I guess we just have to pack light, and enjoy the natural beauty of where we are. Maybe buy some cheap local clothes and save on airfare (and help local people). With gas being so expensive, this kind of makes sense.
I make a point of remembering the names of my stateroom attendants, waiters and muster station leaders. I also make a point of turning off my phone! I'm on vacation! It can wait!
I was on a west coast cruise a few years back, and I really enjoyed the early morning sail in to both San Francisco and Vancouver. We were so early into SF that it was still dark! That was really enjoyable.
Vancouver was beautiful as well...so green!