Why taking a cruise is so much better when you live in South Florida
September 7th, 2007
Categories:Community Information, Just For Fun, Life & Style, Miami, Moving to South Florida, Real Estate News
Never really thought I was a cruise-type person (if there is such a thing). But I’ve discovered the ease and simplicity of a cruise vacation, in our post 9/11 world, especially when you live in South Florida. It begins with arrivals and continues through to departures: no airport stress, in fact driving and finding parking right at the ship terminal couldn’t be easier. You can be setting sail on a 14-day
odyssey, or a 3-day outing, like the Labor Day weekend I recently cruised with my family. The wonderful cruise photos you see here were taken by our new friend, Bob, who was kind enough to email these photos the same day we returned from our cruise. Thanks Bob!
The best part of cruising for me: not the food, not the places you visit, but the chance to disconnect along with your fellow travelers; everyone from young to old gets to spend the time as they choose. And you don’t have to put on weight!
Ellen, I’m glad you had a good time! I’m going on a cruise Oct 6th for a week with my family. I’m really excited and looking forward to “disconnect”! It’s been about 10 years since I’ve gone on a cruise. Has security changed much? Are they anything like airports now?
Funny you should ask. Especially on the eve of 9/11.
I was amazed at the ease of passing through security, everything on our cruise, which was booked to capacity, was so well organized, you never felt the crowds. And it was nothing like airport security, in terms of lines and wait times.
Although I heard about a ship that on its return, security mistook a toy for a hand grenade, resulting in hours of delay. Hopefully, not a common event.
Let me know how your cruise goes, take lots of photos, and blog about it.
Have the time of your life, Ellen
Love those weekend cruises . We should go together it would be fun. I love the fact od not “traveling” thru airports etc. the fun strats immediately once you board the ship!
For most people the idea of a cruise is a hassle-free vacation. But especially when you live a drive away from the port. It can be a long week-end getaway.