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Congrats Nancy - my nephew has just got back and they really loved it!!

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Praying for all those in the path of Hurricane Florence. Living through a hurricane and it's never-ending aftermath is not something anyone wants to go through. At least not too many cruises sail through this area and will be impacted by the changed itineraries.

Andi - you are so right. Cruising time is very important to us as well ... why else would one choose a cruise as the mode of transport, right? One thing about Europe, is that it is super easy to travel by road and not that expensive to stay in wonderful hotels, B & B's, guesthouses or even castles. So river cruising would have to really have something EXTRA special for us to exceed that wonderful European experience. We've stayed in a castle in Ireland, a Villa in Tuscany, a house on the Seychelles island of Praslin in the indian Ocean, a beautiful B & B in London, an Houseboat on the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Africa and many other awesome stays around the world. All such awesome lifetime experiences!!! Ocean cruising is so special because nothing can compete with that type of experience, and as many others feel as well - the sea days are so special, especially when one has visited so many different ports already. Nothing like a Transatlantic or Transpacific for the MOST unrivaled, relaxing vacation. We are reminded every day (at our age) that life is so short, so new adventures are what we look to do these days. Again thank you for your wonderful review!!!!

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Hi peggy and Larry - Welcome! Miranda told me that your guys live in Brooksville. We are in Zephyrhills ...... welcome neighbors!!

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As Shari said - an excellent overview as what to expect for a firt timer. Thanks for al the time you spent on writing this detail for us. It also gave me more clarity as to whether it would be worthwhile for Tony and I. We have done the Normandy beaches and a few other land based European trips .... and I think one has much more comprehensive coverage of Europe doing it by road by ourselves. I was particularly interested in the actual experience onboard and with your wonderful review have realized that it is a very pricey mode of transport to achieve this. The downside for me is not having enough time to just enjoy the cruise and the views from the river. I guess a more balanced experience. More time "cruising" would make it a must do for us ..... it seems to be focused toward excursions. Do I have this wrong???