About a month ago we came back from a cruise out of Galveston on the Carnival Magic. We had an energetic group of 130 great folks on the “Rudy Cruise”. I had done a radio show about 6 weeks ago imagining what it would be like on a cruise. Well. . . we don’t have to dream anymore. Here’s a reality presentation based on our experience on the Magic.
Put your imagination to work with me and imagine that you are awakened by the morning sun drifting through your balcony window, encouraging you to stretch and greet the morning. You do that and then the door bell rings and there is your stateroom steward with a tray of sliced and diced fruit, sweet rolls, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee coming through your door and placing it on the table on the balcony. You relax while watching the gentle waves making a wake as your ship plows through the dark blue Caribbean waters on their way to the beautiful island of Jamaica.
On your agenda today is a quick shower and shave, or make-up if you are a female, then on to the buffet breakfast, then there is a new book to begin before the cooking demonstration at 11:30. There is also the Texas Hold’Em tournament, whether you play or watch, the tension and excitement is always fun. It’s over and time for a little lunch; just a salad and desert of some kind will tide you over til dinner time.
The afternoon is spent watching different activities, sometimes getting involved in something like the art auction, the hairy chest competition, the afternoon karaoke, the acupuncture seminar, and maybe, just maybe, a nap might be an option. That night is the Captain’s Dinner, so we get dressed appropriately and meet the Captain and his staff, go to the dinner of lobster and filet mignon, then enjoy the show. . .tonight it’s the Family Friendly Comedy Show. If we’re not too tired, we might consider going to the outdoor theatre that’s showing Spiderman tonight under the stars.
Now, that’s just the first day, and there are 6 more days to go!! The good thing is that you can do all that I have described and even more that’s available, or you can just go out to the pool, read, sleep, and do nothing. You might even go to the spa for a massage or a facial. After all, it’s your cruise; you paid good money to enjoy this vacation, but as your travel agent, I always encourage folks to do some things they haven’t ever done before. On the other hand, if you just want to chill out for 7 days, as they say in the old Nike commercial, just do it!!
Now that your imagination has been gently titillated, let me encourage you to make reality out of your imaginings. Come by The Travel Factory today and let our professional travel agents provide you with the benefit of their vast experience and expertise, whether it’s cruising, going to the all-inclusive resorts of Mexico or Jamaica, enjoying the natural beauty of Hawaii, exploring the magical cities of Europe, or just an air, hotel, and car for a quick weekend to San Francisco. We can be reached at 4150 Southwest Drive, Ste. 120 on the south side of Abilene between Rosa’s and Chick’fil’A, or give us a call at 698-1421 or toll-free 800-760-4040.