World Cruise 2012 Cunard QM2 - Who's with me?

I know I haven't really written in this blog in a while - sure I've cut and pasted information, but, as far as an actual entry, it's been a while.

I have started a journal on TravelPod for World Cruise 2012 in case anyone is interested. And, I hope I find a few people truly interested in joining me on this journey. I have one faithful friend who is going to attempt to travel with me but given his line of work, it might be tough for him to take off 3 months - hopefully he can join me for part of the voyage if not the full voyage.

I'm waiting for another friend to respond to me, he kind of drifts in and out of my life. I've have traveled with him before and he does make an excellent travel companion. However, I have not received any commitment at this point, but, it's still early in the game.

As I wrote in my Travelpod entry for today, I'm currently trying to second guess Cunard. I do know and have had it confirmed that QM2's last voyage currently in the reservations system is for a Transatlantic crossing on January 3, 2012. Now given other information such as the Royal Circumnavigation of Australia which begin February 8, 2012, logic dictates that the itinerary will be similar to that of the QM2 2011 World Cruise.

Now I just have to wait and see if I'm right!

Those interested in joining me on World Cruise 2012 should visit the following websites:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108081605886749

Opt-in Email List: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001pj6W7ke0zfty3BLwOyFm-Q%3D%3D

Booked My Cruises for 2010 for July and December

Well, after discussing things over with family, we are now officially booked and deposited for two very wonderful cruises in 2010. It was a very, very hard decision to make, but, after careful deliberation, you will find me on the following two cruises:

July 2, 2010
9 Night Bermuda and Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean Princess

Day	Location	Arrival	Departure
Friday, July 2, 2010	New York, New York	--	05:00 PM
Saturday, July 3, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Sunday, July 4, 2010	Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda	08:00 AM	05:00 PM
Monday, July 5, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Tuesday, July 6, 2010	San Juan, Puerto Rico	01:00 PM	11:00 PM
Wednesday, July 7, 2010	St. Thomas, U.s. Virgin Islands	07:00 AM	04:00 PM
Thursday, July 8, 2010	Grand Turk, Caicos Islands	01:00 PM	07:00 PM
Friday, July 9, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Saturday, July 10, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Sunday, July 11, 2010	New York, New York	07:15 AM	--

And the Christmas cruise may shock some of you. We decided to go with Cunard aboard Queen Mary 2. There were many factors in this decision but ultimately it is the best fit for those in my family who are joining me on this cruise.

December 19, 2010
15 Night Christmas Cruise
Cunard Queen Mary 2

Day	Location	Arrival	Departure
Sunday, December 19, 2010	New York	--	06:00 PM
Monday, December 20, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Tuesday, December 21, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Wednesday, December 22, 2010	Grand Turk	08:00 AM	01:00 PM
Thursday, December 23, 2010	Tortola	09:00 AM	06:00 PM
Friday, December 24, 2010	St Maarten	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Saturday, December 25, 2010	At Sea	--	--
Sunday, December 26, 2010	Curacao	09:00 AM	02:00 PM
Monday, December 27, 2010	Grenada	09:00 AM	06:00 PM
Tuesday, December 28, 2010	Barbados	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Wednesday, December 29, 2010	St Lucia	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Thursday, December 30, 2010	St Kitts	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Friday, December 31, 2010	St Thomas	08:00 AM	05:00 PM
Saturday, January 1, 2011	At Sea	--	--
Sunday, January 2, 2011	At Sea	--	--
Monday, January 3, 2011	New York	06:30 AM	--

Am I excited? Of course! It's been three years since I've been on a cruise and now I have two really good ones to look forward to enjoying in 2010. The best part? I don't have to fly! It's as simple as driving to Brooklyn to the cruise terminal for both sailings.

And the only repeat on the itineraries is St. Thomas which can easily be rendered by going to St. John instead.

Cabin selection? Well, of course, I am not giving my cabin number out, but, I didn't book the most expensive cabin nor did I book the least expensive cabin, and, I do have a balcony on both sailings.

Booking these trips has been more therapeutic than anything. I haven't given any thought to what's-his-name the cheater, and, somehow, I don't feel as under the weather with my battle with pneumonia as pro I've been researching, planning, and booking.

I've ordered my guide books from Amazon.com, and, should have those in hand tomorrow. Now I just have to figure out how to entertain myself the rest of the day. I HATE soap-operas, can't stomach another minute of CNN or any of the other 24 hour news stations (enough with Michael Jackson already, the man died, let him rest in peace), and, even though I love the Food Network, I can't take another episode of 30 minute meals!!

Time to pop another movie into the DVD player...

Wow what a response! Looks like Caribbean Princess and Explorer of the Seas!

Well you guys are overwhelming me, I didn't realize I had this much of a following and, I certainly didn't think anyone would respond either via the poll or via email.

THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to vote and who has emailed me with get better soon wishes and asking questions about me and the cruises I am planning. You really touched me!

While I'm keeping the poll open for several more days, right now you guys think I should maximize my vacation and take the 9 night Caribbean Princess cruise in July and the 14 night Christmas cruise on Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. After analyzing everything, you are right, this way I can still carry a couple of days over to 2011, and, have some really wonderful vacations in 2010.

To answer two repeating question in the emails I am receiving... No, I am not a travel agent, and, no, I have no plans to make this a group cruise. While any of you are welcome to book the same sailings, the purpose is for vacation, and, not to play hook up on a cruise ship. So, if you are looking for group rates on these sailing, I would suggest contacting your own travel agent or the cruise lines directly. I am not in any way, shape or form trying to form a group here. I am merely telling my thought process and asked for your input regarding what you would do if you were in my situation.

That aside, thank you to those who are genuinely concerned about my health. Yes, I know pneumonia isn't anything to fool with, and, I promise I am taking my medicine faithfully. I'm in bed as I blog so, I'm certainly not stressing myself out. I am on doctor's orders not to even attempt going to work for at least one full week.

For those inquiring about me personally. Email me, I will not discuss my personal details publicly. If you are sincerely interested in getting to know me, then make the effort to at least email me. And please only email if you're serious. And, yes, I do have a photo but, I will only send it out to those who send their photo first.

To the guy who sent an email of his private area. Nice, but, you would have a much better chance if you had been serious with me from the start instead of acting like a horny teenager. Apology accepted but, I'm just not interested in someone without an ounce of class.

For the person who sent me the link to the article about the elderly man who died on a cruise with Norovirus. Thanks but that could have happened anywhere, it is not limited to cruise ships!

Well, I'm tired, that's all for now. Thanks again to those who took time to vote in my cruise question poll. You're helping me make the right decision with my vacation time!

Zemanta">

So I Have Pneumonia, I'm Using My Time To Plan Vacation 2010

Well, I did to myself good this time - I went to my doctor after work. In a near panic he sent me for x-rays, I have pneumonia. Gee, and, I just didn't think things could get any better, now I get to stay home (I fought tooth and nail not to be admitted to a hospital) for the next week to two weeks to try to get healthy again.

The jerk had the nerve to send me flowers today. I refused them. I wonder if he realizes that I REALLY don't want anything more to do with him?!

So, what am I doing to entertain myself? Planning my next vacation of course! After thinking long and hard, I decided that next 4th of July I will be on a cruise. But, where? So many choices! Alaska has long been on my "bucket list" - I blame "The Love Boat", ever since I saw that episode of The Love Boat where they went to Alaska I wanted to go too. Then again, there are some really great cruises right out of the greater NYC area. Princess has a good one leaving on July 2, 2010 for 9 nights to Bermuda and the Caribbean. Then again, perhaps I will take my two weeks and take a cruise in Europe.

I have to tell you that it is my deepest hope that I am going with someone special and not just another vacation with my friends or family. Then again, a scenario like "Sleepless in Seattle" could be romantic... Think about it, meet on line (well ok she snail mailed him in the movie) but still the same concept, and, then picking a spot on the ship to finally rendezvous.

Yes guys, we girls, even at my age long for this type of romance. We also realize that most of you don't have a clue how to be romantic and that is why we get all bent out of shape when you just bring us flowers or send us a card for no reason. (I know girls, like that happens without some type of fight between you, right?) But, just imagine, out there, in cyber-space, perhaps there is that one guy who gets it.

The guy who is fit but doesn't live at the gym, who is good looking but isn't all about outward appearance, who has class, manners, oh hell - the whole package - afterall, I am daydreaming here. So why not go for everything? Yes, I want the impossible - are you out there??

I have a year to find out...