl
I think it's generally mixed and some is...

I think it's generally mixed and some is suprisingly good. On Carnival I was unimpressed overall, the "Broadway" style shows were so amateurish and outdated. But then I was entertained by the shows...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 24th, 2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,166
Posted By zephyrgirl
Florence is one I'd definitely recommend a tour...

Florence is one I'd definitely recommend a tour for, it's a lot of walking even after you get there. Barcelona is a fabulous city with a lot to see, I'd definitely recommend a tour where you'd be...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 20th, 2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,643
Posted By zephyrgirl
I find AIs more relaxing too, usually they are...

I find AIs more relaxing too, usually they are pretty spread out and well landscaped and you get a feeling of peace. To me, cruise ships are a lot busier and more hectic. And obviously, your room...
Forum: East Coast Departures August 16th, 2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,506
Posted By zephyrgirl
I would recommend on the 1 subway train, the...

I would recommend on the 1 subway train, the entrance is right by where you get off the ferry and taking it up to either Times Square (42nd street) or 50th (Rockefeller area). Especially if you've...
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