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Hi Jan, know what you mean about the non-retirement status. We're a few years away from that ourselves, but the question for us is: Do we travel more extensively now when the income stream is better, or wait until we retire when we're living off SS and our savings? Downside to present travel is getting time off approved (I get 5 weeks vacation, and the Boss works part time, she basically gives them notice of when she won't be there). Downside to waiting for retirement is primarily, maybe we won't make it that far! I guess try to enjoy what you can and be thankful for what you have, where you are, and enjoy the moment for what it is. We've done one repo (Fla to Spain on Nor. Epic, and LOVED it!) and look forward to doing more, maybe even what she refers to as the "floating nursing home", aka HAL. Happy Cruising!

Thanks for the shout out, Jan, and congrats yourself for the long term matrimonial bliss! Speaking of the "just to cruise" category, I can see you guys are savvy veterans yourselves. We go for the relaxation, the itinerary, price (ALWAYS PRICE!), and if we need some sea time or not. Considering a repo in 2020 from Sydney to Singapore, but don't know if I can get that much time off work. If you're gonna travel that far, you ought to see something of the place while you're there, we don't travel to the other side of the globe often. Happy Cruising!

Works for me! Hope you have a great weekend!

Hi Andi, thanks for replying to our opening salvo. People married as long as you are rare nowadays, and so refreshing to hear. As far as Liberty of the Seas goes, we usually prefer a smaller variety ship, but we don't mind for a what we call "just to cruise". There's only so many places you can visit on a 7 day cruise from Houston/Galveston, and we've been to all the ports many times, it's just an excuse to cruise (and a celebration of our 40th anniversary) and kick back. Surprised at the number of kids going when we thought they'd be back in school, but I guess people view things differently these days. Liberty does have an excellent adult area, where we spent much of our time last time. A shame you're not going with us, but I'm sure there's still room if you're interested. As well for our upcoming Hawaiian cruise next March. Come aboard, we know we'll have a great time!

Thanks so much Ms Shari2! Don't think I have to mention that cruising's our favorite vacation option. Yes, we too love Hawaii, will be our 2nd time there, we did the same cruise in 2014 on Grand Princess from San Francisco and loved every minute of it. Our nearest upcoming cruise will be the 2nd time on Liberty of the Seas, making now 4 ships we've sailed on twice. We're not loyal to any one line, depends on itinerary, price, time of year (we don't do summers with lots of kids!) and where the item lies on our bucket list. This September cruise will be one of our "just to cruise" trips, as we've been to all those places many times in the past. Thanks again, looking forward to staying in touch with everyone. Bon Voyage!

Hi all, we are a long-time married couple who's favorite leisure activity is ocean cruising (with motorcycling a close second!). We started cruising in 1988 and have been hooked ever since. We leave on our 28th cruise this September from Galveston (we live in the Houston area) and our 29th next March to Hawaii. Hope to have fun here, and thanks again for the welcome!