Yes Kristin it is definitely obvious. I think you have some of the same thoughts we do, see my post above about what Frank says, and basically he says it for both of us. We just love cruising and we manage to have a great time no matter what cruise line, no matter where, no matter who we cruise with!!

But I must say that we have been spoiled the last few years by Regent, not to mention the wonderful LCT'ers we have cruised with/met on those.

But times change, circumstances change, and sometimes you do things with Kids/Grandkids that you would not do/ or friends that you would not do on your own, and guess what, it still turns out great.

Cruising in general is a great way to see a lot in a short (or long in some cases) time that would not be as great packing and flying to/from.